The ultimate UFC occasion of 2025 is imminent. Brandon Royval and Manel Kape take middle stage at UFC Battle Evening, with lots on the road after the occasions of UFC 323.
Royal and Kape combat for a spot close to the highest of the flyweight rankings. That is essential after Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title final week. The winner has a stable case for a title shot: Royval lately beat fellow contender Tatsuro Taira after dropping a short-notice Battle of the 12 months contender towards Van, and Kape is a contemporary face. Royval and Kape had been scheduled to combat twice this yr, with every fighter pulling out as soon as.
UFC Battle Evening notably options the debut of former Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov towards veteran Neil Magny. IBJFF Corridor of Famer Marcus Buchecha, probably the most embellished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes in historical past, makes his sophomore UFC look towards heavyweight knockout artist Kennedy Nzechukwu. The co-main occasion sees ranked featherweight Giga Chikadze (No. 15) defend his spot towards unranked Kevin Vallejos.
Saturday’s occasion marks UFC’s last occasion earlier than transferring to Paramount+ within the new yr.
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Upcoming UFC Schedule
| UFC Battle Evening | Dec. 13 | Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape | Flyweights | Las Vegas | ESPN+ |
