Manel Kape confirms he will not be fighting Joshua Van at UFC 326
UFC flyweight contender Manel Kape has confirmed that he will not be fighting Joshua Van for the title at UFC 326.
As we know, Manel Kape is one of the leading names to be called up for a championship opportunity against flyweight king Joshua Van. Kape has made it crystal clear that he believes he deserves to get that shot next ahead of anyone else, to the point where he recently suggested that he should be squaring off with Van at UFC 326.
As is always the case with Manel Kape, he has had more than a few things to say to his potential opponent on social media. He has spent years scratching and clawing to try and get to this point, but it’s worth remembering that 125 pounds is as stacked as it has been in a long time.
In a recent tweet, however, Manel Kape announced that his proposed UFC 326 shot would not be happening.
Manel Kape provides update on Joshua Van fight
“Fake news. I am not fighting my “son” Joshua Van.
“My team and I have been pushing for this fight since my last one. However, according to the UFC, they had already promised the title shot to Tatsuro Taira after he defeated Brandon Royval.
“Even knowing that, we kept pushing to make this fight happen on March 7th. UFC told us there was a strong possibility. I was already cutting weight by Monday I was down to 144 lbs.
“In the end, the UFC decided not to move forward with the fight because the short time. We keep moving forward. Patient as always. And believe me patience is something I’ve mastered.
“Champion soon Insha’Allah”
Hopefully, we get some kind of announcement regarding a title fight in the flyweight division sooner rather than later.
