Capeand stops Horiguchi in Round 3, extends KO streak to four

Manel Kape defeated Kyoji Horiguchi by knockout in the third round, extending his finishing streak to four consecutive knockouts in the flyweight division and setting a UFC record of five knockouts in the weight class. Horiguchi had controlled the first two rounds with sharp combination work and movement, but was stopped after pausing to throw an extra left hook rather than disengaging following his trademark combination. The loss ends a compelling comeback attempt by Horiguchi, who had dropped Kape four times in their first meeting nearly nine years ago.