SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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Manel Kape still wants Kai Kara-France fight: 'All this talk is not for nothing' Manel Kape says he needs to settle his differences with Kai Kara-France.
Manel Kape apologizes for homophobic slur during Kai Kara-France callout at UFC 293 Manel Kape called out Kai Kara-France after winning at UFC 293, but used anti-gay language that prompted an apology.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Manel Kape def. Felipe dos Santos at UFC 293: Best photos Check out these photos from Manel Kape vs. Felipe dos Santos at UFC 293 in Sydney.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
UFC 293 results: Manel Kape out-battles Felipe Dos Santos, uses anti-gay slur while insulting City Kickboxing Daniel Cormier (for the second time at UFC 293) ended an in-cage interview short after an anti-gay slur was uttered.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kai Kara-France reacts to Manel Kape's attack during UFC 293 press conference: 'All I see is insecurities' UFC flyweight contender Kai Kara-France reacts to Manel Kape’s attack during Thursday’s UFC 293 press conference in Sydney.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 293 video: Manel Kape throws water bottles at Kai Kara-France, Israel Adesanya intervenes Israel Adesanya came to his teammate Kai Kara-France’s defense after Manel Kape threw at water bottle at him during the UFC 293 presser.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC 293 video: Manel Kape throws water bottles at Kai Kara-France, Israel Adesanya intervenes Israel Adesanya came to his teammate Kai Kara-France’s defense after Manel Kape threw at water bottle at him during the UFC 293 presser.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Manel Kape gets scratched Dana White's Contender Series fighter as UFC 293 replacement A UFC 293 flyweight bout between ranked flyweights will instead feature one ranked fight vs. a promotional newcomer.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kai Kara-France vs. Manel Kape targeted for UFC 293 in Sydney Verbal agreements are in place for a UFC 293 matchup between ranked flyweights, with Kai Kara-France fighting on home soil.
JUNE 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kai Kara-France vs. Manel Kape targeted for UFC 293 in Sydney Verbal agreements are in place for a UFC 293 matchup between ranked flyweights, with Kai Kara-France fighting on home soil.
JUNE 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Manel Kape rips 'fat, weak and old' Deiveson Figueiredo for withdrawing from UFC 290 “The truth is that he’s fat, weak and old. He started training and felt it’s not the same, so he ran from the fight.”
APRIL 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Manel Kape flyweight bout in the works for UFC 290 So much for Deiveson Figueiredo’s move up to the UFC bantamweight division – at least for now.
APRIL 13, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Manel Kape Scheduled For UFC 290 In July | Fightful News Former UFC flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo, and top contender, Manel Kape are scheduled to meet at UFC 290 on July 8 in Las Vegas.
APRIL 13, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Alex Perez says a seizure while warming up caused UFC on ESPN 43 cancelation vs. Manel Kape Former UFC flyweight title challenger said he had a seizure while warming up to take on Manel Kape in San Antonio.
MARCH 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Manel Kape shares harsh words for Alex Perez: 'Cowards die several times before their death' Manel Kape had some harsh words for Alex Perez, who was forced out of their UFC on ESPN 43 bout on fight day.
MARCH 26, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Fight day medical issue forces Alex Perez out of UFC on ESPN 43 vs. Manel Kape Just minutes before he was to make the walk to the cage in San Antonio, Alex Perez was announced out of his bout against Manel Kape.
MARCH 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Manel Kape expects 'easy win' over Alex Perez to put him directly in line for the belt Manel Kape has his eyes on a bantamweight title and plans on running through Alex Perez at UFC on ESPN 43 in San Antonio to get there.
MARCH 23, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Dec. 20: Flyweight division shake up The final UFC event of 2022 caused some moves in this week’s rankings update, including some moves in the flyweight division.
DECEMBER 21, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
