SUMMARY
- Brandon Royval is an established UFC Fighter.
- Royval has been a mainstay in the flyweight division and he has competed for the 125lbs title.
Brandon Royval is one of the top contenders on the UFC flyweight roster. Royval, a tenured fighter with significant experience under his belt, is well respected in his division. With that said, let’s try to learn and find out more about this exciting fighter.
Notably, Royval has gone up against some of the best in his division and held his own. Having started in regional promotions, Brandon’s record and skill prompted the UFC to call him up. In his debut, Royval collected a submission win over Tim Elliot.
Capitalizing on the win, he then went on to beat the highly acclaimed Kai Kara-France in his next fight. Unfortunately, Royval would then be greeted by former Flyweight Champ, Brandon Moreno at UFC 255. On the night, tragedy struck as the contender dislocated his shoulder during a scramble in the very first round. Following that, things got worse as he was put in against Alexandre Pantoja next.
Once again, an unlucky eye poke affected Brandon, as he was eventually submitted by the now-champion Pantoja. Despite the loss, the flyweight contender recalibrated himself, collecting three wins on the bounce against the likes of Rogerio Bontorin, Matt Schnell, and Matheus Nicolau. Thus, his only losses in the UFC have come against the current and former champs.
Royval believes the altitude of his native place helps him earn an advantage
For those unaware, Brandon Royval is an electrifying flyweight who fights out of Denver, Colorado, in the USA. He was born on August 16, 1992, in Denver, Colorado, United States. He is of American nationality. ‘Raw Dawg’, who has an older brother Darian, trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai at the age of 15.
Denver is at an elevation of over 5,000 ft. Altitude matters a lot during fights as the bouts that go the distance use up a lot of stamina. Moreover, UFC travels all over the world. Being accustomed to a high-altitude place is a big advantage for a fighter.
During UFC Fight Night 237’s media day, Royval was asked if he could cope up with Mexico City’s altitude. The fighter proudly explained how he is out of Denver so altitude is never an issue for him.
Brandon Royval: Ethnicity and Religion
Thus, by now, it is quite clear that Royval is a very capable fighter and has a very high ceiling. Despite his rash ways, ‘Raw Dawg‘ has shown that he can thrive in the chaos. At the same time, many have often wondered about Royval and his origins. Owing to his appearance, there have been many questions regarding his ethnicity.
Due to Royval’s complexion, many have enquired whether he is Hispanic. Whilst it isn’t hinted directly, the fighter’s accent also alludes to the same. With that said, there is very little information regarding his parents, only reports that they are both American citizens.
Reports have also suggested that he has Hispanic roots but they have not been confirmed. As such, even if it isn’t made public, one can assume that he does come from a Hispanic lineage.
To prove things even further, numerous comments on the fighter’s social media have been Hispanic people voicing their support. This was particularly visible ahead of his fight against Brandon Moreno. Similarly, there have been numerous conflicting reports of the fighter’s religion as well. Some outlets have branded him as a devout Muslim but there is no real evidence to support it.
Notably, some assumed through one of his posts in the UAE ahead of UFC 253 that he is a Muslim. However, several non-Muslims also wear Middle Eastern attire. It is not proof of his religion.
Similarly, some have theorized that Brandon is Christian, but there is no real evidence to back up this claim either. All things considered, it would appear as though the flyweight contender is not a very religious man and does not put much emphasis on it.
