Manel Kape closed out the last UFC fight of the ESPN era last night (Sat., Dec. 13, 2025) at UFC Vegas 112 LIVE on ESPN+ from inside UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, putting a vicious stop to flyweight contender Brandon Royval with a first-round TKO (punches).

Go inside the numbers of UFC Vegas 112, the final event of the year, where a couple of historic knockouts happened to close the show.

The final UFC event of the year was capped by a first-round knockout by Manel Kape against former title challenger Brandon Royval. The win shot Kape up the flyweight rankings and squarely into the championship picture.

In a 5-round flyweight main event bout, Brandon Royval meets Manel Kape Saturday at UFC on ESPN 73 at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, at 10 p.m. ET.

Manel Kape is brimming with confidence and has made big claims following his Round 1 TKO win over Brandon Royval earlier tonight at UFC Vegas 112.

Manel Kape’s knockout of Brandon Royval at UFC Vegas 112 sparks interest as fans wonder how much money the flyweight earned.

Brandon Royval takes on Manel Kape in the final UFC event of the year, plus details for the UFC's return in 2026.