UFC’s last card of 2025 — and final show to air on ESPN+ — will feature the second octagon appearance of jiu-jitsu legend Marcus Buchecha, who takes on Kennedy Nzechukwu on Dec. 13.
UFC Vegas 112 will close the year for the company at the UFC APEX and also include rising featherweight Melquizael Costa battling Morgan Charriere.
The lineup will be topped by a five-round flyweight showdown between Brandon Royval and Manel Kape.
Buchecha (5-2) put on a disappointing performance in his UFC debut back in July, gassing out and losing a decision to Martin Buday — who was let go by the promotion after completing his deal. Buchecha scored all five MMA wins via first-round stoppage under the ONE Championship banner..
Nzechukwu (14-6) is also looking to get back on track after losing via first-round heel hook to Valter Walker in July, only the second time he’s been submitted in 20 professional bouts.
Costa (24-7) won four in a row in a span of 11 months, including back-to-back finishes over Shayilan Nuerdanbieke and Andre Fili. “The Dalmatian” cashed a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus in his most recent bout, a decision victory against Julian Erosa.
Charriere (21-11-1) is a former Cage Warriors featherweight champion who won three of five since joining the UFC, pocketing bonuses in four of those matches. The Frenchman looks to start another winning streak after knocking Nate Landwehr this past July.
The UFC also officially announced a pair of previously reported bouts. In the middleweight division, kickboxing veteran Cesar Almeida will face Poland’s Cezary Oleksiejczuk, while featherweights Joanderson Brito and Melsik Baghdasaryan battle for redemption.
