Brandon Royval is making a strong case for another title shot after an impressive fight. Despite being down 0-2 against the current champion Alexandre Pantoja, the possibility of a Royval rematch is gaining traction. However, Royval may opt for another fight just to stay active.
So, what’s next for Royval? Will he get a title shot or a number one contender bout? Let’s explore!
The Title Shot
Alexandre Pantoja is scheduled to fight Kai Asakura at UFC 310. Royval is likely to serve as a backup for that fight. If Pantoja and Asakura make it to the fight without any issues, Royval may not get the title shot immediately.
Despite his two losses to Pantoja, Royval is arguably the most deserving contender for the title. If Asakura wins, Royval could be next in line. However, if Pantoja wins, he might choose to face Kai Kara-France for a solid win that would count on his record.
While waiting can be risky, it has paid off for fighters like Leon Edwards and Colby Covington in the past. Royval’s case for a title shot is certainly strong and deserving.
Brandon Royval vs. Steve Erceg
Another option for Royval could be a fight against Steve Erceg, who recently had a tough loss to Pantoja. Both former title contenders, a bout between Royval and Erceg would be electrifying.
However, Erceg’s loss to Kara-France could impact Royval’s decision to take this fight. If Royval wants to secure his position, he may need to outperform Erceg and prevent Kara-France from overtaking him based on their previous fight and The Ultimate Fighter rematch.
If there’s any uncertainty, there’s one way to settle things…
Kai Kara-France 2: A Chaotic Rematch
It seems that Kai Kara-France keeps interfering with Royval’s title shot aspirations. The solution? Defeat Kara-France.
Royval and Kara-France had a chaotic fight in 2020, where Royval secured a victory with a guillotine choke. However, time has passed, and Kara-France has proven himself. A rematch would be the ultimate test for Royval to prove his worth and earn another title shot.
