Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira: Fight Preview and Betting Odds

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Brandon RoyvalUSA

Tatsuro TairaJapan

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UFC flyweight fighter Brandon Royval is set to face Tatsuro Taira in the main event of UFC Fight Night 244. This highly anticipated matchup will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, USA, on October 13, with the main card starting around 03:40 MSK. Can the American secure victory against the Japanese contender, and what betting options should you consider? Read on for our insights and predictions.

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Brandon Royval

Current Form

Brandon Royval claimed victory over compatriot Nate Williams in 2019 to capture the Legacy Fighting Alliance championship belt. Following his triumph in LFA, he quickly signed with Dana White's league. In his latest matchup in February 2024, he defeated former two-time champion Brandon Moreno by split decision, rising to the top of the flyweight rankings.
The 32-year-old Royval boasts 16 wins (four by knockout, three by decision, nine by submission) and seven losses. He holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Interesting Betting Trends

Royval's submission victory rate stands at 56 percent.

Tatsuro Taira

Current Form

Tatsuro Taira became the champion of Japan's Shooto promotion in 2021 and a year later signed with the strongest mixed martial arts championship in the world. The fighter from the Land of the Rising Sun has yet to experience a loss at the professional level. The 24-year-old Taira boasts 16 victories, including five by knockout, three by decision, and eight by submission. Taira holds a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and currently sits in fifth place in his division rankings.

Interesting Betting Trends

Taira's takedown success rate stands at 47 percent.

Trends

Bet Tyra to win by decision

Tyra has three victories by decision

3.33

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TipThe match will be complete

1.61

Sports analysts believe that Tyra is the clear favorite in the upcoming match. They argue that the more experienced Royval has very little chance of winning. However, this perspective can be contested. The American will be fighting at home, which may grant him favorable judgments from the referees. He is also five centimeters taller and slightly heavier than his opponent. Furthermore, he is currently at the peak of his performance and has no intention of slowing down. The bout is expected to be intense with a significant amount of grappling. It would be wise to place a bet on the fight going the entire distance.

Our prediction is that the match will go the distance at 1.61

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