UFC Vegas 103 is now in the books and after a rather slow start of the night, around Manel Kape off the evening with an impressive KO victory on the third round on Asu Almabayev.
Although it is accused of cheating in the Main Event of UFC Vegas 103, the Portuguese Angolan 'Staryboy' is now firmly back in the win column and he is staring at a shot at the flying weight title.
Fortunately it wasn't long for champion Alexandre Pantoja to respond to the UFC Fight Main Event-in the post-show of ESPN to speak directly with the now 21-7 competition.
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Manel Kape calls on Alexandre Pantoja after UFC Vegas 103 Ko
Manel 'Starboy' Kape was a moderate favorite on his way to UFC Vegas 103 and certainly looked the role when he has relatively ease outwork and surpassed.
Apart from several rather filthy eye pricks that cries have pulled to cheat from the fan base, Kape's pressure eventually paid off in the form of a third round melts of the Kazakh.
Speaking with Jon Anik in the Octagon, Kape would call the flight weight champion, as well as his expected next title -Uitdager from Zeeland.
“Note Pantoja and Kai Kara-France … Be ready, because I'm going to steal that belt as if I steal my daughter's candy.”
Pantoja champion joins Manel Kape in UFC Vegas 103 Post-Fight Interview
After his third round knockout victory over UFC Vegas 103, both Manel Kape and Alexandre Pantoja would participate in the ESPN show after the fight to exchange words.
“What a fight, Manel is so strong … Manel is a different level, this guy [Almabayev] Is not at the same level as Manel, “said the flight weight champion and acknowledges that he is happy to see 'Starboy' fly high again.
“I am very happy that I have Manel in my division because the shows such shows, I like to watch Manel Vechten [he’s] Entertainment, he has so many skills in striking, he has a good removal of removal – you deserve all the glory … You can come for the title, but you know, I am a brother here. “
The two flying weights have showered each other in compliments, with Pantoja noticing that there was no trash talk or personal hostility to promote such a very skilled matchup, although the post-show may have accidentally leaked the next UFC title fight of Pantoja.
'I am super happy now. Maybe people think we should start talking S – to create something special, but I am a big fan … Manel, beautiful fight my brother, if you have the chance to fight for the belt, it will be very hard to train for your brother. “
Kape replied by agreeing that their rivalry remains competitive in mind, but that Pantoja should not confuse his respect with a lack of self -confidence.
“I am a big fan of Pantoja, the way he cares for his family shows how good a man he is, he is not just a hunter – I can see [someone who has] Values and principles.
'I don't have bad energy [towards him]We are respectful, but you know, when it comes to the title, I have to take that beltman … Be ready. “
Manel Kape entered UFC Vegas 103 as the #6 arranged flight weight candidate; Fans expect that 'Starboy' will re -introduce the top five of Tuesday's update.
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