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Brandon Royval lost a highly competitive and record-breaking fight to Joshua Van at UFC 317, which was considered a potential Fight of the Year, showcasing incredible striking performance despite the loss, and reaffirming his status as a top flyweight contender.
Dana White rewarded Brandon Royval with double pay after his intense fight against Joshua Van at UFC 317, which featured a record-breaking 419 significant strikes, highlighting the fight as one of the best in recent memory and setting up a future title shot for Van.
At UFC 317, four fighters received bonuses for their performances, including Ilia Topuria, who knocked out Charles Oliveira and established himself as a UFC superstar, and Joshua Van, whose fight with Brandon Royval was potentially Hall of Fame worthy. Gregory Rodrigues also earned a bonus for his impressive knockout. Van's quick turnaround and performance suggest a rising star with a likely future title shot.
Joshua Van, a 23-year-old flyweight, stepped in on short notice to fight Brandon Royval at UFC 317 after Manel Kape's injury, winning his fourth straight fight and impressing UFC President Dana White with his aggressive fighting attitude.