A matchup between ranked flyweights is on tap for the UFC’s Oct. 15
event, as Askar
Askarov will lock horns with Brandon
Royval.
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Royval’s management, Iridium Sports Agency, initially brought word
of the 125-pound pairing. UFC Fight Night does not yet have an
official location or headliner. The agency also announced that a
flyweight tilt between Tatsuro
Taira and C.J. Vergara
has been added to the bill.
Askarov last appeared in a No. 1 contender bout at UFC on ESPN 33,
where he fell to Kai Kara
France via unanimous decision on March 26. Prior to that, the
Dagestani known as “Bullet” was unbeaten in 15 professional
appearances, earning notable wins against the likes of Joseph
Benavidez, Alexandre
Pantoja and Tim Elliott
in UFC competition.
Royval, meanwhile, has emerged as one of the division’s most
exciting talents while compiling a 4-2 mark within the Las
Vegas-based promotion. His 2022 campaign thus far has included a
split-decision win over Rogerio
Bontorin at UFC on ESPN 32 and a first-round tapout of Matt
Schnell at UFC 274.