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Kape, McKinney Hype Kavanagh After Moreno Upset

By Oscar Nascimento
AgentMMA.com
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Following Lone'er Kavanagh's performance against Brandon Moreno at UFC Mexico City on February 29, 2026, top flyweight Manel Kape praised his pre-fight prediction that Kavanagh would win, highlighting a potential explosive striking matchup between them. Terrance McKinney joked about Charles Johnson's knockouts propelling prospects like Kavanagh and champion Joshua Van to greatness. This buzz underscores Kavanagh's emergence as a top contender at 125 pounds, likely slotting him around #6 in rankings. The flyweight division's youth movement intensifies, with Kape at #2 eyeing clashes. Watch for UFC to book Kavanagh vs Kape or Horiguchi soon.

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