Brandon Royval
Royval is a southpaw striker against an orthodox opponent. The stance mismatch gives Royval natural angle advantages at range.
Royval is 6 years older than Kavanagh.
Net striking margin is among the best in this division. Consistently lands more than absorbed.
Output holds or improves as the fight extends. Wins the striking exchange in later rounds when opponents expect a slowdown.
Division-low TD defense rate. Opponents with an active takedown game have a clear structural path.
Above-average net striking margin for this division. Wins the exchange battle consistently.
KO/TKO vulnerability is above division average. A clean power shot carries more consequence here.
Too few fights to rate.
— Insufficient divisional sample to rank this fighter in the current weight class.