Kape Stuns Royval With First-Round KO

Manel Kape stopped Brandon Royval in the first round during their flyweight clash at UFC Vegas 112, as you can see how the fight played out live. 

Royval entered the main event determined to regain his momentum after suffering a loss to Joshua Van at UFC 317 in June. That defeat halted what had been an impressive run that included victories over former champion Brandon Moreno and Tatsuro Taira. For Royval, a decisive victory over Kape was absolutely essential. A win would immediately re-insert him into the championship conversation. 

Meanwhile, Kape was on his own impressive run, entering the main event riding a two-fight win streak with victories over Bruno Silva and Asu Almabayev. This marked Kape’s second time headlining a UFC card, a testament to his rising profile. By defeating a high-caliber opponent like Royval, Kape intended to solidify his position as a legitimate contender. 

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