Brandon Royval is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC flyweight division.
He was born on August 6, 1992, in Denver, Colorado.
Royval has a professional MMA record of 16 wins and 7 losses.
He trains at factoryX Muay Thai and holds a BJJ black belt along with the LFA flyweight belt.
Royval began his professional MMA career in August 2012 and has competed in various organizations before signing with the UFC.
He made his UFC debut on May 30, 2020, where he won by submission against Tim Elliott.
Throughout his career, Royval has achieved notable victories over fighters like Kai Kara-France and Matheus Nicolau.
Ethnicity
Royval is of Hispanic descent.
He was born on August 6, 1992, in Denver, Colorado, into an American family with a Hispanic background.
Royval’s family background is Hispanic, and he was raised in a supportive environment by his parents alongside his older brother Darian Royval.
His nationality is American, and he has not disclosed detailed information about his ethnicity beyond his Hispanic background.
Brandon Royval career
Royval is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC Flyweight division.
He began his MMA career in 2012 and became the Legacy Fighting Alliance Flyweight Champion.
Royval made his UFC debut on May 30, 2020, winning against Tim Elliott and earning the Fight of the Night award.
Throughout his career, he has faced notable opponents like Kai Kara-France and Alexandre Pantoja.
Royval achieved victories over fighters such as Tim Elliott and Rogério Bontorin. As of December 19, 2023, he holds the #3 spot in the UFC flyweight rankings.
His training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai since the age of 15 has contributed to his success in the sport.Â
His fighting style and skills have earned him recognition within the MMA community.
Despite not disclosing detailed personal information publicly, Royval’s dedication to his craft and impressive performances in the octagon have solidified his reputation as a talented fighter in the UFC Flyweight division.
How did Brandon Royval get into the UFC?
Royval joined the UFC following a successful run in the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA), where he became the LFA Flyweight Champion in November 2019.
He made his UFC debut on May 30, 2020, defeating Tim Elliott via submission in the second round, earning the Fight of the Night honor.
Since then, Royval has continued to impress fans and critics alike with his aggressive fighting style and skillful technique.Â
There is no direct information available regarding any special circumstances leading to his UFC contract; instead, his rise can be attributed to his consistent performance throughout his career.
