Joshua Van and Manel Kape exchange insults on social media
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:35 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van responded to rival Manel Kape with a series of insults on social media. Van, coming off a victory over Alexandre Pantoja on September 19, taunted Kape, who has not fought since June. Kape, ranked No. 1 in the Meta UFC rankings, fired back with his own barbs, referencing their potential matchup. The exchange highlights the ongoing buildup to a possible fight between the two fighters.
- •Joshua Van recently defended his title against Alexandre Pantoja.
- •Manel Kape is currently the No. 1 contender in the Meta UFC rankings.
- •Van and Kape have exchanged multiple insults via social media.
- •Kape last fought in June and is aiming for a shot at Van's title.
- 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Joshua Van, Manel Kape hurl insults as UFC heavyweight hilariously interjects
"When Joshua Van said "titty boi," one UFC heavyweight apparently felt seen.
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