The Daniel Cormier Show - Manel Kape CONFIRMS Joshua Van fight, soccer with Khabib, Kai Kara-France CALLOUT
Summary
Manel Kape discusses his upcoming UFC flyweight title fight against Joshua Van, explaining how his family’s fighting background and past setbacks shaped his disciplined mindset. He reflects on his difficult early UFC years and his recent victory over Kiyoshi Hamada, expressing confidence that he will dominate Van while dismissing the champion’s disrespect. Kape also reveals his intense desire to face Kai Karvonen next, citing past trash talk and a desire for revenge after an injury.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and introduction
Welcome and guest introduction: Manel Kape
Family background and early fighting life
Early UFC struggles and mindset shift
Confidence and work ethic after losses
Balancing relaxation and training focus
Reflection on the Makaeff fight and trash talk
Confirmation of title fight and emotional control
History with Joshua Van and path to contender
Pantoja's endorsement and knockout of Origuchi
Sponsorship break
Pressure of the title opportunity and patience
Character, patience, and fighting style
Analysis of Joshua Van and fight prediction
Discussion on division rivals and Kiyoshi
Fight timeline and scheduling
Future fight with Kai Karapetyan and closing remarks
Outro and final sponsorship
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