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Manel Kape ascends to No. 1 in UFC Meta Rankings after UFC 331

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 5:01 PM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Manel Kape ascends to No. 1 in UFC Meta Rankings after UFC 331

Summary

Manel Kape has replaced Alexandre Pantoja as the top-ranked flyweight in the UFC Meta Rankings following the UFC 331 event held in Los Angeles last weekend. Pantoja lost a five-round title fight against Joshua Van, contributing to his drop in ranking. Kape's rise marks a significant shift as he claims the No. 1 spot from his longtime rival. The updated rankings also feature Marlon Vera returning to the bantamweight rankings at No. 12, while Casey O’Neil makes her debut at No. 11 in the women’s flyweight class. Match outcomes at UFC 331 continue to impact standings across various divisions, with future matchups anticipated in the flyweight category.

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By the Numbers

•Manel Kape is now the No. 1 flyweight in UFC Meta Rankings.
•Alexandre Pantoja drops to No. 2 following his title loss.
•Joshua Van is the current flyweight champion.
•Marlon Vera returns to bantamweight rankings at No. 12.
•Casey O’Neil debuts at No. 11 in women's flyweight.

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5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Manel Kape replaces Alexandre Pantoja at No. 1 in UFC 331 rankings update

What they're saying

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The UFC Meta Rankings have been updated following the UFC 331 event last weekend in Los Angeles and it’s more bad news for Alexandre Pantoja. Not only did the former flyweight champion lose his five-round title fight against Joshua Van, “The Cannibal” also coughed up his No. 1 ranking to longtime nemesis Manel Kape. Kape […]
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