Next Fightvs Lone'er Kavanagh · FlyweightUFC 329 · Jul 11, 2026Details →
Manel Kape22-7-0 · FLY
Joshua Van17-2-0 · FLY
Tatsuro Taira18-2-0 · FLY
Brandon Moreno23-10-2 · FLY
Alexandre Pantoja30-6-0 · FLY
Matheus Nicolau19-5-1 · FLY
Matt Schnell17-10-0 · FLY
Rogerio Bontorin17-6-0 · BW
Kai Kara-France25-12-0 · FLY
Tim Elliott21-14-1 · FLY
Nate Williams33-24-0 · FLY
Joby Sanchez13-5-0 · BW
17
76%
Finish Rate
4
KO / TKO
9
Submissions
2012
Pro Debut
Biography
Brandon Matthew Royval is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2012, Royval has also formerly competed for Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he is a former Legacy Fighting Alliance Flyweight Champion. As of December 16, 2025, he is #4 in the Meta UFC flyweight rankings.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy42%
Takedown accuracy75%
5.54
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
4.25
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
0.65
/ 15 min
Takedowns
1.08
avg
Submissions
0.32
avg
Knockdowns
Reach 173 cmUFC debut May. 30, 2020Born Denver, United StatesTeam Mile High Militia
How He Wins
KO / TKO4
Decision3
Submission9
Finish Rate
76%
13 of 17
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
W
L
L
W
W
W
L
W
W
L
Mixed Martial Arts25 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Joshua VanH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 317 | Jun 28, 2025 |
| Win |  Tatsuro TairaH2H | Decision (split) | R5 | UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira | Oct 12, 2024 |
| Win |  Brandon MorenoH2H | Decision (split) | R5 | UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 | Feb 24, 2024 |
| Loss |  Alexandre PantojaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | UFC 296 | Dec 16, 2023 |
| Win | Matheus NicolauH2H | KO (knee and elbows) | R1 | UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen | Apr 15, 2023 |
| Win |  Matt SchnellH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | UFC 274 | May 7, 2022 |
| Win | Rogério BontorinH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze | Jan 15, 2022 |
| Loss | Alexandre PantojaH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum | Aug 21, 2021 |
| Loss | Brandon MorenoH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 255 | Nov 21, 2020 |
| Win |  Kai Kara-FranceH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R2 | UFC 253 | Sep 27, 2020 |
| Win | Tim ElliottH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R2 | UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns | May 30, 2020 |
| Win | Nate WilliamsH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | LFA 79 | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Win | Joby SanchezH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | LFA 65 | May 3, 2019 |
| Loss | Casey KenneyH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R5 | LFA 53 | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Win | Charles JohnsonH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | LFA 48 | Sep 7, 2018 |
| Win | Jerome RiveraH2H | TKO (arm injury) | R1 | LFA 39 | May 4, 2018 |
| Win | Demetrius WilsonH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R2 | LFA 22 | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Loss | Nick UrsoH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | LFA 10 | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Win | Rakan AdwanH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | LFA 5 | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Win | Angel TorresH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | Sparta Combat League 53 | Oct 15, 2016 |
| Loss | Ricky PalaciosH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Combate Americas: Road to the Championship 5 | May 26, 2016 |
| Win | Danny MainusH2H | KO (knee) | R1 | WSOF 29 | Mar 12, 2016 |
| Win | Joey WelchH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R1 | Sparta Combat League: Mile High Mayhem | Aug 23, 2014 |
| Loss | Ben VomBaurH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Kick Down MMA 104: BOOM | Oct 19, 2012 |
| Win | Sammy RindH2H | TKO (elbows) | R1 | Kick Down MMA 102: Rebels | Aug 17, 2012 |
Related Fighters
Manel Kape22-7-0 · FLYJoshua Van17-2-0 · FLYTatsuro Taira18-2-0 · FLYBrandon Moreno23-10-2 · FLYAlexandre Pantoja30-6-0 · FLYMatheus Nicolau19-5-1 · FLYMatt Schnell17-10-0 · FLYRogerio Bontorin17-6-0 · BWKai Kara-France25-12-0 · FLYTim Elliott21-14-1 · FLYNate Williams33-24-0 · FLYJoby Sanchez13-5-0 · BWData sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.