The UFC is bringing the fireworks for their last event ever on Espn, a stacked fight card awaits at UFC Vegas 112. 13 high level match ups await MMA fans Saturday night, a few with very high stakes.
The Main Event will feature 2 Flyweights clash with a potential title shot on the line. If either prospect can produce a flashy finish, they might just earn themselves a title shot.
The other headliner will feature a match up of Veteran & top prospect. Kevin Vallejos will look to make a splash in the featherweight rankings with a win over Veteran Giga Chikadze.
A task easier said then done but it all goes down Saturday night none the less. With the card quickly approaching lets get right into a preview of every fight on the Main Card of UFC Vegas 112!
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Main Event: Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape Preview – Flyweight
Long Awaited Main Event Of UFC Vegas 112
The 3x booked match up of Manel Kape vs Brandon Royval will headline the last fight card ever on ESPN. The pair traded pull outs in the first match ups with Royval pulling out due to injury in March and Kape pulling out in May for the same reasoning.
Both prospects seemingly can now produce a clean bill of health and the stakes are higher then ever. Newly crowned flyweight champion Joshua Van needs an opponent for a title defense and a big finish here could sway match makers into making the winner the challenger.
Kape has been on an impressive run as of late. The flashy striker has finished back to back fights over two very skilled fighters, calling for a title shot with his last win.
Unfortunately due to injury Kapes run at the title has been stalled but he has a great opportunity in front of him to secure a title shot. Brandon Royval is the only thing that stands in his way, a tall task to say the least.
Royval is a very lengthy volume striker that likes to bring the action to his opponents. Known to be somewhat of a cardio monster as well, Royval shines in longer fights quite like this match up.
With Royvals come forward style, it should draw out a fire fight with counter puncher Kape. This fight has fire works written all over it and MMA fans across the globe are highly anticipating Saturday nights Main Event.
Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape Odds:
- Moneyline: Brandon Royval (+230) vs Manel Kape (-270)
- Round Total: 3.5 Total Rounds – Over (-135) / Under (+115)
- Most Likely Method Of Victory: Manel Kape By KO/TKO (+105)
Co – Main Event: Giga Chikadze vs Kevin Vallejos Preview – Featherweight
Featherweight Co – Main Event
Top featherweight prospect Kevin Vallejos will be taking on Giga Chikadze in the Co – Main Event. The bout is scheduled for 3 rounds and will be Vallejo’s first Chance at breaking into the rankings.
Vallejos has been the talk of the town lately, with back to back wins since his DWCS performance. The 2x alum of DWCS with his first match up being against fellow hard hitting featherweight Jean Silva where he lost a close split decision.
The loss is what started all the hype on the Argentina superstar. Giga Chikadze will prove to be his biggest test yet, with a serious experience edge in the match up.
Chikadze has 11 bouts under the UFC banner with a very serious resume filled with legends. The Georgian Kickboxer should provide a big test in the striking department for Vallejos.
MMA fans across the globe will be excited to see if Vallejos can pass that test, or if Chikadze can get back into the win column.
Giga Chikadze vs Kevin Vallejos Odds:
- Moneyline: Kevin Vallejos (-300) vs Giga Chikadze (+250)
- Round Total: 2.5 Total Rounds – Over (-155) / Under (+135)
- Most Likely Method Of Victory: Kevin Vallejos By Points (+130)
Cesar Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk Preview – Middleweight
Highly Anticipated Bout
MMA fans across the globe are highly anticipating the UFC debut of Cezary Oleksiejczuk on Saturday night. The prospect will take on fellow DWCS alumni Cesar Almeida in a 3 round bout.
UFC match makers should be applauded for this one, as they have paired 2 highly skilled strikers together. Almeida’s kickboxing resume should shed some light on his true skills, very impressive to say the least.
The Brazilian veteran is coming off a potential KO of the year performance in January. He was knocked down several times but managed to come away with the knockout win in comeback fashion.
Even with the momentum, The veteran will have his hands full with heavy hitting prospect Oleksiejczuk. The prospect is looking to keep his momentum rolling after a very impressive KO win that earned him a contract on DWCS.
Oleksiejczuk will be looking to prove he belongs in his debut match up, but will Almeida teach him a veteran lesson?
Cesar Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk Odds:
- Moneyline: Cesar Almeida (+175) vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk (-205)
- Round Total: 1.5 Total Rounds – Over (-145) / Under (+125)
- Most Likely Method Of Victory: Oleksiejczuk By KO/TKO (+140)
Morgan Charriere vs Melquizael Costa Preview – Featherweight
Hard Hitting Featherweights Square Off
MMA fans across the globe are excited for a match up between high level prospects Saturday night. Morgan Charriere will make the trip across the pond to fight Melquizael Costa in a 3 round bout.
Costa will be holding a little more of the momentum rolling into the match up. After a tough KO loss to power puncher Steve Garcia, The prospect has been on a tear ripping off 4 wins in a row.
In the grappling department Costa has shown the most improvement, with 2 submission wins and 2 grapple heavy decision wins. Costa will have his hands full with Charriere, as his takedown defense is top notch due to his frame.
Charriere athleticism advantage is pretty wide, which could further provide issue to Costa’s gameplan. If these 2 fighters decide to meet in the middle and scrap it out, this could be the fight of the night.
Morgan Charriere vs Melquizael Costa Odds:
- Moneyline: Melquizael Costa (-110) vs Morgan Charriere (-110)
- Round Total: 2.5 Total Rounds – Over (-200) / Under (+174)
- Most Likely Method Of Victory: Melquizael Costa By Points (+130)
King Green vs Lance Gibson Jr Preview – Lightweight
Short Notice Addition To The Main Card
The UFC has added a banger of a match up to the card on just a weeks notice. King Green will have his hands full in his return to the octagon when he takes on highly touted prospect Lance Gibson Jr.
The prospect Gibson Jr will be making his debut to the UFC after signing on short notice. A previous stint in the Bellator promotion built his hype, with some very flashy knockouts on his resume.
The downside is he was fighting very low level prospects, now at 30 years old and 10 pro fights he gets his chance on the big stage. King Green is making his return to the octagon after back to back brutal finish losses to top prospects Pimblett and most recently Mauricio Ruffy.
The UFC has not done him any favors by immediately tossing him back in there with another hard hitting prospect. King Green is a Veteran with over 27 fights in the UFC, If anyone can handle a tough prospect it is a fighter of his caliber.
King Green vs Lance Gibson Jr Odds:
- Moneyline: King Green (-210) vs Lance Gibson Jr (+180)
- Round Total: 2.5 Total Rounds – Over (+115) / Under (-135)
- Most Likely Method Of Victory: King Green By Points (+175)
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha Preview – Heavyweight
Heavyweight Bout
MMA fans are in for a grapplers delight Saturday night when Kennedy Nzechukwu takes on Marcus Buchecha. The match up features BJJ royalty in Buchecha, taking on a UFC veteran in Nzechukwu that has a win and 2 losses coming by submission.
Buchecha will make his return to the octagon Saturday night after losing a tough split decision in his debut. As a big favorite no less, MMA fans across the globe and even Buchecha himself were very underwhelmed by his performance.
While the newly signed prospect will be looking to bounce back, a tough task stands in front of him with Nzechukwu. The Veteran has 14 fights in his tenure with the UFC, with solid wins on his resume.
Nzechukwu is also trying to bounce back from a tough submission loss, which should provide some context to why this match up was made. The UFC knows what they are doing, and clearly are trying to give the newly signed prospect a tailor made match up.
Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha Odds:
- Moneyline: Kennedy Nzechukwu (-128) vs Marcus Buchecha (+108)
- Round Total: 1.5 Total Rounds – Over (-115) / Under (-105)
- Most Likely Method Of Victory: Kennedy Nzechukwu By KO/TKO (+160)
UFC Vegas 112 Schedule & FAQ
When is UFC Vegas 112?
- UFC Vegas 112 will take place Saturday, December 13th, 2025.
Where is UFC Vegas 112?
- UFC Vegas 112 will go down live at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.
What time does UFC Vegas 112 start?
- UFC Vegas 112 Preliminary Card start time: 4 p.m. ET
- UFC Vegas 112 Main Card start time: 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch UFC Vegas 112?
- UFC Vegas 112 Preliminary Card Coverage: ESPN+
- UFC Vegas 112 Main Card Coverage: ESPN+
How to Bet on UFC Vegas 112?
- Most international and domestic sportsbooks will carry odds for a fight card of this caliber, but check out our best online sportsbooks here to see what Betting News recommends for a great UFC betting experience.