Manel Kape says he’ll make Joshua Van fight look ‘easy’
Manel Kape is making his case for the next Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight title shot.
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van successfully defended his title against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19. The top-ranked flyweight contender, Manel Kape, is eager to face Van and believes their contrasting fighting styles will make for an exciting matchup. Kape, known for his exceptional striking abilities, sees Van's grappling-heavy approach as the perfect challenge for his skill set.
"The perfect style for me to paint a masterpiece," Kape remarked on social media. The California State Athletic Commission released the fight night weights, with Van tipping the scales at 145.8 pounds, a 20.8-pound increase from his initial weigh-in of 125 pounds. Kape, on the other hand, claims he will weigh as much as 160 pounds on fight night.
Kape (23-7) is currently on a four-fight knockout streak, having recently secured a victory over top contender Kyoji Horiguchi.
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