Brandon Royval Secures Split Decision Win at UFC Vegas 98

Royval calls for a title shot after defeating Tatsuro Taira, maintaining his top contender status in the flyweight division.

Brandon Royval defeated Tatsuro Taira by split decision in the main event at UFC Vegas 98, held at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Royval, ranked No. 1 in the flyweight division, aims for a title shot against current champion Alexandre Pantoja following his victory.
The fight was a pivotal moment for both fighters, with Taira seeking to maintain his undefeated record and Royval defending his top ranking.
Royval's earnings for the fight are estimated to be at least $100,000, while Taira is expected to earn a similar amount based on previous payouts.
The event also featured a co-main event between Brad Tavares and Park Jun-yong, with Tavares seeking to recover from recent losses.