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Joshua Van, Manel Kape fire shots at each other ahead of potential title fight: 'Finally came out of hiding'
Published
10 hours agoon

Joshua Van and Manel Kape are seemingly gearing up for their potential title fight.
Van defended his flyweight title at UFC 331 when he beat Alexandre Pantoja by decision in the rematch. It was a stellar performance, and after the win, it seemed set that Kape would get the next title shot.
Although nothing is booked, the two are already taking shots at one another, as Joshua Van warned him about making weight.
Yo fat fuck
Start cutting now cuz u better make weight !!
We don't want another weight excuse.
Let's give the people wht they want!!!#tittyboi— Joshua Van (@JoshuaVanBT) September 30, 2026
“Yo fat f**k. Start cutting now cuz you better make weight! We don't want another weight excuse. Let's give the people what they want,†Van wrote on X.
Despite not mentioning Kape in the post, the top contender saw it and fired back at Van.
“Finally came out of hiding, son? They told me you weren't sure about facing your dad, but I guess there's nowhere left to run. I promised I'd change your diapers, & I always keep my word. By the way, the weight I'm putting on is just so I can put you to sleep even earlier than Charles Johnson did,†Kape added.
It's clear that Joshua Van and Manel Kape don't like each other, and once their fight is announced, the build-up will be filled with trash talk.
Joshua Van and Manel Kape continue to take shots
After Kape accused Van of hiding, the UFC's flyweight champion didn't think that was the case at all.
“Hiding ?? I been here, like I always am. You just too busy shopping for bra , udk wht been goin on,†Van added.
Kape, meanwhile, was quick to respond and gave a warning to Van for their potential fight and how it will play out.
“The only things I've been shopping for are diapers & your health insurance. Trust me, you're gonna need both. And like a good father, I'm making sure everything's taken care of in advance. I only need One clean shot and your face won't match your passport anymore. #disfigured,†Kape responded.
Currently, Van vs. Kape isn't announced, but it should be booked soon and will be highly anticipated.
Who do you think will win, Joshua Van or Manel Kape?
This article appeared first on BJPENN.COM
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Conor McGregor gets unexpected UFC title backing from Jose Aldo
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Conor
McGregor.
McGregor injured his knee in the opening seconds of his rematch
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hiatus. He damaged his ACL and meniscus and underwent surgery in
August. The Irishman is targeting a return in the summer of 2027
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potentially reclaim UFC gold.
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lightweight title picture at 155
Aldo and McGregor shared a contentious relationship in the lead-up
to their 2015 title bout, which McGregor won by knockout in just 13
seconds, ending Aldo's 18-fight, nearly decade-long winning streak.
McGregor frequently mocked and belittled Aldo as part of his
pre-fight psychological warfare.
Nevertheless, Aldo no longer holds any ill will toward McGregor and
wants him to return to the win column. He believes his former foe
should consider returning to lightweight rather than competing at
welterweight when he comes back.
“I always hope for the best, so I hope that tomorrow he's doing
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155, so it would be good.â€
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Khamzat Chimaev, Colby Covington finally set to settle long-running feud
Published
3 hours agoon
September 30, 2026
Chimaev and Colby
Covington are finally set to square off.
Real American Freestyle announced Wednesday that the former
Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight titleholder and
former interim champion will collide for the cruiserweight
crossover championship at RAF Abu Dhabi on Nov. 14. The event will
take place at Etihad Arena.
Khamzat Chimaev will challenge Colby Covington for the RAF
cruiserweight crossover title in Abu Dhabi
Covington captured RAF's inaugural cruiserweight crossover
championship by defeating Arman
Tsarukyan at RAF 11. Chimaev later called for a match against
“Chaos†after his recent victory over Gilbert
Burns. That bout served as the co-headliner at RAF 13, where
Covington defended his title against Belal
Muhammad.
The feud between Covington and Chimaev dates back to Covington's
time in the UFC, and the bad blood continues to this day.
RAF Abu Dhabi will also feature Arman
Tsarukyan, Henry
Cejudo, Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Snyder and Abdulrashid Sadulaev,
with their opponents yet to be announced.
The inaugural RAF Abu Dhabi event marks the start of a five-year
partnership between Real American Freestyle, the Department of
Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and the UAE
Wrestling Federation.
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#RAFABUDHABI MAIN EVENT IS SET! 🔥Khamzat
Chimaev vs Colby
Covington for the RAF Cruiserweight Crossover Championship on
Nov 14 at Etihad Arena
#inAbuDhabiRegister your interest via link in bio. pic.twitter.com/ekAZW31rkz
— Real American Freestyle (@RAFWrestlingUSA)
September 29, 2026
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