UFC Vegas 112: Royval vs Kape took place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas and delivered clear results across the main card. The Fight Night event was headlined by a flyweight matchup between Brandon Royval and Manel Kape, with several finishes and close fights shaping the night. The results may have a strong impact on rankings moving forward.
Manel Kape Stops Brandon Royval in the First Round
The main event ended quickly as Manel Kape defeated Brandon Royval by TKO in the first round. From the opening seconds, Kape looked calm and sharp. He landed clean punches while avoiding Royval’s pressure. Midway through the round, Kape connected with a strong right hand that dropped Royval. He followed with punches on the ground, forcing the referee to stop the fight at 3:18 of Round 1. The win puts Kape in a strong position in the flyweight division.
Kevin Vallejos Knocks Out Giga Chikadze
In the co-main event, Kevin Vallejos scored a big win over Giga Chikadze with a second-round knockout. Vallejos stayed aggressive and waited for his moment. Early in the second round, he landed a powerful strike that ended the fight at 1:29. This victory stands out as one of the most important wins of Vallejos’ career and moves him forward in the featherweight division.
Oleksiejczuk Wins on Points, Costa Finishes Early
Cezary Oleksiejczuk earned a unanimous decision win over Cesar Almeida after three rounds. Oleksiejczuk controlled the pace with steady striking and clean movement. All three judges scored the fight 30-27 in his favor.
Earlier on the card, Melquizael Costa finished Morgan Charriere in the first round. Costa landed a clean head kick that ended the fight at 1:14 of Round 1. It was a fast and clear win that showed Costa’s striking power.
Draw and Close Decision Complete the Main Card
The heavyweight bout between Kennedy Nzechukwu and Marcus Buchecha ended in a draw. Both fighters had moments of success, but neither did enough to secure a clear win. All three judges scored the fight 28-28.
Opening the main card, King Green defeated Lance Gibson Jr. by split decision. The fight was competitive throughout, but Green’s experience and timing helped him earn the win on two scorecards.
UFC Vegas 112 Main Card Results
| Fight | Winner | Method | Round / Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape | Manel Kape | TKO (Punches) | Round 1, 3:18 |
| Giga Chikadze vs Kevin Vallejos | Kevin Vallejos | KO | Round 2, 1:29 |
| Cesar Almeida vs Cezary Oleksiejczuk | Cezary Oleksiejczuk | Unanimous Decision | 3 Rounds |
| Morgan Charriere vs Melquizael Costa | Melquizael Costa | KO (Head Kick) | Round 1, 1:14 |
| Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha | Draw | Draw | 3 Rounds |
| King Green vs Lance Gibson Jr. | King Green | Split Decision | 3 Rounds |
What These Results Mean Going Forward
Kape’s win over Royval puts him closer to a future title opportunity at flyweight. Vallejos and Costa both made strong statements at featherweight with knockout wins. Oleksiejczuk showed consistency with a clean decision, while the draw between Nzechukwu and Buchecha leaves room for another matchup.
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