Brandon Royval, opening as an underdog against Joshua Van, is accustomed to such odds throughout his UFC career. Originally slated to face Manel Kape, Royval now faces Van, who is on a four-fight winning streak. Interestingly, Royval has recently shifted from +120 to a slight -128 favorite, surprising him more than his underdog status. His UFC journey has seen him overcoming odds, including major upset wins, despite facing tough competition, with losses only to elite fighters like Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno.
Royval opened as a slight +120 underdog against Van, but has since become a -128 favorite, showcasing his ability to defy odds in UFC.
"...I'm actually surprised they ended up evening it out. I don't know what it is about me. I think the Vegas oddsmakers hate me."
Royval has been an underdog throughout his career but continues to upset expectations, including a recent victory over Tatsuro Taira at +350 odds.
His losses in the UFC have only been against top competitors, showcasing his resilience and capability to compete at the highest levels of the division.
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