Kape topples Horiguchi for fourth straight knockout
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Key Points:
- Manel Kape secured his position as the UFC's No. 1 flyweight contender by defeating Kyoji Horiguchi via third-round knockout at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.
- The victory marked Kape's fourth consecutive knockout and improved his UFC record to 8-2, overcoming a rocky start to his promotional career.
- Kape avenged a 2017 submission loss to Horiguchi from their bantamweight bout in RIZIN and praised Horiguchi as the best fighter he has faced.
- The fight was competitive until a decisive right hand from Kape in the third round led to the knockout, marking Horiguchi's fourth loss by knockout.
- Kape emphasized his resilience and knockout power, stating that once he lands a significant strike, it can end the fight.
