What kind of fighter is Brandon Royval?

Last Modified Feb 25, 2024 15:02 GMT
Brandon Royval Fighting Style
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Brandon Royval is an American professional MMA fighter. The 31-year-old is signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and competes in the promotion’s flyweight division. He has participated in multiple professional mixed martial arts promotions as a part of the UFC roster.

Brandon Royval began his fighting career with an amateur record of 5–0 at the age of 18. Transitioning to the professional circuit in 2012, he amassed an 8–3 record, primarily competing for Legacy Fighting Alliance. Despite a setback in an interim LFA Flyweight Championship bout against Casey Kenney, which he lost by unanimous decision, Royval rebounded with a victory over UFC veteran Joby Sanchez at LFA 65 in May 2019, securing a win via first-round armbar.

Subsequently, Royval faced a change in opponents for the vacant LFA flyweight title, defeating Nate Williams and claiming the title with a first-round armbar victory on November 22, 2019. The biggest fight of Royval’s career took place at UFC 296 on December 16, 2023, where he faced Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight championship. Unfortunately, Royval came up short as Pantoja was declared the winner of this clash via a unanimous decision.

Brandon Royval Fighting Style

Brandon Royval's fighting style consists of unorthodox striking and elite proficiency on the ground. This unique and adaptable fighting style sets him apart from his contemporaries. Royval striking technique is unconventional, combining capoeira fluidity with unorthodox angles, leading to unpredictable and surprising strikes.

Demonstrating patience and strategic shot selection in recent bouts, Royval has shifted from pure aggression to a more calculated approach, yielding success in victories over Rogerio Bontorin and Matheus Nicolau. Proficient on the ground, he boasts an impressive record of 8 submissions in his MMA career.

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Is Brandon Royval a black belt?

Yes, Brandon Royval has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has earned this accolade under the guidance of Mario ‘Busy’ Correa. Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Royval began his training in this discipline at the young age of 15.

Last Updated On February 25, 2024

FAQs

A. Brandon Royval’s fighting style is a mix of unorthodox striking and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

A. Yes, Brandon Royval holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

A. Brandon Royval hails from Denver, Colorado, United States.

A. Brandon Royval’s MMA record stands at 16 wins and 7 losses (16-7-0).

A. Brandon Royval’s upcoming fight is not yet announced.

A. In his last fight, Brandon Royval faced Brandon Moreno for the flyweight championship and won by split decision at UFC Fight Night 237.

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