Dana White Denies Manel Kape UFC Flyweight Title Shot
Dana White spoke to reporters in the course of the UFC Tampa post-fight press convention. In the course of the presser, White was requested if he’ll grant Manel Kape’s request for a UFC title shot.
“No, no he’s not getting a title shot however we’ll positively give him what he’s searching for,” White stated.
Kape additionally spoke to media members and he shared his perception that now could be the fitting time to problem for the 125-pound {hardware} (through MMAJunkie).
“That’s the reality: (I wish to battle the champion),” Kape stated at his post-fight information convention. “I do know they wish to put me to battle any individual else earlier than my time, however it will possibly’t be. I’m bored with this bullsh*t of Kai Kara-France. We’ve been booked two instances. He didn’t present as much as the primary time, after which the second time he didn’t present up once more after we had been speaking and he stated he was not able to battle. Blah blah blah, going to have a son or no matter. I’ve a daughter, and typically I don’t see her all day. … I’ve been doing my issues, too. All of us have household. We’re all going by issues.
“I’m not going to attend for anyone. I’m right here a very long time in UFC. I’m 31 years outdated. I’m not going to be 31 ceaselessly, so it’s my time to get on the title shot.”
Kape really fought the present flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja again in early 2021. Pantoja gained that battle through unanimous resolution. Kape stated if he doesn’t get the following UFC flyweight title shot then he’ll should knock on Dana White’s door and plead his case.
