In an intense showdown at UFC Mexico City on Saturday, Brandon Royval secured a hard-fought victory over Brandon Moreno with a split decision. Despite facing off in a back-and-forth battle that lasted five rounds, Royval emerged triumphant with 48-47 scores in his favor. This win holds special significance as Moreno had previously handed Royval his first UFC loss in 2020.

The thrilling match garnered praise from professionals in the industry, with Zak Cummings expressing his excitement on social media, saying, "What a fight!!! Love both these boys, thank you for a hell of a show. #UFCMexico". Megan Anderson also commended the fighters, highlighting the non-stop action and acknowledging Royval's impressive performance on short notice.

Following his win, Royval is now eyeing a potential title shot at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro against current 125-pound champion Alexandre Pantoja. Pantoja holds two victories over Royval, including a recent decision at UFC 296, making the prospect of a rematch between the two fighters highly anticipated in the MMA world.