Fan-favorite flyweight contender, Manel Kape has staked his claim for a shot at the divisional crown following his splendid performance tonight at UFC Fight Night Tampa — turning in an eventual third round knockout victory over Brazilian rival, Bruno Silva in the pair’s main card matchup.
Kape, who had been unbeaten in his last four straight fights prior to a controversial unanimous judging loss to promotional alum, Muhammad Mokaev in their UFC 304 grudge match back in July, managed to rebound to the winner’s enclosure tonight against the steely, Silva.
Showing off his brash bravado throughout the majority of the pairing with his flyweight counterpart, Manel Kape would score a huge advantage in the second round, after Silva was deducted a point following an inadvertent groin strike.