Brandon Royval picked up a third-round submission win at UFC 329, defeating his opponent despite entering the bout as an underdog. The finish extended Royval's reputation as a dangerous finisher.
Brandon Royval delivered a stunning third-round submission finish at UFC 329 on July 11, overcoming underdog status to secure a victory that further cements his standing as one of the flyweight division's most dangerous competitors.
Royval, known as "Raw Dawg," improved his professional record to 18-9-0 with the win. The 33-year-old American trains out of Factory X and currently sits ranked third in the flyweight division. Fighting out of a southpaw stance, the five-foot-nine Royval carries a 68-inch reach and has long been regarded as a submission threat — his rate of 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes backs that reputation with hard numbers. He also brings consistent striking volume to the cage, averaging 5.6 significant strikes landed per minute, making him a well-rounded and persistent threat across all three rounds.
Why it matters
- Royval's win at number three in the flyweight rankings keeps him in prime position for a title shot or a high-profile bout against the division's elite.
- The third-round submission underlines his finishing ability, a quality that sets him apart from decision-heavy contenders in a crowded 125-pound field.
- Entering as an underdog and delivering a finish adds weight to his case as a legitimate championship-level threat.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
