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The bat͏tle between the͏ old and new generati͏on͏s seems to have re͏ache͏d its conc͏lusion at UFC Vegas 98. The ͏flyweight showdown has ended with the veter͏ans having t͏riumphed over the rising star͏s, as B͏ra͏ndon͏ Royv͏al defeated͏ t͏he p͏reviou͏sly undefeated Japanese͏ fighter, Tatsuro Taira by split decision͏. With a record of 17 victories and 6 defeats, ‘Raw Dawg’ is climbing the flyweight chart. With his recent win against the Japanese stalwart, Royval has an appeal for the UFC CEO Dana White.

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The five-rounder match ended with Brandon Royval overpowering the new sensation from the Japanese nation, after the victory, the former flyweight contender took the mic to demand another title shot fight from the UFC CEO Dana White. When Michael Bisping had his Octagon interview with ‘Raw Dawg’, he not only challenged Alexandre Pantoja for a fight but the entire flyweight division.

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“Aye, anything, you need a backup fighter Edmonton fight, I will fight one of those motherf—ers, I beat everybody in the f—king top five. I get that f—king title shot next. I get that titleshot next, I will be the backup.Im going to Japan, I’m taking that S–t, Pantoja, Im going to Brazil I’m taking that s–t. Title shot next that is the only f—king decision. I beat everybody in the division.Who the f–k else?” roared Royval as he challenged the champion of the division.

R͏oy͏va͏l͏͏ ͏pre͏vio͏usly͏ fough͏t t͏͏h͏e Braz͏͏ilia͏n cham͏p͏i͏on͏͏, ͏A͏lex͏a͏ndre Pantoja͏, ͏at͏ UFC 296 last ͏y͏ear. While ͏the͏ ͏fight was ͏e͏xpec͏ted to g͏o in Royv͏al͏’͏s fa͏vo͏͏r, P͏antoja͏ en͏sured ͏͏th͏at di͏d͏͏͏n’t ͏h͏͏ap͏͏pen. He͏ ͏took R͏o͏yval͏ into͏ ͏͏a BJJ͏ clin͏i͏c ͏an͏d s͏ecur͏ed a un͏a͏nimo͏us deci͏sion vi͏ctory.

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Suryakant Das is a senior writer who leads UFC live coverage at EssentiallySports, known for his broad expertise and standout professionalism in MMA journalism. Over two years in the field, he has become a key voice on real-time event updates, pre- and post-fight interviews, and analysis of viral moments from the Joe Rogan Experience. His dynamic reporting is backed by selection to the Journalistic Excellence Program, which hones advanced editorial skills and strategic coverage approaches for top talent. Suryakant’s career is defined by his ability to deliver both speed and depth. His versatile background spans sports journalism, content writing, and editorial roles, helping him navigate fast-paced live coverage and deliver meaningful stories with clarity and precision. Recognition from respected MMA figures such as Nina-Marie Daniele and Hall of Famer Michael Bisping further marks him as a trusted authority in the UFC community.

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