Brandon Royval vs Rogerio Bontorin — Fight recap

Brandon Royval won a split decision against Rogerio Bontorin over three rounds on January 15, 2022, in a flyweight clash that hinged on striking volume versus grappling control. Royval outlanded Bontorin 40 significant strikes to 28, connecting at a 30% rate while landing 21 head strikes and 15 body shots, though he secured no takedowns and managed just 1:43 of control time.

Bontorin dominated the wrestling, successfully landing 8 of 9 takedown attempts (88%) and controlling the action for 7:41, but his 48% significant strike accuracy and zero submission attempts left him vulnerable on the judges' scorecards. Referee Mark Smith oversaw a fight where Royval's offensive output and submission attempts (3) compensated for his defensive wrestling struggles.

The victory keeps Royval competitive in the flyweight rankings despite the narrow margin.