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. Through 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 undoubtedly give him what he’s searching for,” White stated.
Kape additionally spoke to media members and he shared his perception that now’s the proper time to problem for the 125-pound {hardware} (through MMAJunkie).
“That’s the reality: (I need to battle the champion),” Kape stated at his post-fight information convention. “I do know they need to put me to battle someone else earlier than my time, however it might’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 once we have 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 generally I don’t see her all day. … I’ve been doing my issues, too. All of us have household. We’re all going by means of 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 I’m 31 years outdated.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 without end, 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 determination. Kape stated if he doesn’t get the following UFC flyweight title shot then he’ll must knock on Dana White’s door and plead his case.
