Manel Kape has withdrawn from his fight against Brandon Royval at UFC 317 due to undisclosed injuries, with Joshua Van replacing him. Royval, who announced the change via Instagram, acknowledges the challenge posed by the young prospect Van, who is riding a four-fight win streak and recently scored a TKO victory. Kape's absence could further delay his aspirations for a title shot, as this match was expected to be a significant bout in the flyweight division. UFC 317 is scheduled for June 28 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Kape is out, Joshua Van is stepping in. I have zero idea of the extent of Kape's injuries but I have the hottest prospect in front of me.
Kape has a long list of cancelations on his record, and this one might set him back even more in pursuit of a title shot.
Royval will now face Van, who comes off a TKO victory and is riding a 4-fight win streak into the biggest fight of his career.
UFC 317 takes place June 28 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.
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