Manel Kape leads trader consensus at 83% implied probability as Joshua Van’s next opponent following the flyweight champion’s unanimous decision title defense over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331. Kape’s five-fight win streak, including four consecutive knockouts, positions him as the division’s most compelling challenger with the power and willingness to stand and trade in a high-stakes striking battle. Recent reports from matchmakers and analysts highlight this pairing as the logical next step after Van’s dominant performance and reported pre-fight shoulder injury. Lower-priced names such as Brandon Royval and Asu Almabayev reflect residual interest in established contenders but trail significantly, as the current flyweight landscape favors Kape’s momentum and stylistic appeal for a title shot.