As the year comes to an end, the Apex Center in Las Vegas, Nevada will serve as the location for both the last UFC event of 2025, as well as the final show under the ESPN banner. In the headlining bout of UFC Vegas 112, one-time flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval mixes it up with former RIZIN champion Manel Kape. In the UFC Vegas 112 co-main event, Georgian striking specialist Giga Chikadze meets top Argentinian prospect Kevin Vallejos.
UFC Vegas 112 Main Event
Previously embarking on a three-fight win streak, Royval stood nearly on the doorstep of a second shot at reigning 125-lb gold standard Alexandre Pantoja, but a unanimous decision loss to Joshua Van emphatically derailed those plans. Eager to get back on track towards the belt, “Raw Dawg” is on a mission to end the year with another highlight reel performance.
Stepping into the Octagon for the first time since March, Kape has remained flawless since falling to Muhammad Mokaev at UFC 304, rattling off two back-to-back wins over Bruno Silva and Asu Almabayev. Having once held a major mixed martial arts strap during his days in Japan, “Starboy” endeavors to ascend even further up the flyweight rankings to challenge for his first UFC championship.
UFC Vegas 112 Co-Main Event
A member of the UFC roster since 2019, Chikadze has collected a laundry list of impressive victories over the years, besting the likes of Cub Swanson, Edson Barboza and Alex Caceres. Remaining out of the win column for over two years, the Georgia standout is seeking to prove he is still one of the best in the world at featherweight.
Garnering a sterling reputation on the Brazilian regional scene as a triple champion, Vallejos has flourished on the international stage in the UFC. Earning a contract on the Contender Series in 2024, “El Chino” is currently 2-0 in the promotion, with his only defeat as a professional coming at the hands of fellow 145-lb elite Jean Silva.
More Bouts On the UFC Vegas 112 Main Card
Rounding out the UFC Vegas 112 main card, middleweights César Almeida and Cezary Oleksiejczuk clash. Then, featherweight prospect Melquizael Costa faces off with French veteran Morgan Charrière. Finally, former light heavyweight contender Kennedy Nzechukwu continues his expedition at 265-lb against Marcus Buchecha.
UFC Vegas 112 Predictions and Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for pay-per-views and from tournament fights in the Regular Season, Playoffs, and Finals.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains. Staff picks in 2023 were won by Ben Jamieson with a record of 300-148.
Find our UFC Vegas 112 picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after UFC 323:
- Hank Strandberg: 208-118
- Frazer Krohn: 166-122
- Drew Zuhosky: 161-162
- Jeremy Brand: 140-97
- Andrew Benjamin: 32-90
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Kennedy Nzechukwu -128
Vs.
Marcus Buchecha +108
HEAVYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Buchecha via First Round Submission
Hank Strandberg: Nzechukwu by Second Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Nzechukwu by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Nzechukwu by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Nzechukwu: 3
Staff picking Buchecha: 1
Melquizael Costa -135
Vs.
Morgan Charriere +115
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Costa by Unanimous Decision
Hank Strandberg: Costa by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Charriere by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Kron: Charriere by Second Round Knockout
Staff picking Costa: 2
Staff picking Charriere: 2
Cezary Oleksiejczuk -205
Vs.
Cesar Almeida +175
MIDDLEWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Almeida by Second Round Knockout
Hank Strandberg: Oleksiejczuk by First Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Almeida by First Round Knockout
Frazer Kron: Oleksiejczuk by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Oleksiejczuk: 2
Staff picking Almeida: 2
Kevin Vallejos -330
Vs.
Giga Chikadze +270
FEATHERWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Chikadze by Third Round Submission
Hank Strandberg: Vallejos by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Chikadze by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Chikadze by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Vallejos: 1
Staff picking Chikadze: 3
Manel Kape -280
Vs.
Brandon Royval +240
FLYWEIGHT
Jeremy Brand: Kape by Third Round TKO
Hank Strandberg: Royval by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Royval by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Kape by Fourth Round Knockout
Staff picking Kape: 2
Staff picking Royval: 2
