<p>At the upcoming UFC Fight Night on December 14, fans and bettors should be treated to a spectacle inside the Octagon, with Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape the headline event.</p> <p>The two fighters are among the very best the UFC has to offer at flyweight, with Royval ranked number 3. Kape is ranked number 7, making this a bout between two of the top 10. Both have interesting records at this moment in their careers, adding further excitement and betting potential for fans.</p> <p>What do we think will happen? Read on for our top Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape betting predictions ahead of their upcoming bout at the UFC Apex Arena on Sunday, December 14, from 11:00 AEDT.</p> <h2>Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape: Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>With both fighters offering plenty heading into this fight, it’s a good idea to take a look at how they both compare against each other. This may help us to identify potential betting opportunities, as weaknesses/strengths may be possible to spot.</p> <p>Royval’s figures are first…</p> <ul> <li>Age - 33 vs 32</li> <li>Height - 5'9" (175cm) vs 5'5" (165cm)</li> <li>Weight - 125.5lbs (56.9 kgs) vs 126.0lbs (57.2 kgs)</li> <li>Reach - 68.0" (173cm) vs 68.0" (173cm)</li> <li>Stance - Southpaw vs Southpaw</li> <li>Record - 17-8-0 vs 21-7-0</li> <li>UFC Record - 7-4-0 vs 6-3-0</li> </ul> <h2>Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape: Betting Preview</h2> <p>The two fighters share many similarities, with Royval's taller frame the only major difference.</p> <p>When physical attributes are as closely matched as this, it can be a good idea to look at recent form. Indeed, this raises notable questions, as both have defeats in their recent five matches. Royval has two in his last four; Kape has one in his last five.</p> <p>Royval’s Last Five Fights:</p> <ul> <li>Joshua Van - Loss (UD, 3) - Jun 2025</li> <li>Tatsuro Taira - Win (SD, 5) - Oct 2024</li> <li>Brandon Moreno - Win (SD, 5) - Feb 2024</li> <li>Alexandre Pantoja - Loss (UD, 5) - Dec 2023</li> <li>Matheus Nicolau - Win (TKO, 1) - Apr 2023</li> </ul> <p>Kape’s Last Five Opponents:</p> <ul> <li>Asu Almabayev - Win (TKO, 3) - Mar 2025</li> <li>Bruno Silva - Win (TKO, 3) - Dec 2024</li> <li>Muhammad Mokaev - Loss (UD, 3) - Jul 2024</li> <li>Felipe dos Santos - Win (UD, 3) - Sep 2023</li> <li>David Dvořák - Win (UD, 3) - Dec 2022</li> </ul> <h2>Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>This fight is about to happen at the third time of asking, and our Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape betting prediction is that<strong> Royval will win.</strong></p> <p><strong>He is the current underdog</strong> in the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/brandon-royval-v-manel-kape-9927229">Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape betting odds</a> at Sportsbet, thus in our view, presenting value. His two recent defeats have come against champion-level opponents, both by decision.</p> <p>We think <strong>Royval will defeat Kape by decision, </strong>as we expect this<strong> fight to go the distance,</strong> with each of his last four going this way.</p>