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.

By Sayan Nag · Sherdog

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 2:48 AM

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Manel Kape campaigned for a UFC flyweight championship fight against reigning titleholder Joshua Van.
Joshua Van retained his 125-pound title by defeating Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19.
Kape claimed on social media that Van's boxing-heavy style provides a favorable stylistic matchup.

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Top flyweight contender Manel Kape is targeting a title bout against UFC champion Joshua Van, claiming he will make the potential fight look easy. Van defended his 125-pound title against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19, following a prior defense against Tatsuro Taira. Kape expressed confidence on social media, describing Van's boxing-centric style as an ideal stylistic matchup for him.

Kape holds a 23-7 professional record and is currently on a four-fight knockout streak, recently defeating Kyoji Horiguchi. California State Athletic Commission records revealed Van rehydrated to 145.8 pounds for UFC 331, while Kape stated he would reach 160 pounds on fight night.

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Manel Kape says he’ll make Joshua Van fight look ‘easy’

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