Manel Kape is one of the most notable rising stars of the UFC’s flyweight division. Currently ranked #6, the Angolan-Portuguese fighter gained prominence after a verbal exchange with Israel Adesanya. Apart from his interesting character, Kape is one of the most exciting fighters in his division, with more than three-fourths of his victories coming via stoppages.

Unlike many other UFC stars, Kape likes to keep his family life very personal to him. For a long time, no sources confirmed his marital status. But recently, the world got to know about his wife and children.

Manel Kape’s Wife Julia Kukharchuk

Julia Kukharchuk is Manel Kape’s wife. Very little is known about the UFC champion’s better half. In December 2022, the MMA world saw Kape embrace his wife and daughter after an impressive victory at UFC Vegas 66.

That evening, he faced David Dvořák and won via a unanimous decision. This landed him an opportunity to fight at the UFC 293 event later in 2023. After his victory, Kape’s family congratulated him as he walked out of the cage. Details about Kukharchuk’s profession and the couple’s marriage date are unavailable as of now.

Mrs. Kape doesn’t have a significant presence on social media either. While fans would definitely want to know more about Kape’s personal life, this is all the information available about his wife Julia Kukharchuk for now.

Does Manel Kape have children?

The answer to this question is yes. The rising UFC star is a father to one daughter, who was also present cage-side at UFC Vegas 66. Moreover, Kape posted a picture with his daughter a few months ago. The Instagram post was accompanied by a short yet impactful message.

“My Fuel”, he wrote. The picture got love and support from the UFC star’s fans. Further, the flyweight fighter’s current Instagram profile picture is with his daughter.

Another significant development in his personal life came in 2024. The Portuguese fighter was probably born and brought up as a Christian as nearly 90% of Angolans are either Catholics or Protestants. In January ’24, his manager, Ali Abdelaziz revealed that Kape had converted to Islam and had taken the new name ‘Musa’ after it.

Given his nearly 75% finish rate, fans are always excited to see him fight. With his wife and daughter always in his (metaphorical) corner to support him, we can expect more stellar performances from the flyweight. What are your thoughts on Manel Kape as a fighter? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.