UFC 329: Brandon Royval vs. Lone'er Kavanagh (Flyweight, Main Card)

Kavanagh enters as the consensus favorite based on trader pricing, driven by his five-round unanimous decision victory over former champion Brandon Moreno in February 2026 that elevated him to the No. 6 flyweight ranking. The 10-1 Englishman followed an earlier UFC win over Felipe dos Santos with strong cardio and volume, though he absorbed a second-round knockout loss to Charles Johnson in August 2025. Royval, the No. 4-ranked veteran at 17-9, brings extensive experience including decision wins over Tatsuro Taira and Brandon Moreno, but arrives on a two-fight skid with a first-round knockout loss to Manel Kape in December 2025 and a unanimous decision defeat to Joshua Van in June 2025. The July 11 main-card matchup at T-Mobile Arena features contrasting styles, with Royval’s submission threat and fight IQ offset by Kavanagh’s recent momentum and durability.