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UFC And Dana White Make Killer No. 1 Contender Fight
In a surprising turn of events, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced a highly anticipated and thrilling fight for the number one contender spot in the flyweight division. According to reports, Manel Kape will face off against Brandon Royval on March 1 at the UFC Apex.
This development comes as no surprise following Dana White’s recent comments to Kape after his impressive performance at UFC Tampa. During their post-event press conference, White told Kape that he wasn’t ready for a title shot, but assured him that he would get what he wanted. It appears that White has made good on his promise.
The fight pits two of the top-ranked flyweight fighters against each other. Royval, currently ranked second in the division, solidified his position with a win over Tatsuro Taira in October. Kape’s recent TKO victory at UFC Tampa showcased his growing skills and potential to be a formidable opponent.
With Pantoja’s dominance over the current crop of flyweight contenders, the UFC has had to dig deeper into the rankings to find suitable title challengers. This fight serves as an excellent opportunity for both fighters to prove themselves as worthy opponents for the reigning champion.
Interestingly enough, Kape and Royval have already crossed paths in the past. In 2021, they met at Kape’s UFC debut, with Pantoja emerging victorious. The upcoming rematch promises to be just as intense, if not more so, given the stakes involved.
The rumored March 1 UFC Fight Night event also features a stacked card of additional bouts. These include matchups between Montana De La Rosa and Luana Carolina in the flyweight division, Lucas Almeida vs. Danny Silva in featherweight, William Gomis vs. Hyder Amil in featherweight, Danny Barlow vs. Sam Patterson in welterweight, and Cody Brundage vs. Julian Marquez in middleweight.
As more information becomes available regarding these fights and other events, fans can rest assured that Forbes will be providing updates and insights in real-time.
Source: www.forbes.com
