Joshua Van and Manel Kape to fight for flyweight title at UFC 336

Joshua Van and Manel Kape will fight for the UFC flyweight championship (56.7 kg) at UFC 336. The bout is scheduled for January 30, 2027, in Toronto, Canada. It will decide whether champion Van retains the belt or Kape becomes the new champion.

Joshua Van is the current champion, with a record of 18 wins and 2 losses (18-2-0). In his last fight, at UFC 331 on September 20, he won a unanimous decision over Alexandre Pantoja. Van is ranked 6th in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings.

Manel Kape is ranked No. 1 in the UFC flyweight division. His record is 23 wins and 7 losses (23-7-0).