Brandon Royval was preparing for another upcoming main event spotlight in just a few weeks time before he withdrew from the fight. The former title challenger and #1-contender at flyweight was set ...

This will be the seventh UFC event held in Mexico City. The most recent was one year ago at the same venue, headlined by Moreno’s split decision loss to Brandon Royval.

The Highlight of UFC Fight Night 253 was going to be the long-awaited flyweight meeting between Brandon Royval and Manel Kape. Five rounds of hectic action were anticipated, but it’s not to be.