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For the one last time, UFC is hosting an event on an ESPN network, as UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape takes place on Saturday, Dec. 13 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
The fight card is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN Deportes, with coverage expanding to ESPN2 at 9:30 p.m. EST. Fans looking to watch this weekend’s UFC action can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial along with up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV does not offer a free trial but does have other promotional offers available to watch the fights.
ESPN had offered exclusive access to UFC pay-per-views and original content such as Dana White’s Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter, along with old fights and post fight reactions, but this will be the final UFC event on ESPN networks. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DIRECTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.
| Streaming Service | Starting Monthly Price | Free Trial | Free Trial Length | Max Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $89.99 | Yes | 5 days | $40 off first month |
| FuboTV | $55.99 | Yes | 5 days | $30 off first month |
| Paramount+ | $7.99 | Yes | 7 days | N/A |
| Sling TV | $45.99 | No | N/A | $30 off first month |
| ESPN | $12.99 | No | N/A | N/A |
Starting in 2026, UFC will be exclusively on Paramount+, with UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett opening that coverage on Jan. 24.
The card features 12 fights across eight different weight classes, with the main event involving flyweight Brandon Royval and Manel Kape.
Fight Card
| Who | Weight Class | Main Card, Prelims, Early Prelims |
|---|---|---|
| Jamey-Lyn Horth vs. Tereza Bledá | Women’s Flyweight | Prelims |
| Allen Frye Jr. vs. Guilherme Pat | Heavyweight | Prelims |
| Melissa Croden vs. Luana Santos | Women’s Bantamweight | Prelims |
| Sean Sharaf vs. Steven Asplund | Heavyweight | Prelims |
| Neil Magny vs. Yaroslav Amosov | Welterweight | Prelims |
| Joanderson Brito vs. Isaac Thomson | Featherweight | Prelims |
| King Green vs. Lance Gibson Jr. | Catchweight | Main Card |
| Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Marcus Buchecha | Heavyweight | Main Card |
| Melquizael Costa vs. Morgan Charriere | Featherweight | Main Card |
| Cesar Almeida vs. Cezary Oleksiejczuk | Middleweight | Main Card |
| Giga Chikadze vs. Kevin Vallejos | Featherweight | Main Card |
| Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape | Flyweight | Main Card |
Where: UFC APEX in Las Vegas
Main Event Tale of the Tape
This bout sees the No. 2 and No. 6 contenders in the flyweight division face off as Royval looks to bounce back from an unanimous decision loss to new Flyweight Champion Joshua Van, while Kape looks for his third-straight win by KO/TKO. These two have combined for 19 first round finishes with Royval having a nine to five edge in submission victories and Kape having a 13 to four advantage in knockout victories.
| Brandon Royval | Manel Kape | |
|---|---|---|
| 17-8-0 | Record | 21-7-0 |
| Loss by unanimous decision | Last Fight | Win by by third round KO/TKO |
| 5′9″ | Height | 5′5″ |
| 125.5 lbs | Weight | 126 lbs |
| 68 in | Reach | 68 in |
| 38.5 in | Leg Reach | 39 in |
| United States | Country | Angola |
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); SlingTV; ESPN
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