UFC’s final card of 2025 — and ultimate present to air on ESPN+ — will function the second octagon look of jiu-jitsu legend Marcus Buchecha, who takes on Kennedy Nzechukwu on Dec. 13.
UFC Vegas 112 will shut the yr for the corporate on the UFC APEX and likewise embody rising featherweight Melquizael Costa battling Morgan Charriere.
The lineup can be topped by a five-round flyweight showdown between Brandon Royval and Manel Kape.
Buchecha (5-2) placed on a disappointing efficiency in his UFC debut again in July, gassing out and dropping a choice to Martin Buday — who was let go by the promotion after finishing his deal. Buchecha scored all 5 MMA wins through first-round stoppage underneath the ONE Championship banner..
Nzechukwu (14-6) can also be trying to get again on observe after dropping through first-round heel hook to Valter Walker in July, solely the second time he’s been submitted in 20 skilled bouts.
Costa (24-7) received 4 in a row in a span of 11 months, together with back-to-back finishes over Shayilan Nuerdanbieke and Andre Fili. “The Dalmatian” cashed a $50,000 Battle of the Evening bonus in his most up-to-date bout, a choice victory towards Julian Erosa.
Charriere (21-11-1) is a former Cage Warriors featherweight champion who received three of 5 since becoming a member of the UFC, pocketing bonuses in 4 of these matches. The Frenchman seems to begin one other profitable streak after knocking Nate Landwehr this previous July.
The UFC additionally formally introduced a pair of beforehand reported bouts. Within the middleweight division, kickboxing veteran Cesar Almeida will face Poland’s Cezary Oleksiejczuk, whereas featherweights Joanderson Brito and Melsik Baghdasaryan battle for redemption.
