Prediction for the MMA match which will take place on March 2. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Asu Almabayev

Asu Almabayev is a former champion of M-1 Global and Naiza FC promotions. He came to the UFC by transit through Brave CF, had four fights in the strongest league of the world and won each of them.

Interestingly, Almabayev will be the first ever representative of Kazakhstan to headline a UFC tournament.

As amateurs, Asu was a world champion in jiu-jitsu, these skills successfully adapted and in MMA. The Kazakhstani feels great in wrestling, his kickdowns are dangerous and unexpected, and he has something to offer in the standup. Another thing is that his next opponent is a completely different level, and Almabayev has never seen such strong opposition in his career.

Manel Kape

Manel Kape is a pronounced finisher who prefers to fight in the standup and, accordingly, wins more often by knockout.

In the last three years, Kape has lost only one fight (to Mohammad Mokaev by decision), and in his last fight he knocked out Bruno Silva.

Expert Betting Tips

Asu Almabaev has both the skills and the fight IQ to avoid getting hit by the crushing blows of Manel Kape. He will avoid exchanges, fight in a disciplined manner, threaten with takedowns, and if necessary, he will clinch at the net and control his opponent on the ground.

Bookmakers see Manel Kape as the favorite for this fight, but we wouldn't be so categorical. Asu is quite capable of giving a fight to a big-name opponent, and the judges can count as much as they like.

Total Over 3.5 for 2.55

Total Over 3.5 for 2.25