UFC Fight Night: Manel Kape vs. Kyoji Horiguchi Preview and How to Watch

Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi will face each other in the main event of UFC Fight Night on June 20 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The bout is a rematch of their 2017 Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix semifinal. The event streams exclusively on Paramount+ starting at 5 p.m. ET.

Why does the Kape vs. Horiguchi rematch matter?

Kyoji Horiguchi enters the contest on a seven-fight winning streak, according to event details. He recently secured victories over Amir Albazi and Tagir Ulanbekov, placing him on the fringes of title contention.

Manel Kape is currently on a three-fight winning streak. All three of his most recent wins were stoppages, including a knockout of top 10 fighter Brandon Royval. While Kape lost his first two UFC bouts, he has since recorded seven wins in eight fights.

The two previously met in the 2017 Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix semifinals. Horiguchi won that encounter via submission after scoring a third-round knockdown.

Did You Know? Kyoji Horiguchi won the 2017 Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix after defeating Manel Kape in the semifinals and knocking out Shintaro Ishiwatari in the final.

Who else is fighting at UFC Fight Night?

Featherweights Vinicius Oliveira and Andre Fili will compete on the card. Oliveira is moving up in weight for this bout. He began his UFC career with a 4-0 record before being submitted in the second round by Mario Bautista in January.

Oliveira was originally scheduled to fight Giga Chikadze, but Chikadze withdrew for undisclosed reasons. Andre Fili enters the match with a 4-5 record in his last nine fights dating back to 2022.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the stakes are high for both athletes. Horiguchi is fighting to maintain a long winning streak to secure a title shot, while Kape is attempting to prove his current streak of stoppage wins can hold up against a seasoned veteran.

How can fans watch UFC Fight Night on June 20?

The event takes place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The preliminary card begins at 5 p.m. ET, and the main card starts at 8 p.m. ET.

UFC Fight Night Preview Show | Kape vs Horiguchi

Paramount+ will stream the event. Subscription plans are available for $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year. The service holds an exclusive agreement to stream 13 UFC numbered events and 30 UFC Fight Nights annually through 2033.

What happens next in the UFC schedule?

The promotion has already announced UFC 329 and several additional UFC Fight Nights. These events may be added to the regular schedule as the year progresses.

All future events in the 2026 schedule are likely to be available via Paramount+ subscriptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi?
The event is on June 20 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, with the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET.

How can I stream the event?
The event is available on Paramount+ for subscribers of the Essential and Premium plans.

What is the history between Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi?
They fought in the 2017 Rizin Bantamweight Grand Prix semifinals, where Horiguchi won by submission.

Which fighter’s momentum do you believe will prevail in the main event?