Brandon Matthew Royval[4] (born August 16, 1992) is an American professional mixed martial artist.
[5] Born and raised in Denver, Brandon was already training Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai at the age of 15.
[7] Brandon Royval next faced UFC vet, Joby Sanchez at LFA 65 on May 3, 2019, winning the bout via submission due to an armbar in the first round.
Nate Williams stepped up as a replacement and Royval won the LFA Flyweight title via first round armbar.
[24] Royval was scheduled to face Askar Askarov on October 15, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 212.
[26] Royval was set to face Amir Albazi at UFC Fight Night 216 on December 17, 2022.
[36] As the last bout of his prevailing contract, Royval faced former Shooto Flyweight Champion Tatsuro Taira on October 12, 2024 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 244.
[39] Royval was scheduled to face former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Manel Kape on March 1, 2025 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 253.
[42] After his win against Kai Kara-France, Royval left his full-time job in the juvenile justice system.