Manel Kape has made his ideas clear on the place he belongs within the flyweight title image and numerous of us are listening.
With a lopsided win over Bruno Silva at UFC Tampa on Saturday, Kape reminded everybody why he was as soon as some of the hyped additions to the 125-pound roster. Kape battered Silva for almost all of their contest earlier than placing his fellow finisher down with a flurry of strikes in Spherical 3. It was Kape’s first knockout win since December 2021 and it put a cease to Silva’s spectacular four-fight win streak.
Afterwards, Kape ran down the remainder of the flyweight division and set his sights on champion Alexandre Pantoja. Ought to he e-book that battle subsequent, it feels like there will probably be few complaints, as his fellow fighters had been effusive with their reward of his efficiency.
UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad stated, merely, “That was a title shot worthy efficiency.”
See extra social media reactions to Kape’s win beneath.
That was a title shot worthy efficiency
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 15, 2024
Manel Kape bought kicked within the nuts after which stood up and carried out like Ali within the matrix. He’s totally different for actual #ufctampa
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) December 15, 2024
Manel Kape is simply lightning quick together with his strikes and response time tonight. There are occasions the place he appears like a prime 3 striker within the @ufc When he’s on his sport, he’s numerous enjoyable to observe! Get that takedown protection, again protection and get-up sport prepared Manel, a date with…
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) December 15, 2024
