Fighter details| Name | Brandon Royval |
| Nickname | Raw Dawg |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Aug 16, 1992 (33 years old) |
| Weight class | Flyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioBrandon Royval – General Profile
Brandon "Raw Dawg" Royval is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s flyweight division. Born on April 14, 1992, he trains out of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu and is celebrated for his explosive submission game, relentless pace, and exciting finishing instincts.
MMA Career
Royval turned professional in 2017 and joined the UFC in early 2020. He quickly gained attention with a string of highlight-reel submission finishes. Notable victories include first-round submissions over Matt Schnell, Kai Kara-France, and Raulian Paiva, along with a memorable main event win against Alexandre Pantoja.
Fighting Style
Royval is an elite-level grappler specializing in high-quality submissions, particularly guillotines, rear-naked chokes, and leg locks. His high-tempo drive and athleticism make him a relentless attacking force. Although less known for his striking, his takedown threats and transitions make him a serious threat in all phases of the fight.
Recent Developments
As of mid-2025, Royval is among the top 5 ranked flyweights in the UFC. He recently rebounded from a narrow title fight loss with impressive finishes, reinforcing his status as a top contender in the division. Fans and analysts alike recognize him as one of the most dynamic and dangerous submission experts in the flyweight class.
Fights
12
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manel Kape |
UFC on ESPN: Royval vs. Kape |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 3:18 |
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| Joshua Van |
UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira |
U-DEC | |
| Tatsuro Taira |
UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira |
S-DEC | |
| Brandon Moreno |
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 |
S-DEC | |
| Alexandre Pantoja |
UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington |
U-DEC |
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| Matheus Nicolau |
UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen |
KO/TKO Knee · R1 · 2:09 |
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| Matt Schnell |
UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R1 · 2:14 |
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| Rogerio Bontorin |
UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze |
S-DEC | |
| Alexandre Pantoja |
UFC on ESPN: Cannonier vs. Gastelum |
SUB Rear Naked Choke · R2 · 1:46 |
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| Brandon Moreno |
UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 4:59 |
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| Kai Kara-France |
UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R2 · 0:48 |
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| Tim Elliott |
UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns |
SUB Arm Triangle · R2 · 3:18 |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 46.15% of the fights were recovered.
FAQLast update : 2025-08-22 15:57:54
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Al Iaquinta Raging | 14-7 |
| Martin Kampmann Hitman | 20-7 |
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 36-5 |
| Vinicius Oliveira Lok Dog | 23-4 |
| Jacobe Smith | 11-0 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Marcos Rodrigues dos Santos Babuino | 35-14 |
| Arthur Cesar Jacintho Gogo | 22-8 |
| Kelly Kobold-Schmitz Machine Gun | 20-3 |
| Alfie Davis The Axe Man | 17-4 |
| Christian Jungwirth Stabil | 15-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Vinicius Oliveira Lok Dog | 23-4 |
| Ignacio Bahamondes La Jaula | 17-6 |
| Diego Lopes | 27-8 |
| Manel Kape Starboy | 22-7 |
| Vicente Luque The Silent Assassin | 23-12 |
| Marc-Andre Barriault Power Bar | 17-11 |
| Chael Sonnen | 31-17 |
| Mirko Filipovic Cro Cop | 38-11 |
| Danny Silva Puma | 10-2 |
| Ibo Aslan The Last Ottoman | 14-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 36-5 |
| Alexandre Pantoja The Cannibal | 30-6 |
| Joseph Benavidez | 28-8 |
| Alex Perez The Decision | 26-10 |
| Valentina Shevchenko Bullet | 26-4 |
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