Royval Secures Victory in Hard-Fought Main Event
Brandon Royval reasserted his place among the top contenders in the men’s flyweight division with a split decision win over rising star Tatsuro Taira at UFC Fight Night. The event, held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, saw Royval push through adversity to claim victory, handing Taira the first loss of his professional career.
Despite being taken down six times and conceding over 12 minutes of control time on the mat, Royval’s striking and resilience on the feet, along with his control won in the last seconds of the fifth round. Taira’s performance was commendable, but Royval’s experience and grit ultimately earned him the split decision.
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Co-Main Event: Park Outpoints Tavares
The co-main event of the evening also ended in a split decision, with JunYong Park narrowly edging out Brad Tavares in a closely contested middleweight bout. Both fighters showcased their skill and determination, but Park’s efforts were enough to sway the judges in his favor.
Fight Night Highlights and Key Moments
There were many memorable moments and thrilling bouts during the UFC Fight Night event.. From major upsets to breakout performances, the card provided plenty of action for fans. Here’s a breakdown of the top results:
Brandon Royval Delivers His First Setback against Tatsuro Taira
In a thrilling main event, former flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval defeated Tatsuro Taira via split decision. Royval hurt Taira multiple times on the feet, while also surviving tough grappling situations on the mat. Royval won the bout 48–47 according to two of the three judges, while Taira received the same score from the third.
After the fight, Royval praised his opponent, referring to Taira as a future champion. He also used the moment to call for another shot at the flyweight title, cementing his position as a top contender in the division.
Complete UFC Fight Night Results
Men’s Flyweight: Brandon Royval def. Tatsuro Taira (split decision)
Middleweight: JunYong Park def. Brad Tavares (split decision)
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
This UFC Fight Night was filled with intense battles, highlighted by Royval’s victory in the main event. Fans witnessed strong performances from up-and-coming fighters and veteran contenders, making it another memorable night at the UFC Apex.
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