LAS VEGAS – Manel Kape doesn't view new UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van as a difficult opponent. Even though the UFC 323 co-main event ended promptly due to an injury to Alexandre Pantoja just 26 seconds into the fight, Kape (21-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC) views Van (16-2 MMA, 9-1 UFC) as the rightful champion – even if the fight didn't play out normally.

Fans think Manel Kape might be on PEDs because of his “one bigger tit” look (no Diddy). Steroids can cause this: excess testosterone converts to estrogen, leading to gynecomastia—actual breast tissue growth under the nipple. It’s often uneven, so one side can swell more than the… pic.twitter.com/K5KLTTgy1A

Manel Kape returns to the spotlight at UFC Vegas 112 on Saturday night, stepping into a high-stakes flyweight showdown with former title challenger Brandon Royval in a matchup that could thrust him into a title shot sooner than later.