The main event features Manel Kape (20-7-0) vs. Asu Almabayev (21-2-0) in a highly competitive flyweight bout, given their impressive records and skills, setting the stage for an exciting matchup.
UFC Fight Night 253 features additional bouts: Brundage vs. Marquez (middleweight), Haqparast vs. Ribovics (lightweight), Lane vs. Pinto (heavyweight), Amil vs. Gomis (featherweight), and Barlow vs. Patterson (welterweight).
UFC Fight Night 253 is crucial for Kape and Almabayev, who seek to solidify their flyweight rankings and potentially secure future title shots, with significant career implications hanging in the balance.