Flyweight promise, Manel Kape attacks Deiveson for 'ingratitude' towards the UFC: 'he lived with cows'

M. Kape entering the UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @manel_kape

The recent outburst of Deiveson Figueiredo As for the creation of an interim belt for flyweights (up to 56,7 kg), it continues to resonate. After threatening to leave the division in which he is the linear champion, the Brazilian was called “ungrateful” by Manel kape, promise of the category.

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Fourteenth place in the flyweight rankings, Manel kape stated, during the “media day” of the UFC 275, this Wednesday (8), which Deiveson Figueiredo I should be grateful for the opportunities given by Ultimate instead of complaining about the organization.

“Let Deiveson complain. This guy is ungrateful. The UFC gives you everything and now he's complaining that the UFC created an interim belt. He should be grateful for the opportunity he has. He lived in a village with cows”, attacked the Angolan.

With an eye on a place in the top 10 of the division, Manel kape faces Rogerio Bontorin, eighth place in the ranking, in UFC 275, this Saturday (11). The Angolan praised the Brazilian, but said he expected an easy victory to prove himself a true candidate for the top of the category.

“This is my opportunity because Rogério is a good opponent. He fought Kai-Kara very well for one round. Kai-Kara got a better punch, but I think Rogério is a better fighter than these guys and I'm going to prove that I'm a better fighter than Rogério and win the fight easily”, concluded “Starboy”.