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Brandon Royval discusses UFC 329 matchup against Lone’er Kavanagh

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 11:54 PM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Brandon Royval discusses UFC 329 matchup against Lone’er Kavanagh

Summary

Brandon Royval prepares to fight Lone’er Kavanagh at UFC 329 this weekend at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Royval, a former Flyweight title challenger, believes the UFC is attempting to push him out of the Top 5 Flyweight rankings by pairing him with Kavanagh, who is on a winning streak. Having suffered back-to-back losses, Royval views this fight as a critical opportunity to reaffirm his position in the division. He emphasized the personal significance of the matchup, stating that it feels like a direct challenge to his status.

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By the Numbers

•Brandon Royval faces Lone’er Kavanagh at UFC 329
•Fight takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
•Royval has lost his previous two fights
•Royval feels UFC is trying to push him out of rankings
•Kavanagh is coming off a win against Brandon Moreno

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11:54 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 329’s Brandon Royval believes the promotion is ‘trying to push him out’ of the rankings – ‘It’s personal’

What they're saying

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“Raw Dawg” is extra motivated. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval collides with surging 125-pound contender Lone’er Kavanagh on the main card of UFC 329 this weekend inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. And according to Royval, he saw this one coming from a mile away. During UFC 329 media […]
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