Brandon Royval isn’t ready to step aside for the new generation of flyweight contenders just yet.
’s ascent in the UFC Vegas 98 headliner, taking a hard-fought split-decision triumph at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday night. It wasn’t nearly as easy as he anticipated. “Raw Dawg” spent the better part of two rounds with his Japanese adversary attached to his back, but it was his superior striking that ultimately won the day. Since fallling to, proving that he is well deserving of his No. 2 ranking.
With no bout currently on the horizon, the former welterweight king exits the rankings, while surging prospectChris Barnett Steps in to Face Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC 308 in Abu DhabiChris Barnett Steps in to Face Kennedy Nzechukwu at UFC 308 in Abu DhabiUFC Vegas 98 Bonuses: Brandon Royval, Tatsuro Taira Claim 'Fight of the Night' HonorsResults: Oktagon MMA 62 ‘Eckerlin vs. Jungwirth’Brandon Royval Has No Issues with Kai Asakura Receiving Title Shot in UFC DebutUFC Vegas 98 ‘Royval vs.
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