Former title challenger and top ranked flyweight contender Brandon Royval was expected to face No. 6 ranked Manel Kape at UFC 317 on June 28 during the UFC’s annual International Fight Week, but Kape has been force out of the match due to undisclosed reasons. Royval will now face rising prospect Joshua Van . Royval announced the development and opponent change via social media on Monday. “Manel Kape is out, Joshua Van is stepping in,” Royval said in a video post . “I have zero idea of the extent of Manel Kape’s injuries but I do know I have the hottest prospect and probably the most exciting UFC flyweight in front of me.
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