Former Rizin bantamweight champion Manel Kape will look to instantly blast his way into title contention as he faces Top 10 opposition on his octagon debut. Kape (15-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC) will take on No. 9-ranked flyweight contender Rogerio Bontorin at UFC 252, which is scheduled to take place on August 15 at a venue to be confirmed.