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Brandon Royval to serve as backup fighter for UFC 336 main event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 5:17 AM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Brandon Royval to serve as backup fighter for UFC 336 main event

Summary

Brandon Royval has announced he will be the backup fighter for the main event of UFC 336, scheduled for January 30 in Toronto. He will weigh in on January 29 ahead of the flyweight title fight between champion Joshua Van and Manel Kape. Royval, a former title challenger, aims to remain in title contention after recovering from recent losses to both Van and Kape. He hopes this opportunity allows him to analyze both fighters closely. Royval previously won 'Fight of the Night' for his victory against Lone’er Kavanagh.

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By the Numbers

•Royval announced his backup role on The Ariel Helwani Show.
•UFC 336 takes place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
•Royval has a recent 'Fight of the Night' win against Lone’er Kavanagh.
•He lost to Van and Kape in his last two bouts.
•Royval supports Van's skills in an upcoming title defense.

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5:17 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Royval Announces He Will Be Backup Fighter For UFC 336

What they're saying

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Former title challenger Brandon Royval is officially the backup fighter for the main event of UFC 336 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on January 30. The fighter out of Denver, Colorado, will weigh in on January 29 as the official backup for the flyweight headliner between champion Joshua Van and Manel Kape. Royval announced the news […] The post Brandon Royval Announces He Will Be Backup Fighter For UFC 336 appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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