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UFC Fight Night Rankings Update: Kape Surges After Almabayev Win

Manel Kape just made a huge statement in the flyweight division, securing a dominant win over Asu Almabayev in the main event. Kape's elite striking and takedown defense were too much for Almabayev, earning him a decisive victory. As a result, Kape jumps three spots to #3 in the flyweight rankings, overtaking Tatsuro Taira, Kai Kara-France, and Alex Perez, who each slide down a position. Almabayev also drops one spot to #8 after his first UFC loss.

Another big mover at flyweight is Ramazan Temirov, who enters the rankings at #7 after an impressive victory over Charles Johnson. Temirov's grappling and relentless pace overwhelmed Johnson, solidifying his place among the division's best.

Over in lightweight, Nasrat Haqparast climbs into the rankings at #13 following his split-decision win over Esteban Ribovics. Haqparast’s sharp counterpunching and defensive awareness helped him edge out the victory and earn a well-deserved ranking.

In the bantamweight division, Daniel Marcos moves up two spots to #13, joining Aiemann Zahabi and Marcus McGhee in a three-way tie. His consistent performances have finally earned him a ranking spot among the top contenders.

At light heavyweight, Roman Dolidze slips one spot to #12, though no major shifts occurred in the division this time around.

Stay tuned as the rankings continue to evolve with upcoming fights. With Kape now firmly in title contention, the flyweight division is heating up!

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