Brandon Royval
18-9-0-0
FLW #4
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| Opponent | Card | Result | Venue | Date | Record In | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
21-7-0-0
FLW #6
|
x
ko
R1
3:18
Punches
|
2025-12-13 | 18-8-0-0 | |||
|
14-2-0-0
FLW #12
|
x
dec
R3
5:00
Unanimous
(28-29 | 28-29 | 27-30)
|
2025-06-28 | 18-7-0-0 | |||
17-1-0-0
FLW #5
|
✓
dec
R5
5:00
Split
(47-48, 48-47, 48-47)
|
2024-10-12 | 17-7-0-0 | |||
21-7-2-0
FLW #1
Former 2X FLW Champ
|
✓
dec
R5
5:00
Split
(48-47, 46-49, 48-47)
|
2024-02-24 | 16-7-0-0 | |||
25-5-0-0
FLW #2
|
x
dec
R5
5:00
Unanimous
(50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
|
2023-12-16 | 16-6-0-0 | |||
19-3-1-0
FLW #5
|
✓
ko
R1
2:09
Knee & Elbows
|
2023-04-15 | 15-6-0-0 | |||
15-6-0-1
FLW #8
|
✓
sub
R1
2:14
Guillotine Choke
|
2022-05-07 | 14-6-0-0 | |||
|
16-3-0-2
FLW #7
|
✓
dec
R3
5:00
Split
(29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
|
2022-01-15 | 13-6-0-0 | |||
|
25-5-0-0
FLW #2
|
x
sub
R2
1:46
Rear-Naked Choke
|
2021-08-21 | 13-5-0-0 | |||
|
21-7-2-0
FLW #1
Former 2X FLW Champ
|
x
tko
R1
4:59
Punches
|
2020-11-21 | 13-4-0-0 | |||
21-8-0-1
FLW #7
|
✓
sub
R2
0:48
Guillotine Choke
|
2020-09-27 | 12-4-0-0 | |||
15-10-1-0
FLW #11
|
✓
sub
R2
3:18
Arm-Triangle Choke
|
2020-05-30 | 11-4-0-0 | |||
|
2-10-0-0
|
✓
sub
R1
0:23
Armbar
|
2019-11-22 | 10-4-0-0 | |||
|
12-4-0-0
|
✓
sub
R1
3:17
Armbar
|
2019-05-03 | 9-4-0-0 | |||
|
9-1-1-0
|
x
dec
R5
5:00
Unanimous
|
2018-11-09 | 9-3-0-0 | |||
|
17-7-0-0
FLW #15
|
✓
dec
R3
5:00
Unanimous
|
2018-09-07 | 8-3-0-0 | |||
|
7-1-0-0
|
✓
tko
R1
0:40
Referee Stoppage
|
2018-05-04 | 7-3-0-0 | |||
|
0-1-0-0
|
LFA 22
2017-09-08
|
✓
sub
R2
2:00
Triangle Choke
|
2017-09-08 | 6-3-0-0 | ||
|
6-3-0-1
|
x
dec
R3
5:00
Split
|
2017-04-21 | 6-2-0-0 | |||
|
0-0-0-0
|
✓
sub
R1
1:54
Armbar
|
2017-02-24 | 5-2-0-0 | |||
|
0-0-0-0
|
SCL 53
2016-10-15
|
✓
sub
R1
0:34
Triangle Choke
|
2016-10-15 | 4-2-0-0 | ||
|
1-1-0-0
|
SCL 53
2016-10-15
|
✓
sub
R1
0:34
Triangle Choke
|
2016-10-15 | 3-2-0-0 | ||
|
5-1-0-0
|
x
dec
R3
5:00
Unanimous
|
2016-05-26 | 3-1-0-0 | |||
|
1-2-0-0
|
WSOF 29
2016-03-12
|
✓
ko
R1
2:48
Knee
|
2016-03-12 | 2-1-0-0 | ||
|
0-0-0-0
|
✓
tko
R1
0:51
Punches
|
2014-08-23 | 1-1-0-0 | |||
|
0-0-0-0
|
x
dec
R3
5:00
Unanimous
|
2012-10-19 | 1-0-0-0 | |||
|
0-1-0-0
|
✓
tko
R1
1:45
Elbows
|
2012-08-17 | 0-0-0-0 |
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Physical Stats
Height
5'9" (1.75m)
Weight
126lbs (57kg)
Reach
5'8" (1.73m)
Style
Mixed Martial Artist
Age
33
Trainer
-
Personal Information
Birthdate
1992-08-16
Birthplace
Denver, Colorado, United States
Resides
-
Trains Out Of
Denver, Colorado, United States
Pre-Fight
Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape
- The long‑awaited flyweight main event had been booked and canceled twice earlier in 2025 (Royval withdrew with concussions; Kape with a broken foot) before being rebooked for Dec. 13, 2025. https://mmamania.com/
- The bout was billed as a pivotal, five‑round main event with clear title implications — the winner would be squarely in the 2026 flyweight title conversation. https://www.espn.com/mma/
- Brandon Royval entered as a top contender and former title challenger (ranked inside the division’s top 5), seeking to rebound after a loss to Joshua Van. https://mmafighting.com/
- Manel Kape came in on a streak of stoppage wins but carried a reputation for inconsistency and low volume; a win here was pitched as potentially vaulting him into title‑eliminator status. https://mmamania.com/
- Both fighters made weight (reported 126.0 lbs for the non‑title main event) and the card was slated to air on ESPN2/ESPN+ with a 10:00 p.m. ET main‑card start. https://mmamania.com/
- Betting markets and media picks leaned toward Kape as the favorite, while some analysts still backed Royval’s pressure and grappling to trouble Kape. https://sports.yahoo.com/
During Fight
Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape
- Kape opened by chopping at Royval’s lead leg and pressing forward, forcing the action early. https://mmamania.com/
- Royval responded with body kicks and attempted distance striking, but absorbed a heavy counter right as Kape moved through him. https://cagesidepress.com/
- Kape pinned Royval to the fence and landed a short, violent right hook that dropped Royval to the canvas. https://mmafighting.com/
- Kape followed with ground punches and Herb Dean stopped the fight at 3:18 of Round 1 (officially TKO/KO R1 3:18). https://tapology.com/
- Replay and eyewitness accounts noted Royval went out cold at least once and briefly regained consciousness as the referee intervened; the stoppage was described as clean by some outlets and controversial by others. https://sports.yahoo.com/
- UFC Stats credited Kape with a slight edge in total and significant strikes (roughly 18‑17) and listed the finish as a right‑hand KO leading to follow‑up punches. https://www.espn.com/mma/
Post-Fight
Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape
- Kape loudly called out new champion Joshua Van in his octagon speech, proclaiming he wants the next title shot and arguing he would’ve been champion without his earlier injury. https://si.com/
- The finish gave Kape a third straight stoppage and was widely framed as a statement win that makes a strong case for a title eliminator or direct title shot. https://mmamania.com/
- Kape earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus (reported/disclosed) and his post‑fight stock in the division jumped accordingly. https://tapology.com/
- Royval posted on Instagram saying he was okay despite the loss, but the defeat marked his second straight loss and the first knockout loss of his pro career — a setback that likely costs him Top‑5 standing. https://sports.yahoo.com/
- Coverage debated next steps: some suggested Royval take a ranked rebound bout (names like Steve Erceg were floated), while others noted the flyweight picture is crowded with contenders such as Tatsuro Taira and Alexandre Pantoja. https://mmamania.com/
- Several outlets framed the result as shaking up the 125‑lb title picture and penciled potential matchups (e.g., Kape vs. Tatsuro Taira or Kape vs. Joshua Van) as logical next steps for the winner. https://mmamania.com/
Wins Breakdown
KO/TKO
5 (28%)
Submission
9 (50%)
Decision
4 (22%)
Career Information
Career Length
4866 days
Debut
2012-08-17
Current Streak
2L
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