Royval’s Resilience Earns Him a Split Decision Win
In an electrifying main event at UFC Fight Night, Brandon Royval proved his mettle by outlasting Tatsuro Taira in a closely contested flyweight bout. Despite being taken down six times and conceding over 12 minutes of control time on the mat, Royval’s determination and skill on the feet ultimately paid off.
A Back-and-Forth Battle
The five-round fight was a true test of endurance for both fighters. Royval, a former title challenger, faced significant adversity but managed to hurt Taira multiple times on the feet. However, Taira’s grappling skills allowed him to dominate on the mat, making it a challenging fight for Royval.
A Split Decision Victory
In the end, two of the three judges scored the fight 48-47 in favor of Royval, while the third judge had it 48-47 for Taira. This marked the first professional loss for Taira, who had been undefeated until this point.
Co-Main Event: Park Outpoints Tavares
In the co-main event, JunYong Park narrowly outpointed Brad Tavares in a middleweight bout, also via split decision. This fight showcased the skills of both fighters, with Park ultimately emerging victorious.
Full Fight Night Results
- Men’s flyweight: Brandon Royval def. Tatsuro Taira
- Middleweight: JunYong Park def. Brad Tavares
- Welterweight: Chidi Njokuani def. Jared Gooden
- Lightweight: Grant Dawson def. Rafa Garcia
- Welterweight: Daniel Rodriguez def. Alex Morono
- Men’s flyweight: Ramazan Temirov def. CJ Vergara
- Featherweight: Pat Sabatini def. Jonathan Pearce
- Welterweight: Themba Gorimbo def. Niko Price
- Heavyweight: Junior Tafa def. Sean Sharaf
- Strawweight: Julia Polastri def. Cory McKenna
- Men’s bantamweight: Cody Haddon def. Dan Argueta
- Men’s flyweight: Clayton Carpenter def. Lucas Rocha
What’s Next for Royval?
Following his victory, Royval praised Taira’s skills and referred to him as a future champion. He then called for his own title shot, setting his sights on the top prize in the flyweight division. Will Royval’s resilience and determination be enough to earn him a championship opportunity? Only time will tell.
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