Last night, the UFC Apex in Las Vegas witnessed a flyweight showdown for the ages. Brandon Royval and Tatsuro Taira locked horns in a five-round war. Their main event bout at UFC Vegas 98 left fans on the edge of their seats. Royval entered the octagon with a chip on his shoulder. He was fresh off a victory over former champ Brandon Moreno. Taira, on the other hand, brought an unblemished 16-0 record. The stage was set for fireworks.
As the first round kicked off, both fighters played it cool. They danced around each other, looking for openings. Royval’s left hand found a home early, catching Taira off guard. The second round saw Taira turn the tables. He took Royval down and clung to his back.
By the third round, Brandon Royval found his groove. His strikes started landing with more frequency. Taira, feeling the heat, went for takedowns. The momentum swung back and forth between the two. The fourth round belonged to Taira. He once again glued himself to Royval’s back.
As the final round began, it was anyone’s fight. Royval’s corner told him to stick to boxing. Not to be outdone, Taira scored takedowns but struggled to keep him grounded. Brandon Royval turned the tables in the closing moments, taking Taira’s back. When the dust settled, the judges had their say—split decision: Royval. Fans could almost hear Taira’s undefeated record shatter. But what a way to lose it – in an absolute barnburner of a fight.
Fight Fans Reacted To Tatsuro Taira Vs. Brandon Royval Back And Forth Fight
Expectations were high as Royval and Taira stepped into the octagon at UFC Vegas 98. Little did fans know, these flyweights were about to deliver a five-round thriller. The fight fans’ reaction was pure, unadulterated excitement.
Social media exploded with reactions. Most of the reactions centered around the back-and-forth war between the two flyweights. Some fans felt that a rematch was needed. Others gave props to both fighters for their excellent performance. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:
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The fight was so good it received a Fight of the Night Bonus. In the end, this fight showcased everything great about MMA. It had technique, heart, and drama in spades. Brandon Royval and Tatsuro Taira didn’t just fight; they delivered a spectacular show that fans will remember for years.
