Mokaev vs Royval

When is Mokaev vs Royval?

Muhammad Mokaev could potentially fight Brandon Royval, in Early 2026.

The fight would take place over 5 rounds in the Flyweight division, which means the weight limit would be 125 pounds (8.9 stone or 56.7 KG).

Mokaev vs Royval stats

Muhammad Mokaev would step into the octagon with an undefeated record of 13 wins, zero losses and 0 draws, 2 of those wins coming by the way of knock out and 6 by submission.

Brandon Royval would make his way to the cage with a record of 17 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws, 4 of those wins coming by knock out and 9 by submission.

The stats suggest Royval would have a slight advantage in power over Mokaev, with a 24% knock out percentage over Mokaev's 15%.

If the fight goes to the ground, their records suggest Royval would have a slight advantage over Mokaev, with a 53% submission rate over Mokaev's 46%.

Muhammad Mokaev is the younger man by 8 years, at 24 years old.

Mokaev is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 12 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2020, 7 years and 11 months later than Royval, whose first professional fight was in 2012. He has fought 24 less professional rounds, 33 to Royval's 57.

Mokaev vs Royval form

Mokaev remains undefeated as a professional.

In his last fight, he won against Manel Kape at UFC 304 – Manchester on 27th July 2024 by unanimous decision in their 3 round contest at Co-op Live Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom.

Previous to that, he had beaten Alex Perez at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Gaziev on 2nd March 2024 by unanimous decision in their 3 round contest at UFC Apex, Las Vegas, United States.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Tim Elliott at UFC 294 on 21st October 2023 by submission in the 3rd round at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Before that, he was victorious against Jafel Filho at UFC 286 on 18th March 2023 by submission in the 3rd round at o2 Arena, London, United Kingdom.

He had won against Malcolm Gordon at UFC 280 on 22nd October 2022 by submission in the 3rd round at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Royval has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he lost to Joshua Van at UFC 317 on 28th June 2025 by unanimous decision in their 3 round contest at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

Previous to that, he had beaten Tatsuro Taira at UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira on 12th October 2024 by split decision in their 5 round contest at UFC Apex, Las Vegas.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Brandon Moreno at UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 on 24th February 2024 by split decision in their 5 round contest at Arena CDMX, Mexico City, Mexico.

Before that, he had been beaten by Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 296 on 16th December 2023 by unanimous decision in their UFC Flyweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.

He was victorious against Matheus Nicolau at UFC Fight Night – Holloway vs. Allen on 15th April 2023 by knockout in the 1st round at T-Mobile Center, Kansas City.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Brandon Royval has been fighting more than Muhammad Mokaev.

Muhammad Mokaev last fought 11 months and 9 days ago, while Brandon Royval's last outing was 8 days ago.

Mokaev's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 8 months and 14 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 6 months and 16 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 15 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 3 rounds on average.

Royval's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 2 months and 21 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 11 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 19 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 3.8 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Mokaev vs Royval?

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