Pantoja's former opponent challenges the new champion after his victory at UFC Vegas 112.

Manel kape During an interview inside the octagon. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After knock out Brandon Royval in less than five minutes in the early hours of this Sunday (14) in ufc vegas 112, Manel kape He knew how to capitalize on the moment by challenging the new flyweight champion (56,7 kg). Joshua Van still in the interview inside the octagon. The Portuguese fighter has three consecutive wins in the world's largest MMA organization and should become second in the division's ranking next Tuesday (16).

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In the chat with Michael BispingThe former Rizin champion wasted no time and made sure to challenge the Burmese fighter, recently crowned champion after the bizarre injury of... Alexandre pantoja No. UFC 323He recalled the circumstances under which Van got the opportunity to fight for the belt.

"Joshua Vanyou said that Brandon royval "You were going to beat me. You replaced me, and now you have my belt. If I hadn't broken my foot in July, I would be the champion right now. Now I'm here. I'm your daddy. I'm going to take your diapers off live at the Paramount," he stated.

Originally, the Portuguese and the American were supposed to face each other in UFC 317However, Kape was forced to withdraw due to an injury. Van replaced him and won the fight by unanimous decision, becoming the number one contender in the division and subsequently the new champion.

X-ray of the foot of Manel kape. Photo: Reproduction Instagram/manelkape

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Kape wants to fight in Joshua Van's "home"

Manel kape derrotou Brandon royval No. ufc vegas 112Photo: UFC News / Twitter

He also spoke about the Burmese fighter's desire to defend his title for the first time in Houston, Texas, where he trains. Moving away from Dana White's idea of ​​an event in Japan, he didn't object to facing him on American soil.

"Be ready. You said you want to fight in Houston, right? We'll fight there in February or whenever you want. Houston is my city, my first UFC win was there. Be ready because..." Manel kape "I'm here to hunt and be champion. No one can deny me the belt. I am the best," he concluded.