Brandon Royval vs. Lone’er Kavanagh Predictions and Picks

Brandon Royval and Lone’er Kavanagh face off in UFC 329 at flyweight. Royval is looking to end his two fight losing streak against Lone’er Kavanagh this weekend at UFC 329. He is coming off a first round TKO loss to Manel Kape which took place in December of 2025 and he has not fought since then. On the other side of this bout Kavanaugh is coming off a 5 round unanimous victory over Brandon Moreno in late February. Both fighters hope to strengthen their campaign for a title which will most likely happen after Manel Kape challenges Joshua Van for the belt.

How Brandon Royval Can Win

Royval is a well-rounded fighter and he is a threat on his feet but can also take it to the ground. On Saturday he needs to take control of the fight's tempo. Staying light on his feet and constant movements will be key for Royval in this fight. Kavanagh is a dangerous kickboxer and if this fight stays one dimensional it will be a tall task for Brandon to come out on top. If he can make this a multi-phased fight with grappling and high paced scrambling, that gives him a chance of a submission or bringing it to the judges cards in his favor. Keys for Brandon Royval in this fight is to fight at his tempo and not to stay one dimensional. It is crucial for him not to gas out early

How Lone’er Kavanagh Can Win

Kavanagh is a dangerous kickboxer. He has shown off his finishing power in Dana White’s contender series with a first round KO. However he is no stranger to taking fights to scorecards with 3/5 of his UFC fights coming by Unanimous decision including his most recent which was a 5 round bout. Kavanagh is a dangerous up and coming fighter with only one loss in his professional career coming from a second round TKO in August of 2025. To win on Saturday Kavanagh needs to keep this fight controlled and in front of him. Royval thrives in scrambles and “messy” fights and can be dangerous from the top position. Staying defensive after some combinations and being aware of takedown attempts from Royval is key in this fight. If Kavanagh fights at his tempo it will be a lot easier to gas out Royval and take advantage of that in the later rounds if he is looking for a finish.

Prediction

With Royval’s non-traditional fighting style it changes the way Kavanagh will approach this fight. But with the strong kickboxing skill and defense Kavanagh possesses he should be able to keep this fight in his hands as long as he stays controlled and uses his gas tank to his advantage. Our pick Lone’er Kavanagh ML