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Royval vs. Kape Set as UFC APEX Main Event After Weigh-Ins for 2025 UFC Finale

Betting markets lean to Manel Kape with some analysts forecasting a knockout.

Overview

  • The flyweight bout headlines UFC Fight Night on Saturday, Dec. 13 in Las Vegas and is scheduled for five rounds.
  • Prelims begin at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, ESPN2 joins at 9:30 p.m., and the main card starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+.
  • UFC lists Brandon Royval as the No. 3 contender facing No. 6 Manel Kape in the division.
  • FanDuel posts Kape at -310 and Royval at +230 on the money line.
  • MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom predicts Kape will win inside the distance, pointing to his counterstriking against Royval’s pressure and submission threats.