Manel Kape believes he’s done enough to earn a UFC title shot

UFC flyweight star Manel Kape has made it clear that he believes he has done enough to earn a world championship opportunity after his win over Kyoji Horiguchi.

Last weekend, Manel Kape finished Kyoji Horiguchi in a rematch of their battle from eight and a half years ago in Rizin, which Horiguchi won via submission. Kape, of course, is a completely different fighter at this point in his career, and he made it known that he is ready to finally climb to the top of the mountain after waiting an eternity for a crack at the gold.

Right now, the world champion at 125 pounds is Joshua Van. The youngster has been back and forth with Manel Kape on many occasions regarding a possible title collision, and at this point, it really comes down to the timeframe for Alexandre Pantoja’s return, given the incredible run he was able to have as champion.

In his post-fight scrum, Manel Kape had the following to say about what he hopes his future holds.

Manel Kape looks ahead to UFC title shot

“It was enough,” Kape said at the UFC Fight Night 279 post-fight press conference when asked if he’s confident he’s secured a title shot. “Even last time when I fought Brandon Royval, it was enough. Everything I do in the cage was enough because I win spectacular – I finish the guys. But let them fight. I need to take some time off, take care of business, chill out with family and see my friends. I just want to rest a little bit.”

“When I was young, I was wild,” Kape said. “I was fearless. I was very wild. This time, I had to slow down and go for smart. Time gives you wisdom, always. Time gives you wisdom. That time (against Horiguchi), I was too young.”

Quotes via MMA Junkie

Kape has the ability necessary to cause Joshua Van some serious problems but for now, we have to sit back and wait to see what exactly the promotion has planned for a division that has really come into its own over the course of the last few years.