Fighter details| Name | Brandon Royval |
| Nickname | Raw Dawg |
| 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| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Van | UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira (2025-06-28) | U-DEC | |
| Tatsuro Taira | UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira (2024-10-12) | S-DEC | |
| Brandon Moreno | UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 (2024-02-24) | S-DEC | |
| Alexandre Pantoja | UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington (2023-12-16) | U-DEC |
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| Matheus Nicolau | UFC on ESPN: Holloway vs. Allen (2023-04-15) | KO/TKO Knee 2:09 R1 | |
| Matt Schnell | UFC 274: Oliveira vs. Gaethje (2022-05-07) | SUB Guillotine Choke 2:14 R1 | |
| Rogerio Bontorin | UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Chikadze (2022-01-15) | S-DEC |
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| Carlos Ulberg Black Jag | 13-1 |
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| Youssef Zalal The Moroccan Devil | 18-5 |
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| Eiji Ishikawa | 31-24 |
| Kairat Akhmetov The Kazakh | 27-2 |
| Haotian Wu | 26-13 |
| Ronnie Mann Iron Mann | 25-10 |
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| Brendan Allen All In | 25-7 |
| Mick Parkin | 10-1 |
| Joaquin Buckley New Mansa | 21-7 |
| Gilbert Burns Durinho | 22-9 |
| Michael Bisping The Count | 30-9 |
| Israel Adesanya The Last Stylebender | 24-5 |
| Anderson Silva The Spider | 34-11 |
| Patricio Freire Pitbull | 37-8 |
| Francis Ngannou The Predator | 18-3 |
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| Alexandre Pantoja The Cannibal | 30-5 |
| Joseph Benavidez | 28-8 |
| Alex Perez | 25-9 |
| Brad Pickett One Punch | 25-14 |
| Kai Kara-France Don't Blink | 25-12 |
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