Kape stays active, skips waiting for title and books Horiguchi rematch
Manel Kape says he won’t wait for a UFC flyweight title shot, choosing to stay active instead after being offered the option to wait for the winner of Van vs. Taira. He’ll fight Kyoji Horiguchi in UFC Vegas 119, a rematch he sees as part of his ongoing path toward a title. He recalls the first fight as under-prepared on his side, but believes his current level shows he’s evolved; the UFC reportedly offered apologies for the delay and remains a potential path to gold, as Kape emphasizes earning the title on merit and timing rather than waiting.
