Cape stops Horiguchi in third round, extends flyweight KO record to five

Manel Kape knocked out Kyoji Horiguchi in the third round, claiming his fourth consecutive stoppage victory and setting a new UFC flyweight record with five knockouts in the division. Horiguchi had controlled the first two rounds, repeatedly stunning Kape with his speed and combination work, but a decision to linger inside after a combination in the third proved fatal — Kape switched stance and landed a right hand that put the Japanese fighter away for good. The loss denies Horiguchi what looked a near-certain path to a title shot.