Rizin is becoming UFC and Bellator’s feeder league signed Jiri Prochazaka and now Manel Kape. Excited for Manel Kape to sign with UFC as he was the Rizin Bantamweight Champion after defeating Kai Asakura.
Manel Kape moving down to flyweight, Climb up the rankings and fight for the UFC Flyweight Title. Kape is only 26 years old.
Cody Garbrandt dropping down to Flyweight after three fight losing streak. Needs a change after fighting Raphael Assunacao.
Kape calling out Cody No Love is a smart business move to build your name off one of the top UFC stars and former Bantamweight Champion.
“The road was long, hard and cruel, but with persistent dedication and hard work we all managed to achieve our goals… My work, my focus, and my determination will be redoubled, as I aim for this year or the next to become world champion again.
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Doubt Sean Shelby and Mick Maynard will match Kape against Cody Garbrandt. However Kape can fight the top flyweights right out of the gate.
Kape vs Tim Elliot
Kape vs Wilson Reis
Kape vs Matt Schnell
Fight the top 15 flyweights, If Kape win than face top 5-10 than be a contender for the UFC flyweight title.
Manel Kape can give resurgence to the flyweight division. Be the new face of the flyweight division, In the future fight against Cody Garbrandt will be exciting to watch.