UFC Fight Night: Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape Odds + Preview
The UFC closes its five-year run with ESPN as Brandon Royval and Manel Kape headline a flyweight showdown with major title implications. With uncertainty surrounding Alexandre Pantoja’s return, the winner could be next in line for a championship shot. The card also features rising contenders and fan favorites in what feels like a fitting finale to the ESPN era.
A New Era Begins as UFC Leaves ESPN
The final UFC event on ESPN is officially here. UFC Fight Night: Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape closes out the promotion’s five-year broadcast deal with ESPN, and while the run had its highs and lows, it delivered plenty of memorable moments. The flyweight main event carries major title implications, with both Royval and Kape aiming to climb the rankings and secure a championship opportunity. The division now has a new champion in Joshua Van after UFC 323, but former titleholder Alexandre Pantoja is still expected to receive a rematch if he can recover from his gruesome elbow injury. If Pantoja isn’t ready in time, the winner of Royval vs. Kape is the clear next man up.
Kape enters the matchup as a sizable -278 favorite despite not fighting all year, bringing his trademark explosiveness and finishing ability. Royval, meanwhile, is looking to bounce back after a decision loss to Van, a fight in which he appeared to be ahead before fading late. Stylistically, this matchup promises action and urgency, with both fighters knowing a title shot could be on the line.
The rest of the card features several fighters looking to make a statement. Keep an eye on Kevin Vallejos in the co-main event as he takes on Giga Chikadze, while fan favorite King Green returns to the main card against Lance Gibson Jr. As the UFC and ESPN prepare to move on to a new chapter, this final event feels like a fitting send-off.
Check out the full card and event info below.
Odds and Fight Details
The main card starts at 9:00 PM CDT.
| UFC Fight Night | Las Vegas | |
| Brandon Royval(+225 ML) | Manel Kape (-278 ML) |
| Giga Chikadze (+270 ML) | Kevin Vallejos (-340 ML) |
| Cesar Almeida (+170 ML) | Cezary Oleksiejczuk (-205 ML) |
| Malquizael Costa (-135 ML) | Morgan Charriere (+114 ML) |
| Kennedy Nzechukwu (-125 ML) | Marcus Buchecha (+105 ML) |
| King Green (-192 ML) | Lance Gibson Jr. (+160 ML) |