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Expert picks, best bets: Royval's path to victory at UFC Fight Night
Where's the value on the final UFC fight card of the year? MMA insiders and a betting expert make their picks for Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape.
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UFC Fight Night: Schedule, how to watch Royval vs Kape on ESPN
Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET in the ESPN App. The main card is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and in the ESPN App.
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