Best fights of Brandon Royval
Over 14 years as a professional, Brandon Royval has compiled a 18-9 (14) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Brandon Royval defeats Brandon Moreno in their 2nd fight
On February 24, 2024 Brandon Royval faced Brandon Moreno in a flyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Royval was 31 years old with a record of 15-7, and Moreno was 30 with a record of 21-7-2. Both Royval and Moreno were coming off a loss. Royval won via split decision.
2. Brandon Royval KOs Matheus Nicolau
On April 15, 2023 Brandon Royval faced Matheus Nicolau in a flyweight bout. Royval was 30 years old with a record of 14-6, and Nicolau was 30 with a record of 19-2-1. Royval was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nicolau was on a 6-fight winning streak. Royval stopped Matheus Nicolau via KO in the 1st round.
3. Brandon Royval loses to Alexandre Pantoja in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 16, 2023 Brandon Royval fought Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Royval was 31 years old with a record of 15-6, and Pantoja was 33 with a record of 26-5. Royval was on a 3-fight winning streak and Pantoja was on a 4-fight winning streak. Royval lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pantoja.
4. Brandon Royval submits Nate Williams in 23 seconds
On November 22, 2019 Brandon Royval fought Nate Williams for the vacant LFA flyweight title. Royval was 27 years old with a record of 9-4, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Royval was coming off a win. Royval submitted Nate Williams via armbar in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Brandon Royval defeats Tatsuro Taira
On October 12, 2024 Brandon Royval faced Tatsuro Taira in a flyweight bout. Royval was 32 years old with a record of 16-7, and Taira was 24 with a record of 16-0. Royval was coming off a win and Taira was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Royval won via split decision.
6. Brandon Royval submits Kai Kara-France
On September 27, 2020 Brandon Royval faced Kai Kara-France in a flyweight bout. Royval was 28 years old with a record of 11-4, and Kara-France was 27 with a record of 21-8. Royval was on a 3-fight winning streak and Kara-France was coming off a win. Royval submitted Kai Kara-France via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
7. Brandon Royval submits Matt Schnell
On May 7, 2022 Brandon Royval faced Matt Schnell in a flyweight bout. Royval was 29 years old with a record of 13-6, and Schnell was 32 with a record of 15-5. Royval was coming off a win. Royval submitted Matt Schnell via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
8. Brandon Royval submits Lone'er Kavanagh
On July 11, 2026 Brandon Royval faced Lone'er Kavanagh in a flyweight bout. Royval was 33 years old with a record of 17-9, and Kavanagh was 27 with a record of 10-1. Royval was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Kavanagh was coming off a win. Royval submitted Lone'er Kavanagh via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
9. Brandon Royval loses to Joshua Van via unanimous decision
On June 28, 2025 Brandon Royval faced Joshua Van in a flyweight bout. Royval was 32 years old with a record of 17-7, and Van was 23 with a record of 14-2. Royval was on a 2-fight winning streak and Van was on a 4-fight winning streak. Royval lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Van.
10. Brandon Royval defeats Charles Johnson
On September 7, 2018 Brandon Royval faced Charles Johnson in a flyweight bout. Royval was 26 years old with a record of 7-3, and Johnson was 27 with a record of 7-1. Royval was on a 2-fight winning streak and Johnson was coming off a win. Royval won via unanimous decision.