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TOP 5 FLYWEIGHTS REMATCH IN MUST-SEE META APEX MAIN EVENT

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TOP 5 FLYWEIGHTS (#2) MANEL KAPE AND (#5) KYOJI HORIGUCHI REMATCH IN MUST-SEE META APEX MAIN EVENT.

FEATURED BOUT: (#15) FARID BASHARAT vs ETHYN EWING.

May 19th, 2026
UFC® returns to Meta APEX on June 20 with an entertaining card headlined by a must-see rematch between No. 2 ranked UFC flyweight contender Manel Kape and No. 5 ranked Kyoji Horiguchi. Also on the card, No. 15 ranked UFC bantamweight contender Farid Basharat meets rising Ethyn Ewing.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: KAPE vs. HORIGUCHI takes place Saturday, June 20 in Las Vegas. The prelims will air at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT, followed by the main card airing at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. All bouts will stream live on Paramount+.
Tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: KAPE vs. HORIGUCHI will go on sale Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m. PT and are available at AXS.com. Ticket sales are limited to eight (8) per person. UFC Fight Club® will have the opportunity to purchase tickets on Wednesday, May 20 at 10 a.m. PT via the website UFCFightClub.com. A special Internet ticket pre-sale will be available to UFC newsletter subscribers Thursday, May 21 at 10 a.m. PT. To access the pre-sale, users must register for the UFC newsletter through UFC.com.
Meta APEX VIP Experience packages are available via On Location, UFC’s Official VIP Experience Provider. Enjoy exclusive access with an official ticket package that includes premium seating, all-inclusive hospitality, in-seat beverage service, meet-and-greets with UFC Octagon Girls and more. Visit UFCVIP.com for more information.
Kape (22-7, fighting out of Phuket, Thailand by way of Porto, Portugal) aims to deliver another bonus-earning performance. Known for highlight-reel finishes, Kape has entertained fans in victories over Brandon Royval, Asu Almabayev and Bruno Silva. He now intends to even the score with Horiguchi and secure his first UFC title opportunity.
Former UFC title challenger Horiguchi (36-5 1NC, fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla. by way of Gunma, Japan) looks to remain undefeated in his second tenure with the promotion. A well-rounded competitor, he has climbed back into the division Top 5 with definitive wins over Amir Albazi and Tagir Ulanbekov. Horiguchi now plans to secure his biggest victory yet with another finish over Kape.
Undefeated Basharat (15-0, fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla. by way of Paktia, Afghanistan) steps back into the Octagon for the second time in 2026. A signee from Season 6 of Dana White’s Contender Series, Basharat has proven himself as a rising talent with victories over Jean Matsumoto, Chris Gutierrez and Victor Hugo. He now has his sights set on retaining his perfect record by beating Ewing in dominant fashion.
Ewing (10-2, fighting out of Yorba Linda, Calif.) seeks to keep his momentum going by taking out his third undefeated opponent in a row. A talented striker, Ewing burst onto the UFC scene with notable performances over Malcolm Wellmaker and Rafael Estevam. He now aims to deliver his best showing yet and break into the Top 15 rankings
Additional bouts include:
  • No. 10 ranked UFC bantamweight contender Karol Rosa (19-7, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) looks to defend her spot in the rankings against No. 14 Luana Santos (10-2, fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil)
  • Heavyweight contenders collide as Jhonata Diniz (9-2, fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil) faces UFC newcomer Jose Montanha (6-1, fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil)
  • No. 15 ranked UFC bantamweight contender Bia Mesquita (7-0, fighting out of Coconut Creek, Fla. by way of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) aims to remain undefeated when she takes on Melissa Mullins (7-2, fighting out of Oxford, England)
  • Light heavyweight action sees Ion Cutelaba (20-11-1 1NC, fighting out of Chisinau, Moldova) battle rising prospect Navajo Stirling (9-0, fighting out of Auckland, New Zealand)
  • Undefeated flyweight Andre Lima (11-0, fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil) looks to make a statement against Kevin Borjas (10-5, fighting out of Lima, Peru)
  • Gaston Bolanos (8-5, fighting out of Dublin, Calif. by way of Lima, Peru) and Michael Aswell (11-4, fighting out of Houston, Texas) go toe-to-toe at featherweight
  • An exciting featherweight bout pits Hyder Amil (11-2, fighting out of San Rafael, Calif.) against Christian Rodriguez (12-4, fighting out of Milwaukee, Wisc.)
  • Allan Nascimento (22-6, fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil) and Mitch Raposo (10-3, fighting out of Fall River, Mass.) clash in a flyweight bout
  • Melsik Baghdasaryan (8-3, fighting out of Glendale, Calif.) plans to spoil the UFC debut of undefeated Dana White’s Contender Series signee Murtazali Magomedov (10-0, fighting out of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan)
For the latest information on bout announcements and additional information for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are subject to change.
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The Miami Takeover Announces Its Return To Miami Beach July 24-27, 2026 For The Largest & Boldest Cultural Beach Festival of The Summer.

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Lila Nikole and Platinum FUBU Bring the Amazonia Experience to Miami Swim Week

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Miami Swim Week is about to get even more immersive. On Sunday, May 31 at 2:00 PM, designer Lila Nikole will present The Golden Standard: Amazonia Experience at Tequila Town in Miami, debuting a new collaboration with Platinum FUBU during one of fashion’s biggest weekends in South Florida.


May 15, 2026

Inspired by the richness and mystique of the Brazilian rainforest, the presentation moves beyond the traditional runway format and into a cinematic, multi sensory experience where fashion, storytelling, music, and visual artistry come together in one space.

Known for her bold and culture driven design aesthetic, Lila Nikole transforms the venue into what organizers describe as a living narrative filled with character led moments and immersive visual storytelling. The event will also introduce a limited edition Lila Nikole x Platinum FUBU collection, marking a new chapter for both brands.

“This collaboration is incredibly personal for me,” says Lila Nikole. “Growing up in Queens, FUBU was more than a brand, it was a cultural force that shaped my earliest connection to fashion and identity. To now partner with a label that played such a pivotal role in my journey feels truly full circle.”

The collection reimagines Platinum FUBU’s iconic legacy through Lila Nikole’s creative lens, blending the brand’s signature identity with a modern, luxury focused perspective.

The event also coincides with the continued expansion of Platinum FUBU, the designer driven evolution of the iconic label known for its premium materials and fashion forward silhouettes.

Adding to the atmosphere, Miami based cultural partner Miamibloco will feature Bateria Saideira, described as the largest Rio style samba percussion orchestra in the United States. Music throughout the experience will also include sounds by DJ Dinero and DJ Trauma.

Rather than separating guests from the presentation, the experience is intentionally designed to feel intimate and barrier free. Attendees will move throughout the space while engaging directly with the craftsmanship, textures, and details that define both Lila Nikole’s aesthetic and Platinum FUBU’s luxury direction.

Event Details

What: The Golden Standard: Amazonia Experience by Lila Nikole in collaboration with Platinum FUBU
When: Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Where: Tequila Town, 4710 NW 37th Ave, Miami, FL 33142

 

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Palace Bar Is the Pulse of Miami Beach Pride 2026

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Set across from the restored rainbow crosswalk, this Ocean Drive favorite is once again becoming the heart of Miami Beach Pride.


April 8, 2026

As Miami Beach Pride 2026 returns to Ocean Drive this April, Palace Bar Miami Beach is once again set to be one of the biggest centers of the celebration. Known for its drag shows, open-air dining, and longtime place in South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community, Palace will host a full schedule of Pride Week events while standing directly across from one of the most meaningful new symbols of the weekend: the restored rainbow crosswalk in Miami Beach.

On Friday, April 10, the City of Miami Beach will unveil the rebuilt LGBTQIA+ rainbow crosswalk in Lummus Park, just steps from the Palace on Ocean Drive. The installation was recreated using 3,606 salvaged pavers from the original 2009 crosswalk, giving the city a renewed and permanent symbol of LGBTQ+ visibility, unity, and pride. Its location across from the Palace makes the venue a natural backdrop for one of the most talked-about moments of Miami Beach Pride 2026.

That visibility is nothing new for Palace. Owned by Tom Donall, a co-founder of Miami Beach Pride, Palace has spent nearly four decades building its reputation as one of the most iconic LGBTQ+ venues in Miami Beach. For locals and visitors alike, it has become a go-to destination for drag entertainment, brunch, nightlife, and community on Ocean Drive.

This year’s Palace Bar Miami Beach Pride lineup runs from April 8 through April 12 and includes some of the week’s biggest events. The schedule features the Miami Beach Pride Pageant on April 8, the Haus of Gucci Ball on April 10, and a full weekend of brunches, rooftop events, performances, and DJ sets from Oscar Velasquez and Jrny. Pride weekend will close on Sunday, April 12, with a major final celebration featuring DJ Dani Brasil and appearances by RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Jimbo and Trinity the Tuck.

With the return of the rainbow crosswalk and a major lineup of performances and events, Palace is positioned to be one of the defining destinations of Miami Beach Pride 2026. The venue continues to bring together nightlife, performance, and LGBTQ+ culture in a way that feels both celebratory and deeply rooted in Miami Beach’s history.

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