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Alexandre Pantoja's title contender suffers injury, UFC Vegas 103 loses main event

Brandon Royval withdraws from clash against Manel Kape, leaving the event without a main event

Alexandre pantoja (left) and Brandon royval (dir.) fighting in UFC 296. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC

The long awaited fight of the flyweights (up to 56,7 kg) between Brandon royval e Manel kape, which could define the next challenger for the title of Alexandre pantoja, it will not happen anymore in UFC Las Vegas 103, scheduled for March 1st. This is because the American, without going into details, revealed that he suffered an injury and was forced to withdraw from the event.

In a post on Instagram, Royval explained that he had to withdraw from the fight due to an injury, which made him wonder when he would be able to return to training. The fighter stressed that the fight against Kape would be extremely important for the flyweight division, but, at the moment, it is not recommended to compete.

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“Unfortunately, I will have to withdraw from my fight, I apologize to Manel kape and to my fans. I am dealing with an injury that has me questioning when I will be able to train again. This is definitely a fight that I feel needs to happen for the flyweight division, but at this time, competing this month has been inadvisable. I love you all and apologize from the bottom of my heart. I will share more details on my YouTube this week,” Royval wrote.

Despite Royval's absence, the UFC has not yet commented on whether he will replace the fighter or whether another fight will be the main event. UFC Las Vegas 103 has 11 confirmed duels, including the Brazilians Allan Nascimento, Luan Carolina, Ricardo Ramos and Douglas Silva de Andrade.

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