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Sean Strickland's head coach has downplayed a backstage confrontation that triggered a social media war between the UFC middleweight champion and flyweight contender Manel Kape.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 2

Manel Kape Not Worried About Crossing Paths With Sean Strickland After Ali Abdelaziz Backstage Altercation

Manel Kape has no problem if he ends up face-to-face with Sean Strickland again. Just days after the two UFC stars clashed on social media, ‘Starboy’ has assured that no bad blood will stop them from training at the same gym or seeing each other in Las Vegas.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 1

Manel Kape dismisses Sean Strickland gym conflict: 'He loves attention'

UFC flyweight Manel Kape has downplayed his recent social media clash with middleweight champion Sean Strickland, saying the online feud won't cause issues at Xtreme Couture despite both men training under the same roof in Las Vegas.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / June 26

Sean Strickland’s Feud With Manel Kape Sparked by Attempted Attack on His Coach: Report

Sean Strickland has found himself in several spats lately. One of them, however, has now been linked to an alleged attack on his coach. The middleweight champion and No.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 23

MMA Rankings: Kape Cracks Top Five at Flyweight After UFC 327

Manel Kape broke into the top five of the flyweight division after his knockout victory at UFC 327 earlier this month. The Angolan striker, who stopped Steve Erceg in the second round, leapfrogged several contenders to claim a spot among the elite 125-pounders, according to ESPN's latest cross-promotional rankings.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 21

Manel Kape Makes His Title Case Impossible to Ignore at UFC Fight Night 279

The UFC returned to the Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday night with UFC Fight Night 279, and while the card featured several impressive performances, one fighter left with his championship aspirations stronger than ever.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 21

Manel Kape calls Joshua Van 'my kid' after UFC Vegas 119 KO

Manel Kape dismissed UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van with some pointed words after knocking out Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119. The Angolan now holds the record for most knockouts in flyweight history with six, and he made clear he intends to add Van to that tally.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 21

‘I got spectacularly knocked out’… Kyoji Horiguchi reacts to Manel Kape loss at UFC Vegas 119

Kyoji Horiguchi has spoken out for the first time since his devastating loss at UFC Vegas 119. The top flyweight contender won by submission when he first fought Manel Kape under the RIZIN banner in 2017.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / June 21

UFC Vegas 119: Full Fight Results, Winners, And Highlights

After the iconic UFC Freedom 250 card, fans saw an explosive Fight Night event in Vegas, where the main card was full of finishes. Talking about that, in the main event, Manel Kape defeated Kyoji Horiguchi via third-round TKO at 2:42 of Round 3.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / June 21

Kyoji Horiguchi Breaks Silence After Loss To Manel Kape At UFC Vegas 119

After the historic UFC Freedom 250 show, the UFC went back to Las Vegas for UFC Vegas 119 with Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi. It was a typical Apex card.

MMA News / Field Level Media / June 20

Flyweight Manel Kape continues successful run at UFC Fight Night

Flyweight Manel Kape stopped Kyoji Horiguchi in the third round for his fourth straight victory on Saturday night in the UFC Fight Night main event in Las Vegas.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / June 20

UFC Vegas 119 Payouts: How Much Will Manel Kape, Kyoji Horiguchi, Navajo Sterling, and Others Earn?

After a massive night at the White House, the UFC returns to the Apex on Saturday, June 20 for UFC Vegas 119, which will feature a highly anticipated flyweight main event between Manel Kape and former title challenger Kyoji Horiguchi.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 19

UFC Vegas 119: Kape vs. Horiguchi weigh-in results

The UFC octagon is back in Las Vegas for Saturday's UFC Fight Night 279 event at the Meta Apex. A flyweight rematch between former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Manel Kape and former UFC flyweight championship challenger Kyoji Horiguchi headlines the fight card.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 19

UFC Fight Night: Manel Kape vs. Kyoji Horiguchi Preview & Storylines

A pivotal flyweight rematch takes center stage this weekend as two top-5-ranked flyweights, Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi, face off for the main event

MMA News / Dice City Sports / December 23

Manel Kape Targets New Flyweight Champ Joshua Van: 'I’m Going to Destroy Him'

Manel Kape believes the UFC’s flyweight division is about to get a brutal reset and he plans to deliver it himself. Fresh off a blistering first-round

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / December 14

Manel Kape sends chilling warning to UFC Champion Joshua Van in epic callout

Welcome to the Manel Kape show. In case UFC fans didn't get the memo during the main event of UFC Vegas 112, Kape (22-7 MMA) put the division on notice with a first-round TKO against former flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval to put a bow on the 2025 promotional calendar.

MMA News / Field Level Media / December 14

UFC Fight Night: Manel Kape KOs Brandon Royval, wants title shot

The final UFC event of the year may have ignited a new UFC flyweight contender in Manel Kape. Kape kept his newfound momentum afloat in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, finishing former title challenger Brandon Royval with a right hook, followed by a flurry of punches at 3:18 in Round 1.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 10

UFC Fight Night – Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape: Preview & Betting Tips

The flyweight division gives us an explosive matchup as Brandon Royval meets Manel Kape in the main event at UFC Fight Night on Saturday. Royval (17-8) has carved out a reputation as one of the most chaotic, creative, and dangerous flyweights in the UFC.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 4, 2025

After his win at UFC Vegas 103, is a title shot next for Manel Kape?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Vegas 103, we saw a big time matchup in the flyweight division. Manel Kape (21-7) was looking to continue his run towards a title shot as he took on Asu Almabayev (21-3) who entered Saturday night with a 17-fight win streak.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / March 2, 2025

Future Matchups for UFC Vegas 103 Main Event Flyweights

At UFC Vegas 103, Manel Kape delivered a commanding performance, securing a third-round technical knockout win over Asu Almabayev. This win solidifies Kape's position as a top contender in the flyweight division and opens up several intriguing matchup possibilities for both fighters.

MMA News / Field Level Media / March 1, 2025

Manel Kape ends Asu Almabayev's win streak at Fight Night

Flyweight Manel Kape earned a third-round TKO stoppage at 2:16, halting the 17-fight winning streak of Asu Almabayev in the main event on Saturday in Las Vegas at UFC Fight Night.

MMA News / F4WOnline.com / March 1, 2025

UFC on ESPN+ 111 live results: Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

The UFC kicks off a busy month of March with the first of five events as UFC on ESPN+ 111 takes place inside in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main event is a flyweight bout that could have title shot implications as Manel Kape takes on Asu Almabayev.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / March 1, 2025

UFC Fight Night live results & highlights for Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

The UFC is back in Las Vegas, NV tonight (March 1) for a UFC Fight Night event headlined by two top-ranked flyweight contenders. The main event will see Manel Kape attempt to defend his #6 spot in the flyweight rankings when he takes on #8-ranked Asu Almabayev.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / February 28, 2025

UFC Fight Night full card picks & predictions for Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

The UFC is back in Las Vegas this weekend for another UFC Fight Night event, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for the entire 10-fight card.

MMA News / Field Level Media / February 28, 2025

UFC Fight Night 253: Kape-Almabayev a 'title eliminator?'

UFC Fight Night 253 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday night features a main event between flyweights Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev. Kape (20-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC) enters the fight sixth in the division rankings, and will face Almabayev (21-2, 4-0) after Brandon Royval, the No.