Brandon Royval credits Alexandre Pantoja for growth ahead of UFC Flyweight Title Rematch
Las Vegas, NV (December 16, 2023): In a surprising turn of events, UFC flyweight contender Brandon Royval has revealed an unexpected source of motivation for his upcoming rematch against Alexandre Pantoja: who beat him in their previous battle.
Instead of being dwelt upon by Royval’s 2021 submissions finish, he credits Pantoja with driving him forward to become the fighter he has turned out to be. “Alexandre Pantoja, 100 percent,” asserted Royval during an interview with Cageside Press. “It was as though I had to adjust in order to be better with Alexandre Pantoja. There were numerous adjustments made, perhaps not cool changes but a lot of different stuff.”
Admitting his mistakes during the first fight, he mentions being too imprudent and relying heavily on unconventionality. “I was making many errors,” says Royval. “I was attempting to push a square peg into a round hole, and I had lost focus of the fundamentals.”
However, not accepting defeat, Royval utilized that experience to kindle his passion further. He started retooling his weapons of war, upgraded his weaponry skills, and played a much calculated game. The results speak for themselves. Royval has made four post-fight bonus in the last 7 fight, demonstrating that he possesses a versatile fighting skill as well as finishing ability.
He comes back into the octagon to meet Pantoja once more with a shot at holding the UFC flyweight belt. They will meet once again in what promises to be an encounter between styles and psychologies. Pantoja is still an experienced champ and he has techinicals as well as choke-outs. Royval the revamped challenge enter the field ready and in revenge mood.
This is not just a rematch, but showing how transformational loss can be. Royval’s story is such an encouraging one for all fighters because it teaches how defeat can turn into victory in the end.
Can the champion be deposed by Royval’s evolution? Don’t miss the UFC flyweight title fight on [date]!