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Manel Kape is starting to make a name for himself and he has the opportunity to increase his stock again on the main card. This bout was supposed to be against Kai Kara-France in a high-profile flyweight affair.

However, Kara-France was pulled from the fight and Felipe dos Santos was tabbed as a short-notice replacement.

Dos Santos was supposed to fight on Dana White's Contender Series but got signed by the UFC and moved to the main event after his opponent didn't weigh in for the event. Now the 22-year-old has a career-altering opportunity.

It would be an amazing story for him to take advantage and pull off the massive upset, but it isn't likely in the cards.

Kape is on his way to proving he belongs in the top echelon of the division and has a well-rounded game. He's on a three fight win streak and has the kind of flashy striking game that is going to resonate with audiences and create some highlights.

Expect one of them to come on Saturday night.

Prediction: Kape via first-round TKO

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