Overview

• ESPN reports the five-round main event is set for the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Dec. 13, with both fighters confirming the matchup on social media.
• UFC Vegas 112 is the promotion’s final event of 2025 and the last U.S. broadcast on ESPN before events move to Paramount in 2026.
• This is the third booking of the matchup in 2025 after Royval withdrew in March with a concussion and Kape pulled out in June with a broken foot.
• Royval is ranked No. 3 and Kape No. 7 at flyweight, and the winner could factor into the title picture as Alexandre Pantoja is expected to face Joshua Van around the turn of the year.
• Royval enters off a decision loss to Van after a late-notice acceptance, while Kape rides a two-fight knockout streak and six wins in his past seven despite a history of cancellations.