Brandon Royval vs Lone'er Kavanagh: UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Fight Breakdown

Result & Event Context

Brandon Royval faced Lone'er Kavanagh at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on Royval and Lone'er Kavanagh delivered high-stakes drama on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Brandon Royval defeated Lone'er Kavanagh by submission at 3:40 of round 3.

Recorded Fight Statistics

Brandon Royval: 84 significant strikes landed and 3 completed takedowns. Lone'er Kavanagh: 56 significant strikes landed and 1 completed takedowns.

Striking & Grappling Comparison

Brandon Royval landed 84 significant strikes and Lone'er Kavanagh landed 56. Brandon Royval recorded 28 more landed significant strikes.

Brandon Royval completed 3 takedowns; Lone'er Kavanagh completed 1. Takedown counts describe completed entries, not how long either fighter controlled a position or how much damage followed.

The submission determined the outcome. A fighter can win by submission without leading the significant-strike totals or completing a takedown; the finishing hold, rather than a volume comparison, decides the result.

Fight Duration & Statistical Interpretation

The fight lasted 13:00 of active round time, ending at 3:40 of round 3. Rest periods between rounds are excluded.

These are full-fight totals. They do not establish the order of exchanges, individual round scores, corner instructions, or changes in pace. Significant strikes are a subset of total strikes, so the two measures should not be used interchangeably.