With an eye on Pantoja, Manel Kape has a fight confirmed against another victim of the champion at UFC 317

Manel kape won Asu Almabayev by knockout UFC Las Vegas 103. Photo: Reproduction 'X'/UFC News

Two former victims of Alexandre pantoja, Manel kape e Brandon royval have a scheduled meeting at UFC 317, an event that takes place on June 28, during International Fight Week, at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas. The duel between the two contenders for the flyweight title (up to 56,7 kg) was initially announced by journalist Laerte Viana.

Manel kape e Brandon royval initially they would face each other in UFC Las Vegas 104, an event held on March 01st. However, the American had to cancel the fight citing some concussions suffered in training. The Portuguese-Angolan remained on the card and knocked out his replacement Asu Almabayev.

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Riding high on five wins in his last six fights, Manel kape He currently occupies sixth place in the flyweight rankings. The Portuguese-Angolan is trying to get closer to his first title fight and has a loss to the current champion in his history Alexandre pantoja, suffered precisely in his UFC debut, in February 2021.

On the other side, Brandon royval is ranked first. The American has suffered two defeats to Alexandre pantoja in his career: one also in 2021 and another, more recent, in December 2023, when the Brazilian already occupied the throne of the category. Since then, 'Raw Dog' has won split decisions against Brandon Moreno e Tatsuro Taira, both in 2024.

the duel between Manel kape e Brandon royval is the first fight confirmed for UFC 317 so far.