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Manel Kape flattens Kyoji Horiguchi with vicious knockout to get his revenge in UFC Vegas 119 main event
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Manel Kape avenged his 2017 loss to Kyoji Horiguchi by delivering a third-round knockout in the UFC Vegas 119 main event, ending the fight at 2:42 of the third round.
- Despite a slow start and being momentarily wobbled by Horiguchi, Kape landed a perfectly timed counter right hand that led to a decisive ground-and-pound finish.
- Kape praised Horiguchi as the best fighter he has faced and emphasized his resilience, stating he never gives up despite adversity.
- This victory marks Kape’s fourth consecutive knockout win, boosting his claim for a title shot in the division.
- Kape expressed uncertainty about UFC’s plans but insisted he deserves a championship fight after defeating one of the division’s top competitors.
