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The UFC closes out its 2025 schedule at the UFC Apex this Saturday (December 13), and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 13 of the card’s fights.

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UFC Vegas 112 Weigh-In Results and Video: All fighters officially make weight

On Saturday, the final UFC event of the year, UFC Vegas 112: Royval vs. Kape, takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event is headlined by a flyweight bout between former title challenger and No.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 11

What Is Manel Kape’s Muslim Name? UFC Fighter’s Religious Journey and Why He Converted to Islam

Manel Kape has always carried an intensity that feels bigger than the flyweight division. Ranked #6 in the UFC and preparing to face Brandon Royval at UFC Vegas 112, the Angolan-Portuguese star has spent the past year drawing as much attention outside the cage as inside it.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 11

The Final UFC Card of 2025 and ESPN Deal: Preview

UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas will not only be the final fight card of the year; it is also the last event under the UFC's broadcast agreement with ESPN.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 10

UFC Fight Night – Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape: Preview & Betting Tips

The flyweight division gives us an explosive matchup as Brandon Royval meets Manel Kape in the main event at UFC Fight Night on Saturday. Royval (17-8) has carved out a reputation as one of the most chaotic, creative, and dangerous flyweights in the UFC.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / December 8

Brandon Royval Vs. Manel Kape Breakdown

Flyweight Brandon Royval takes on Manel Kape in the main event at UFC APEX this weekend in their final UFC bout of 2025, as we preview his upcoming fight.

MMA News / MyMMANews / November 26

Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape headlines final UFC event of 2025

The final UFC event of 2025 will be held at UFC APEX with an all-action The post Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape headlines final UFC event of 2025 first appeared on My MMA News.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 2

UFC Closes ESPN Era with Flyweight Title Eliminator Between Brandon Royval and Manel Kape

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will close out 2025 and its broadcasting partnership with ESPN with a flyweight showdown that could determine the next title challenger.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 28

Post-UFC on ABC 9 Facts: Rising Contender Bests Former Champion

Delivering on another stellar Fight Night card in the Middle East, the UFC saw its latest iteration record several amazing bouts in UFC on ABC 9. In the main event, former ONE Championship double champion Reinier de Ridder took a highly-competitive split decision victory over previous promotional title-holder Robert Whittaker.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 3

Why The UFC Needs Muhammad Mokaev Back Post UFC 317

Muhammad Mokaev hasn’t been on the UFC’s active roster in close to a year’s time At UFC 317 , Alexandre Pantoja dominated City Kickboxing’s Kai Kara-France, securing his fourth title defense.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 27

UFC 317 Preview and Prediction: Brandon Royval – Joshua Van

Tomorrow night on the main card of UFC 317, we are going to see an extremely exciting fight in the flyweight division. Former title challenger Brandon Royval (17-7) will be taking one the most exciting prospect in the flyweight division in Joshua Van (14-2).

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MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 27

UFC 317 Features Excitement in Main Card Saturday Night in Las Vegas

UFC 317 fight week continues. Saturday night, before the promotion goes dark for the Fourth of July weekend next week, the promotion heads back home to Las Vegas for the final event of the first half of 2025.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 19

Who is Manel Kape? Meet the 'Starboy' of the UFC Flyweight division

Manel Kape is lighting up the UFC Flyweight division with an impressive array of finishes since his 2020 debut. The Portuguese-Angolan fighter has lit up the UFC with some impressive finishes as he makes his mark on the Flyweight rankings.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 9

Manel Kape shares gruesome footage of the moment he broke his foot that forced 11th UFC fight cancellation

UFC flyweight contender Manel Kape’s path to a title shot took a big hit ahead of his scheduled return at UFC 317. Manel Kape and former UFC title challenger Brandon Royval were set to square off in a No.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 4

After his win at UFC Vegas 103, is a title shot next for Manel Kape?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Vegas 103, we saw a big time matchup in the flyweight division. Manel Kape (21-7) was looking to continue his run towards a title shot as he took on Asu Almabayev (21-3) who entered Saturday night with a 17-fight win streak.

MMA News / Field Level Media / March 1

Manel Kape ends Asu Almabayev's win streak at Fight Night

Flyweight Manel Kape earned a third-round TKO stoppage at 2:16, halting the 17-fight winning streak of Asu Almabayev in the main event on Saturday in Las Vegas at UFC Fight Night.

MMA News / F4WOnline.com / March 1

UFC on ESPN+ 111 live results: Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

The UFC kicks off a busy month of March with the first of five events as UFC on ESPN+ 111 takes place inside in the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main event is a flyweight bout that could have title shot implications as Manel Kape takes on Asu Almabayev.

MMA News / MMA on SI / March 1

UFC Fight Night live results & highlights for Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

The UFC is back in Las Vegas, NV tonight (March 1) for a UFC Fight Night event headlined by two top-ranked flyweight contenders. The main event will see Manel Kape attempt to defend his #6 spot in the flyweight rankings when he takes on #8-ranked Asu Almabayev.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 28

UFC Fight Night full card picks & predictions for Manel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev

The UFC is back in Las Vegas this weekend for another UFC Fight Night event, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for the entire 10-fight card.

MMA News / Field Level Media / February 28

UFC Fight Night 253: Kape-Almabayev a 'title eliminator?'

UFC Fight Night 253 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday night features a main event between flyweights Manel Kape and Asu Almabayev. Kape (20-7 MMA, 6-3 UFC) enters the fight sixth in the division rankings, and will face Almabayev (21-2, 4-0) after Brandon Royval, the No.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 27