Joshua Van recently defeated Brandon Royval at UFC 317, winning both Fight of the Night and Fight of the Year.
What happened?
Royval is now set to face Lone'er Kavanagh at UFC 329 on July 9, 2026.
Royval has a record of 17-9 in MMA and 7-5 in the UFC.
Why it matters for Joshua Van
The fight against Kavanagh is personal for Royval, who feels the UFC is trying to push him out of the flyweight rankings.
Royval has been in the top five of the division for most of his UFC career.
What comes next?
Royval is determined to make a statement and stay in the rankings, with the opportunity to fill his pocket with cash and put on a high-level performance.
The matchup against Kavanagh is expected to be exciting, with the UFC booking the fight to deliver a thrilling performance.
Royval has handed Tatsuro Taira his first-career loss and is familiar with fighting surging contenders.
The UFC 329 main card will take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with the event streaming on Paramount+.
Royval has six bonuses to his name and is certain that the matchup against Kavanagh will deliver.