Manel Kape seeks revenge against Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Fight Night 279

Manel Kape faces Kyoji Horiguchi in the main event of UFC Fight Night 279 on June 18, 2026, in Las Vegas. Kape aims to avenge his previous loss to Horiguchi, who submitted him in the 2017 Rizin bantamweight grand prix semifinals. Having secured three consecutive knockouts, Kape believes he is now a more complete fighter. He ranks No. 2 in the UFC flyweight division and views this matchup as a vital step toward a title shot, especially with Alexandre Pantoja likely next in line.

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