Regardless of pleads for a shot on the flyweight crown subsequent, Manel Kape won’t get what he desires off the again of his UFC Tampa win over Brazilian contender, Bruno Silva — after ending the latter with a 3rd spherical knockout win following a stellar efficiency.
Recording his fifth victory in his six most up-to-date outings, Angolan-born contender, Kape most just lately took on organizational veteran, Muhammad Mokaev at UFC 304 again in July, dropping a controversial unanimous determination loss to the unbeaten Courageous CF star.
And in a single day, Kape, a former Rizin FF championship holder turned in one other spectacular efficiency in his return in Florida, taking out the beforehand talked about, Silva within the third spherical of their principal card conflict after a formidable placing show all through the matchup.
Manel Kape requires title battle after UFC Tampa victory
Campaigning for a title battle following his efficiency and win over Silva, Kape informed assembled media after the conclusion of UFC Tampa {that a} pairing with the incumbent gold holder, Alexandre Pantoja was firmly on his thoughts.
“That’s the reality: (I wish to battle the champion),” Manel Kape mentioned at his post-fight information convention. “I do know they wish to put me to battle anyone else earlier than my time, however it might’t be. I’m bored with this bullsh*t of Kai Kara-France. We’ve been booked two instances. He didn’t present as much as the primary time, after which the second time he didn’t present up once more after we have been speaking and he mentioned he was not able to battle. Blah blah blah, going to have a son or no matter. I’ve a daughter, and typically I don’t see her all day. … I’ve been doing my issues, too. All of us have household. We’re all going by means of issues.”
Nonetheless, in accordance with UFC CEO, White, he has no plans to supply Kape a shot on the flyweight crown subsequent.
“No, no he’s (Manel Kape) not getting a title shot however we’ll positively give him what he’s on the lookout for,” Dana White defined.
