Two Major Changes Disrupt Final UFC Card of 2025 During Fight Week
The final UFC card of 2025, UFC Vegas 112, is experiencing notable disruptions during fight week. This event is significant as it marks the end of the UFC’s 2025 schedule and the ESPN era. Scheduled to take place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV, the main event features top-ranked flyweights, Manel Kape and Brandon Royval, vying for victory.
Card Adjustments Ahead of UFC Vegas 112
Recently, changes were made to the fight card. Melsik Baghdasaryan withdrew from a featherweight match against Joanderson Brito just days before weigh-ins. Shortly thereafter, the UFC secured Isaac Thomson as a replacement. Thomson, an LFA standout on a three-fight win streak, last competed at LFA 219, where he won a split decision against Akbarjon Islomboev.
While Brito enters the Octagon on a two-fight losing streak, he previously showcased his skills with a five-fight win streak, finishing every opponent after his UFC debut loss in 2022.
Introducing New Fighters
Additions to the card also include King Green, a seasoned lightweight fighter, who will welcome former Bellator star Lance Gibson Jr. in a catchweight bout. Green, who has been with the UFC since 2013, has faced difficulties in recent fights, suffering two consecutive first-round stoppages. Conversely, Gibson seeks to maintain momentum after bouncing back from his first professional defeat with two quick victories in 2023.
UFC Vegas 112 Fight Card
The combatants for UFC Vegas 112 are set, featuring a total of 13 bouts:
- Main Event: Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape
- Co-Main Event: Giga Chikadze vs. Kevin Vallejos
- Cesar Almeida vs. Cezary Oleksiejczuk
- Morgan Charriere vs. Melquizael Costa
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs. Marcus Buchecha
- King Green vs. Lance Gibson Jr.
- Amanda Lemos vs. Gillian Robertson
- Joanderson Brito vs. Isaac Thomson
- Neil Magny vs. Yaroslav Amosov
- Sean Sharaf vs. Steven Asplund
- Luana Santos vs. Melissa Croden
- Allen Frye vs. Guillherme Pat
- Tereza Bleda vs. Jamey-Lyn Horth
As the final UFC event of the year approaches, fans eagerly await these climactic showdowns. Changes to the fight card add an element of unpredictability, ensuring an exhilarating evening at UFC Vegas 112.
