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Pre-Fight Narratives
Manel Kape vs Brandon Royval
- The long‑awaited flyweight main event had been booked and canceled twice earlier in 2025 (Royval withdrew with concussions; Kape with a broken foot) before being rebooked for Dec. 13, 2025. https://mmamania.com/
- The bout was billed as a pivotal, five‑round main event with clear title implications — the winner would be squarely in the 2026 flyweight title conversation. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Brandon Royval entered as a top contender and former title challenger (ranked inside the division’s top 5), seeking to rebound after a loss to Joshua Van. https://mmafighting.com/
- Manel Kape came in on a streak of stoppage wins but carried a reputation for inconsistency and low volume; a win here was pitched as potentially vaulting him into title‑eliminator status. https://mmamania.com/
- Both fighters made weight (reported 126.0 lbs for the non‑title main event) and the card was slated to air on ESPN2/ESPN+ with a 10:00 p.m. ET main‑card start. https://mmamania.com/
- Betting markets and media picks leaned toward Kape as the favorite, while some analysts still backed Royval’s pressure and grappling to trouble Kape. https://sports.yahoo.com/
Steven Asplund vs Sean Sharaf
- Steven Asplund was making his UFC debut, billed as a tall heavyweight nicknamed "Concrete," listed entering the bout with a ~7-1 record. mmamania.com
- The bout was a 265-lb heavyweight scheduled for the prelims (Prelims on ESPN+/ESPN2, 7 p.m. ET) at UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape on Dec. 13, 2025. mmajunkie.usatoday.com
- Weigh-ins showed Asplund at 261 lbs and Sharaf at 251 lbs; Asplund entered as the betting favorite in various books (mid-to-high minus), while Sharaf was the underdog. mmamania.com
- Sean Sharaf came in with a 4-2 pro record (0-1 in the UFC) and was considered a testy matchup after being stopped in his own UFC debut vs. Justin Tafa. si.com
Kevin Vallejos vs Giga Chikadze
- Bout booked as the co‑main event of UFC Vegas 112 (UFC Apex, Las Vegas) on Dec. 13, 2025 — a 145 lb featherweight main‑card fight with the card slated to start around 10 p.m. ET. mmamania.com
- Profile contrast: Kevin Vallejos was presented as a 24‑year‑old Argentine prospect (shorter, pressure boxer) while Giga Chikadze was the 37‑year‑old Georgian kickboxing ace (taller, rangy striker). tapology.com
- Pre‑fight narrative framed this as a classic youth vs. veteran stylistic clash — Vallejos' pressure and boxing against Chikadze's long‑range kicks — with questions over whether Vallejos was ready for a ranked veteran and whether Chikadze could snap a recent downturn; betting markets and writers treated it as a meaningful stylistic test. lowkickmma.com
Joanderson Brito vs Isaac Thomson
- The featherweight bout was scheduled on the preliminary card of UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape on Dec. 13, 2025 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, with prelims listed to begin at 7 p.m. ET. https://sports.yahoo.com/
- Melsik Baghdasaryan was originally expected to face Joanderson Brito but withdrew; Isaac Thomson stepped in on short notice as a promotional newcomer. https://en.wikipedia.org/
- Brito entered the fight as the clear betting favorite (roughly -238 to -240) while Thomson was the underdog (+185 to +200) per available odds boards. https://fightful.com/
- Pre-fight narrative noted Brito was coming off back-to-back losses and some outlets picked Thomson to pull off an upset in his short‑notice debut. https://si.com/
Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere
- The featherweight bout was scheduled for UFC on ESPN 73 (UFC Vegas 112) at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Dec. 13, 2025, placed on the main card. mmajunkie.usatoday.com
- Both fighters weighed in at 145.5 lbs (NSAC allows a one‑pound non‑title allowance) for the matchup. mmamania.com
- Melquizael Costa (25-7) arrived on momentum after several big 2025 wins while Morgan Charrière (21-12-1) was a former Cage Warriors champion; the pairing was billed as a likely banger. mmamania.com
- Costa had moved from relative unknown to a breakout 2025 run — including a quick guillotine of Andre Fili and a Fight of the Night vs. Julian Erosa — giving him notable momentum entering this fight. sports.yahoo.com
- Costa publicly predicted he would knock out Charrière with a head kick prior to the bout. mmafighting.com
King Green vs Lance Gibson Jr
- King Green entered the bout on the heels of successive defeats to Paddy Pimblett and Mauricio Ruffy and was described as needing a win to stop a slide. MMA Mania
- The matchup was scheduled as a 160‑lb catchweight on the main card of UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Dec. 13, 2025 (bout #7). Tapology
- Pro records posted entering the fight: King Green 32-17-1; Lance Gibson Jr. 9-1-0. Tapology
- Betting markets listed Green as the slight favorite (roughly -190 to -196) with Gibson a modest underdog (+160 to +174) heading into the fight. Fightful (MMA)
- Weigh‑ins recorded both fighters at 158.5 lbs (made the 160‑lb catchweight limit) ahead of the main card meeting. Tapology
- Lance Gibson Jr. was making his UFC debut after a Bellator run, while previews framed Green as an entertaining, wily veteran with sharp in‑cage smarts. LowKick MMA
During Fight Narratives
Manel Kape vs Brandon Royval
- Kape opened by chopping at Royval’s lead leg and pressing forward, forcing the action early. https://mmamania.com/
- Royval responded with body kicks and attempted distance striking, but absorbed a heavy counter right as Kape moved through him. https://cagesidepress.com/
- Kape pinned Royval to the fence and landed a short, violent right hook that dropped Royval to the canvas. https://mmafighting.com/
- Kape followed with ground punches and Herb Dean stopped the fight at 3:18 of Round 1 (officially TKO/KO R1 3:18). https://tapology.com/
- Replay and eyewitness accounts noted Royval went out cold at least once and briefly regained consciousness as the referee intervened; the stoppage was described as clean by some outlets and controversial by others. https://sports.yahoo.com/
- UFC Stats credited Kape with a slight edge in total and significant strikes (roughly 18‑17) and listed the finish as a right‑hand KO leading to follow‑up punches. https://www.espn.com/mma/
Steven Asplund vs Sean Sharaf
- Steven Asplund def. Sean Sharaf via TKO (punches) at 3:49 of Round 2 — standing TKO finish at UFC Apex in Las Vegas (UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape, Dec. 13, 2025). tapology.com
- Asplund pressed the action from the opening bell, throwing high-volume combinations and staying on Sharaf until the finish; Sharaf wore down under the pressure and Asplund often defended by leaning back away from exchanges. mmamania.com
- Fight metrics show Asplund overwhelmingly outlanded Sharaf (Asplund ~172 of 294 total strikes, 170 significant; Sharaf ~66 of 154 total, 66 significant) and controlled the action en route to the R2 TKO. espn.com
Kevin Vallejos vs Giga Chikadze
- Round 1: Chikadze started well, landing hard liver kicks and keeping range; Round 2: Vallejos timed a right to push Chikadze to the fence, followed with another right, spun into a backfist that caught Chikadze, then landed another right and finished with a series of elbows to end the contest. mmamania.com
- Official finish: Kevin Vallejos defeated Giga Chikadze by KO/TKO — spinning backfist and elbows — at 1:29 of Round 2 (result line listed as KO/TKO, spinning backfist and elbows). wikipedia.org
- The knockout was noted as a dramatic, highlight‑reel spinning backfist finish and was reported as Giga Chikadze's first career KO loss; multiple outlets flagged the finish as a sudden, brutal stoppage. mmamania.com
Joanderson Brito vs Isaac Thomson
- Joanderson Brito defeated Isaac Thomson by unanimous decision after three 5-minute rounds at featherweight. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- All three judges scored the contest 29-28 for Brito, the fight went the distance (3 rounds, 15:00) on the prelims. https://mmafighting.com/
- The decision and result (Brito def. Thomson) were posted across fight databases, showing Brito as the winner on the prelims card. https://tapology.com/
Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere
- After an early exchange of kicks, Costa landed a left high kick that blasted through Charrière's block and connected on the temple, knocking Charrière out instantly at 1:14 of Round 1. mmamania.com
- The official result was KO/TKO (head kick) at 1:14 of Round 1 (widely reported as a 73‑second/high‑kick finish). espn.com
- The finish was characterized across outlets as an obliterating, highlight‑reel head‑kick that prematurely ended Charrière's night. lowkickmma.com
King Green vs Lance Gibson Jr
- King Green defeated Lance Gibson Jr. via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) after three rounds; the bout went to the final bell (R3, 5:00). ESPN
- The contest was contested at a 160‑lb catchweight and completed the scheduled 3 x 5‑minute rounds, with two judges awarding the fight to Green. Fightful (MMA)
- Green leaned on his trademark striking and some underrated takedowns to earn a close, judge’s decision — the bout was competitive and ultimately left to the scorecards. LowKick MMA
- The fight took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Dec. 13, 2025, on the main card (aired on ESPN2/ESPN+); broadcast and commentary details were listed on event pages. Tapology
Post-Fight Narratives
Manel Kape vs Brandon Royval
- Kape loudly called out new champion Joshua Van in his octagon speech, proclaiming he wants the next title shot and arguing he would’ve been champion without his earlier injury. https://si.com/
- The finish gave Kape a third straight stoppage and was widely framed as a statement win that makes a strong case for a title eliminator or direct title shot. https://mmamania.com/
- Kape earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus (reported/disclosed) and his post‑fight stock in the division jumped accordingly. https://tapology.com/
- Royval posted on Instagram saying he was okay despite the loss, but the defeat marked his second straight loss and the first knockout loss of his pro career — a setback that likely costs him Top‑5 standing. https://sports.yahoo.com/
- Coverage debated next steps: some suggested Royval take a ranked rebound bout (names like Steve Erceg were floated), while others noted the flyweight picture is crowded with contenders such as Tatsuro Taira and Alexandre Pantoja. https://mmamania.com/
- Several outlets framed the result as shaking up the 125‑lb title picture and penciled potential matchups (e.g., Kape vs. Tatsuro Taira or Kape vs. Joshua Van) as logical next steps for the winner. https://mmamania.com/
Steven Asplund vs Sean Sharaf
- Asplund earned praise as an aggressive, entertaining slugger who understands how he wins fights, though analysts tempered expectations for an immediate title run and suggested adding more body work to round out his offense. sports.yahoo.com
- The bout was reported as Fight of the Night with $50,000 bonuses awarded (Asplund vs. Sharaf), per event summaries. wikipedia.org
- Official results updated records: Asplund improved to 7-1 while Sharaf fell to 4-2 following the R2 KO/TKO loss. espn.com
Kevin Vallejos vs Giga Chikadze
- Vallejos earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for the spinning backfist KO and was identified as a rising threat in the division, with outlets noting he moved up in the UFC rankings after the win. mmamania.com
- Giga Chikadze publicly addressed fans after suffering the KO (articles referenced his comments and circulated video/highlight packages of the finish). mmafighting.com
- The loss deepened concerns about Chikadze's slide (reports noted multiple recent defeats and warned he must 'figure it out' quickly, with some pieces saying another loss could jeopardize his UFC roster spot). mmamania.com
- Post‑fight records and details listed Vallejos improving to 17‑1 and Chikadze dropping to 15‑6 on official event pages; finish listed as KO (spinning backfist) at 1:29 of Round 2. espn.com
Joanderson Brito vs Isaac Thomson
- With the unanimous-decision win Brito ended his losing streak and picked up a victory that moves his record (reported as 18-5-1 by outlets). https://tapology.com/
- Isaac Thomson's short‑notice UFC debut resulted in a decision loss; his record is listed as 9-3 and the bout is recorded as his promotional introduction. https://en.wikipedia.org/
Melquizael Costa vs Morgan Charriere
- Costa's victory extended his UFC win streak (five straight under the UFC banner) and further elevated his profile in the featherweight division. mmamania.com
- Costa earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for the head‑kick knockout. mmamania.com
- Writers noted the finish as a contender for Knockout of the Year and said the win inches Costa closer to a Top‑15 ranking; suggested next opponents included ranked names such as Jamall Emmers. sports.yahoo.com
- Costa had predicted the head‑kick pre‑fight, and at least one postfight writeup relayed his expectation that the momentum could propel him toward bigger opportunities (even suggesting a title‑shot trajectory in commentary). mmafighting.com
King Green vs Lance Gibson Jr
- The win snapped Green’s two‑fight losing streak and was his first victory since April 2024. MMA Mania
- Official record updates listed King Green at 33-17-1 and Lance Gibson Jr. at 9-2 following the decision. Tapology
- Coverage framed the victory as a potential springboard for Green and noted a suggested next match with the winner of Alexander Hernandez vs. Michael Johnson. MMA Mania
- Reports noted no disclosed pay or post‑fight quotes in the available coverage and Tapology’s page included an option to dispute the fight result. Tapology
| Fighter | VS | Fighter | |
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| Main | |||
| VS |
18-8-0-0
x
FLW #2
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✓
28-1-0-0
sub
R1
3:14
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VS |
31-14-0-0
x
|
|
|
✓
5-0-0-0
dec
R3
5:00
|
VS |
0-0-0-0
x
|
|
|
✓
5-1-0-0
ko
R2
3:49
|
VS |
1-1-0-0
x
|
|
| Prelims | |||
✓
8-2-0-0
ko
R1
2:05
|
VS |
7-1-0-0
x
|
|
| VS |
8-2-0-0
x
|
||
✓
16-1-0-0
ko
R2
1:29
|
VS |
17-5-0-0
x
FW #15
|
|
—
6-2-0-0
draw
R3
5:00
|
VS |
14-6-0-0
—
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|
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✓
17-6-1-0
dec
R3
5:00
|
VS |
5-2-0-0
x
|
|
|
✓
25-8-0-0
ko
R1
1:14
|
VS |
21-11-1-0
x
|
|
|
✓
8-1-0-0
dec
R3
5:00
|
VS |
8-1-0-0
x
|
|
✓
32-17-1-1
dec
R3
5:00
|
VS |
5-1-0-0
x
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