Brandon Royval Faces Undefeated Tatsuro Taira in UFC Vegas 98 Main Event

Royval, fighting for more than a title shot, seeks victory to support his community-focused gym in Denver.

Brandon Royval, ranked No. 1 in the UFC flyweight division, will fight Tatsuro Taira, who remains undefeated at 16-0, in the main event at UFC Vegas 98.
The fight takes place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, with the main card starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+ and prelims at 4 p.m. ET.
Royval aims to use his potential victory to fund a new gym in Denver, focusing on youth development and community support.
Tatsuro Taira, ranked No. 5 in the division, is favored to win with betting odds leaning heavily in his favor as the fight approaches.
A win for Royval could lead to another title shot against reigning champion Alexandre Pantoja, whom he lost to in December 2023.