Flyweight#4 RankedACTIVE
Brandon Royval
17-8
Age
33
Height
5'9"
Weight
1255 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
12:18
Gym
Mile High Militia
UFC Record
7-5(12 bouts)
Wins By
1 KO 3 Sub 3 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 2R3 1R5 2
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
76%
Bonuses
6
Style
Brawler
Location
Denver, United States
Last Fight2025-12-13
MK
L - Manel Kape
KO/TKOR1 3:18
Punches to Head On Ground
Opponent Last Bout
W - Brandon RoyvalKO/TKOR1 3:18· Punches to Head On Ground
Fight History
LOSS
MK
vs Manel Kape
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Kape· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 3:18
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:18
WIN
TT
vs Tatsuro Taira
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
BM
vs Brandon Moreno
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
MN
vs Matheus Nicolau
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knee to Head At Distance
R1 2:09
KO/TKOKnee to Head At Distance·R1 2:09
WIN
RB
vs Rogerio Bontorin
UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Chikadze· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
AP
vs Alexandre Pantoja
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:46
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:46
WIN
TE
vs Tim Elliott
UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs. Burns· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R2 3:18
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R2 3:18
LOSS
JV
vs Joshua Van
UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira· 2025-06-28
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AP
vs Alexandre Pantoja
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington· 2023-12-16
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MS
vs Matt Schnell
UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje· 2022-05-07
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 2:14
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 2:14
LOSS
BM
vs Brandon Moreno
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez· 2020-11-21
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:59
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:59
WIN
KK
vs Kai Kara-France
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa· 2020-09-26
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R2 0:48
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R2 0:48
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Outside Fighter
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.5/min
Grappling
0.67 TD
Defense
43%
⚖️Brandon adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
31 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+68% vs div avg
68%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
52%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
42%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
29%
⭐Other
Triangles
29%
Damage Events
26%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (68%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (120%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 220% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
75% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)
Knee to Head At Distance
#11
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (3 techniques, 3 total finishes)
From Guard
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard
#31
33% of subs
From Side Control
Arm Triangle From Side Control
#11
33% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
#21
33% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 75% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Knee to Head At Distance (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 3 different submission techniques. Led by Arm Triangle From Side Control (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚔️
All-around threat: Elite on both feet and mat. Adapts to any opponent's style.💪
Peak strengths: TD Acc% (75%) and Strikes/Min (5.5).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (15/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 76% of wins end in finish (4 KO + 9 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (226% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
Division Rank#26 of 32
0%100%
Striking Defense
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#28 of 32
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
40% acc88%
Clinch
78% acc5%
Ground
79% acc8%
Striking Differential+1.32/min
5.55 landed/min4.23 absorbed/min
5.55
Landed/Min
4.23
Absorbed/Min
0.33
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed751
Sig. Strikes Attempted1823
Key Insights
Brandon is a distance-first striker, with 87% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 79% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 88% of output at range with 40% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 7.1 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
75%
Elite
Division Rank#3 of 32
0%100%
TD Defense
45%
Average
Division Rank#27 of 32
0%100%
TD Success Rate
25%
Landed
2
Defended
6
Total
8
0.67
TD / 15min
1.11
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
8
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
6
Landed
8
Attempted
75%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
10 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
20%
R2
30%
R3
30%
Key Insights
TD defense at 45% could be a vulnerability.
Active submission threat (1.11/15min).
High TD accuracy (75%).
Clinch TD specialist: 75% accuracy from clinch.
Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
751
1.38
Ratio
Absorbed
544
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
3/3
KD Recovery
66.7%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
37.2
High
Strikes/Min
7.1
Standing %
94%
R3 vs R1 Output
226%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (37.2) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 226% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 12 fights
R1 Control
0:12
R2 Control
0:13
R3 Control
0:33
R1 to Final
+139%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+20.3pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+20.3pp
Body
-8.5pp
Leg
-11.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+2.9pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 3 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
22.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
33.3
sig strikes / round
Output Change
147%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Championship Ready
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#2
of 32
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#24
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#26
of 32
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#28
of 32
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#16
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#22
of 32
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#13
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#9
of 32
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3048
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
3
/ 7
43% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights