Fight Night coverage begins Saturday, March 1, at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and Disney+. The main card is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

Despite the opponent switch, Manel Kape still sees his fight at UFC Fight Night 253 as a title eliminator contest.

Stakes are high in every fight in the UFC. Sometimes, the stakes can be even higher for fighters who are in must-win situations.

UFC Vegas 103 kicks off the month of March with a jam-packed event, highlighted by the main fight in the flyweight division between rising contender Manel Kape and the surging Asu Almabayev. Find everything you need to know about UFC Vegas 103, including the date, time, fight card, and more.

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Find out which fighters are competing at UFC Vegas 103, featuring Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev in an action-packed event.

Johnson had a rocky start to his UFC career. The 34-year-old drew undefeated phenom Muhammad Mokaev in his octagon debut in July 2022, and went 2-4 in his first six fights. But a perfect 4-0 in a busy 2024 allowed Johnson to turn his career around, as he takes inspiration from several former champions who have been able to do the same.