Cape Stops Horiguchi in Round Three to Extend KO Streak to Four

Manel Kape defeated Kyoji Horiguchi by knockout in round three, extending his winning streak to four consecutive finishes and moving to first place in flyweight history for most knockouts in the division with five. Horiguchi had controlled the first two rounds with his trademark combination attacks and distance management, but a momentary lapse in the third — staying at close range too long after throwing his signature combination — allowed Kape to land the decisive counter. The result marks a dramatic reversal of their first meeting nearly nine years ago, when Horiguchi dominated and submitted Kape in round three.