UFC

Brandon “Raw Dawg”Royval

UFC18-9-0

Division
Bantamweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 9"
Weight
125 lbs.
Reach
68"
Nationality
Denver, United States
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Fighter metrics

Striking accuracy

37%

412 landed · 1,124 attempted

Takedown accuracy

60%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-02-24 to 2026-07-11

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Brandon Royval Bio

Brandon Royval is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC flyweight division. The UFC’s current athlete profile lists him as active, fighting out of Denver and training with Factory X. Known as “Raw Dawg,” he is listed at 5 feet 9 inches with a 68-inch reach; ESPN lists his birth date as August 16, 1992. Royval’s UFC debut came on May 30, 2020, when he submitted Tim Elliott.

Royval entered the UFC after winning the LFA flyweight title and quickly established himself as an aggressive, submission-oriented threat. UFC coverage has described his approach as forward-moving and finish-minded, while Royval has emphasized scrambling, pressure and creating “chaos” at the right moments. His early UFC run included submission victories over Tim Elliott and Kai Kara-France, and he challenged Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight championship at UFC 296 on December 16, 2023. The UFC profile records a July 2026 submission victory over Lone’er Kavanagh, supporting his active status as of September 13, 2026.

Record
18-9-0
Division
Bantamweight
Stance
Southpaw
Height
5' 9"
Weight
125 lbs.
Reach
68"
Leg reach
38.50
Gym / team
Factory X
Nationality
Denver, United States
Fighting out of
Denver, Colorado
Birth date
Aug 6, 1992 (age 34)
Age
34
Birthplace
Denver, United States
Country
United States

Brandon Royval Questions & Answers

What division does Brandon Royval fight in?

Brandon Royval is an active UFC flyweight.

How tall is Brandon Royval?

The UFC lists Brandon Royval at 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a 68-inch reach.

When was Brandon Royval born?

Brandon Royval was born on August 16, 1992.

What gym does Brandon Royval train with?

As of October 13, 2026, Royval’s UFC athlete profile lists Tiger Beetle Martial Arts as his training gym.

When did Royval make his UFC debut?

Royval made his UFC debut on May 30, 2020, submitting Tim Elliott with an arm-triangle choke.

Has Brandon Royval fought for a UFC title?

Yes. Royval challenged Alexandre Pantoja for the UFC flyweight championship at UFC 296 on December 16, 2023; Pantoja retained the title by unanimous decision.

What is Brandon Royval’s fighting style?

The UFC lists Royval’s style as “Brawler.” His profile also identifies Brazilian jiu-jitsu credentials and highlights submission techniques, fitting an aggressive, scramble-oriented approach that pursues finishes.

Did Brandon Royval attend college?

Royval’s UFC profile says he left college to pursue mixed martial arts, but it does not name the school or a degree.