UFC Vegas 112 is less than 24 hours away …
It all goes down this weekend (Sat., Dec. 13, 2025) inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. In the main event, a former Flyweight title challenger, Brandon Royval, finally collides with Manel Kape in an important showdown in the division.
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Will Kape leapfrog the division?
Regardless, we have a weekly series here at MMAmania.com called “Weekend Lock,” where we share one bet that we predict will slap in “Sin City” when the chaotic dust settles. We also want to hear what our readers think (that’s you!), so tell us your most confident UFC Vegas 112 betting lock in the comments section below (full UFC Vegas 112 odds here).
Last week’s recap: Our UFC 323 “Weekend Lock” cashed last weekend as Chris Duncan scored a first-round submission over Terrance McKinney in a wild fight (watch highlights).
With only one UFC card left in 2025, let’s go out on a high note — time to keep on, keeping on below:
In UFC Vegas 112’s co-main event, top Featherweight prospect Kevin Vallejos will look to break into the Top 15 rankings by taking out division staple Giga Chikadze.
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This week, I’m locking in Vallejos via Decision at -135.
Here’s Why:
Vallejos is one of the most exciting young talents at 145 pounds. He’s a certified finisher with legitimate power, slick transitions, and a knack for forcing chaos on the mat and on the feet. But beneath the kill-or-be-killed style is a composed, durable athlete who can fight very smart and slide to the judges’ cards. That’s why this matchup — despite the danger on both sides — lines up perfectly for a decision play.
Chikadze is extremely hard to put away. The Georgian striker has only been finished once in his entire career, and that came during his Contender Series appearance years ago. Every loss he has in UFC proper has come by decision. Even when opponents hurt him, he survives. Even when they drag him deep, he finds a way to stay upright. Vallejos may have the explosiveness to hurt Chikadze — and Chikadze’s chin is eventually going to crack at some point — but predicting that moment is guesswork. History says he’s sticking around.
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Meanwhile, Vallejos’ most recent win against durable action fighter Danny Silva proved he can maintain pace, stay disciplined, and bank clean, methodical rounds against tough opponents who refuse to go away. Against Chikadze, who prefers a slower, methodical kickboxing rhythm, Vallejos should be able to push the tempo, mix in entries, and outwork him down the stretch without forcing a risky finish.
What could go wrong?
Chikadze is still the more seasoned fighter, and if his experience creates early hesitation, Vallejos could get stuck at range and lose a technical kickboxing match. On the flip side, Vallejos is dangerous enough to finish anyone — including Chikadze — which could blow up the decision prop entirely. And if Vallejos chases a stoppage instead of staying disciplined, things get messy quickly.
Still, stylistically and historically, Vallejos via Decision at -135 looks like one of the safest plays on UFC Vegas 112.
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For what it’s worth, this X/Twitter user is riding with Vallejos as well.
Kevin Vallejos To Win By Decision: -135
Kevin Vallejos To Win By KO/TKO/DQ: +210
Kevin Vallejos To Win By Submission: +1200
Giga Chikadze To Win By Decision: +470
Giga Chikadze bTo Win By KO/TKO/DQ: +650
Giga Chikadze by Submission: +2700
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VEGAS VELOCITY! Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to action on Sat., Dec. 13, 2025, with its final event of the ESPN+ era, UFC Vegas 112, which will take place inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. In UFC Vegas 112’s main event, Flyweight contenders Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape clash in a high-stakes, five-round bout. The co-main event features a high-octane Featherweight showdown between Giga Chikadze vs. Kevin Vallejos, with potential title implications on the line. The card will also showcase a Middleweight showdown pitting Cesar Almeida vs. Cezary Oleksiejczuk, a Featherweight collision featuring Melquizael Costa vs. Morgan Charriere, and much more! The start time is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (“Prelims” undercard) and 10 p.m. ET (main card).
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