Brandon Royval has yet to taste gold in the UFC, but the “Raw Dawg” is getting closer and closer.
The #1 Flyweight contender suffered defeat in his first title fight but has fought back to become the top-ranked fighter in the division as he chases his first UFC World Championship.
Here is everything you need to know about Brandon Royval.
How old is Brandon Royval?
Royval was born on August 16, 1992, making him 32 years old as of June 2025. He was born in Denver, Colorado, where he began to train in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai at the age of 15.
Brandon Royval’s height, weight, and reach
Royval stands at five feet nine inches, equivalent to 175 cm. He competes in the UFC Flyweight division, which has a weight limit of 125 lbs, which is the weight he usually fights at.
The fighter also has a reach of 68 inches (173 cm).
Brandon Royval’s Instagram and X/Twitter
Royval has attracted over 100,000 followers on Instagram. You can follow him on his account broyval, where he posts mainly training clips as he prepares for upcoming UFC fights.
Meanwhile, Royval also has 15,000 followers on Twitter, on his account brandonroyval.
Brandon Royval’s MMA record
| Win-Loss-Draw | (T)KO | Sub |
| 17-7-0 | 4-1 | 9-1 |
Brandon Royval’s MMA stats
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 4.46 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 40% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 3.06 |
| Significant Strike Defence (the % of opponents’ strikes that did not land) | 48% |
| Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 0.75 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 75% |
| Takedown Defense (the % of opponents’ TD attempts that did not land) | 45% |
| Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes | 1.25 |
Brandon Royval’s net worth
There is little information about Royval’s net worth, although we can assume it is nearing seven figures due to his success in the UFC so far.
Brandon Royval’s next fight
Royval’s next fight is against Manel Kape on the main card of UFC 317
The bout will be his third since losing to UFC Flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja, and the top-ranked contender will be hoping to earn another title shot with a win in Las Vegas.
Why is Brandon Royval nicknamed ‘Raw Dawg’
Royval earned “Raw Dawg” due to his fierce, unfiltered fighting style. He mixes explosive grappling, wild striking, and a never-back-down attitude that has done him well in his UFC career so far.
Brandon Royval vs Brandon Moreno
Royval has faced Brandon Moreno in two fights in the UFC so far, with each man picking up a victory.
The first bout was at UFC 255, where Moreno forced the referee to stop the fight thanks to a flurry of punches just one second before the first round ended.
Their rematch in 2024 went the other way, with Royval winning via split decision after five long rounds in Mexico City.