Brandon Royval and Manel Kape will square off in a potential title eliminator at UFC Fight Night 253.
Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape preview
Since falling short in his title opportunity against flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 296, Royval (17-7 MMA, 7-3 UFC) rebounded with back-to-back wins over former champion Brandon Moreno, and most recently Tatsuro Taira at UFC Fight Night 244.
Meanwhile, Kape (20-7 MMA, 5-3 UFC) returned to the win column with a third-round TKO of Bruno Silva earlier this month at UFC on ESPN 63. He has won five of his past six.
Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape odds
According to DraftKings, Kape is a moderate -198 favorite over Royval, who’s listed as a +164 underdog.
How to watch Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape at UFC Fight Night 253
- When: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Where: UFC Apex, Las Vegas
- Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 253.
