UFC Fight Night Royval vs. Taira
UFC Fight Night Royval vs. Taira took place on October 12, 2024 in Las Vegas, USA, headlined by Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 12-fight card below.
Fight Results
12 of 12 fights completed — 4 Decision (Split) · 3 Decision (Unanimous) · 3 KO/TKO · 2 Submission
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira | Brandon Royval | Decision (Split) | R5 (5:00) |
| Brad Tavares vs Jun Yong Park | Jun Yong Park | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden | Chidi Njokuani | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Grant Dawson vs Rafa Garcia | Grant Dawson | KO/TKO | R2 (1:42) |
| Daniel Rodriguez vs Alex Morono | Daniel Rodriguez | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Carlos Vergara vs Ramazonbek Temirov | Ramazonbek Temirov | KO/TKO | R1 (2:50) |
| Jonathan Pearce vs Pat Sabatini | Pat Sabatini | Submission | R1 (4:06) |
| Themba Gorimbo vs Niko Price | Themba Gorimbo | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Junior Tafa vs Sean Sharaf | Junior Tafa | KO/TKO | R2 (2:15) |
| Julia Polastri vs Cory McKenna | Julia Polastri | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Daniel Argueta vs Cody Haddon | Cody Haddon | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Clayton Carpenter vs Lucas Rocha | Clayton Carpenter | Submission | R2 (2:12) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · 5-round bout · 2:20 AM UTC
Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira
Flyweight
Brandon Royval
28.9% · 3.46
VS
Tatsuro Taira
71.1% · 1.41
Winner: Brandon Royval · Decision (Split) · Round 5 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Brandon Royval: 02:23 · Tatsuro Taira: 12:13
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Brandon Royval edged the striking 17-10 in significant strikes; Tatsuro Taira landed a takedown; Tatsuro Taira controlled for 00:44.
Round 2: Tatsuro Taira edged the striking 5-3 in significant strikes; Tatsuro Taira landed 2 takedowns; Tatsuro Taira controlled for 04:10.
Round 3: Brandon Royval edged the striking 56-5 in significant strikes; Brandon Royval landed 2 takedowns; Brandon Royval hunted a submission (1); Tatsuro Taira hunted a submission (1); Brandon Royval controlled for 00:57; Tatsuro Taira controlled for 01:45.
Round 4: Tatsuro Taira edged the striking 8-5 in significant strikes; Tatsuro Taira landed a takedown; Tatsuro Taira controlled for 04:29.
Round 5: Brandon Royval edged the striking 43-14 in significant strikes; Tatsuro Taira landed 2 takedowns; Brandon Royval hunted a submission (2); Brandon Royval controlled for 01:26; Tatsuro Taira controlled for 01:05.
The fight ended in round 5 at 5:00 with Brandon Royval winning by Decision (Split).
Main Event · 3-round bout · 1:45 AM UTC
Brad Tavares vs Jun Yong Park
Middleweight
Brad Tavares
34.6% · 2.89
VS
Jun Yong Park
65.4% · 1.53
Winner: Jun Yong Park · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Brad Tavares: 00:42 · Jun Yong Park: 06:32
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Brad Tavares edged the striking 26-19 in significant strikes; Brad Tavares controlled for 00:42; Jun Yong Park controlled for 01:18.
Round 2: Jun Yong Park edged the striking 67-31 in significant strikes; Jun Yong Park landed a takedown; Jun Yong Park controlled for 00:35.
Round 3: Jun Yong Park edged the striking 13-8 in significant strikes; Jun Yong Park landed a takedown; Jun Yong Park controlled for 04:39.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Jun Yong Park winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 1:10 AM UTC
Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden
Welterweight
Chidi Njokuani
58% · 1.72
VS
Jared Gooden
42% · 2.38
Winner: Chidi Njokuani · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Chidi Njokuani: 09:16 · Jared Gooden: 02:29
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Chidi Njokuani edged the striking 21-3 in significant strikes; Jared Gooden landed a takedown; Chidi Njokuani controlled for 03:38; Jared Gooden controlled for 01:06.
Round 2: Chidi Njokuani edged the striking 52-11 in significant strikes; Chidi Njokuani controlled for 03:15; Jared Gooden controlled for 00:14.
Round 3: Chidi Njokuani edged the striking 32-6 in significant strikes; Jared Gooden landed a takedown; Jared Gooden hunted a submission (1); Chidi Njokuani controlled for 02:23; Jared Gooden controlled for 01:09.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Chidi Njokuani winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:45 AM UTC
Grant Dawson vs Rafa Garcia
Lightweight
Grant Dawson
73.8% · 1.36
VS
Rafa Garcia
26.2% · 3.82
Winner: Grant Dawson · KO/TKO · Round 2 (1:42)
Fight Statistics
Control — Grant Dawson: 05:09 · Rafa Garcia: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Grant Dawson edged the striking 20-4 in significant strikes; Grant Dawson landed a takedown; Grant Dawson controlled for 03:50.
Round 2: Grant Dawson edged the striking 24-1 in significant strikes; Grant Dawson landed a takedown; Grant Dawson controlled for 01:19.
The fight ended in round 2 at 1:42 with Grant Dawson winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 12:10 AM UTC
Daniel Rodriguez vs Alex Morono
Welterweight
Daniel Rodriguez
66.1% · 1.51
VS
Alex Morono
33.9% · 2.95
Winner: Daniel Rodriguez · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Daniel Rodriguez: 00:56 · Alex Morono: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Alex Morono edged the striking 31-25 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Daniel Rodriguez edged the striking 44-23 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Daniel Rodriguez edged the striking 54-20 in significant strikes; Daniel Rodriguez landed a takedown; Daniel Rodriguez controlled for 00:56.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Daniel Rodriguez winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 11:35 PM UTC
Carlos Vergara vs Ramazonbek Temirov
Flyweight
Carlos Vergara
27.4% · 3.65
VS
Ramazonbek Temirov
72.6% · 1.38
Winner: Ramazonbek Temirov · KO/TKO · Round 1 (2:50)
Fight Statistics
Control — Carlos Vergara: 0:00 · Ramazonbek Temirov: 00:05
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Ramazonbek Temirov edged the striking 23-4 in significant strikes; Ramazonbek Temirov scored 3 knockdowns; Ramazonbek Temirov controlled for 00:05.
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:50 with Ramazonbek Temirov winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 11:20 PM UTC
Jonathan Pearce vs Pat Sabatini
Featherweight
Jonathan Pearce
60.4% · 1.66
VS
Pat Sabatini
39.6% · 2.53
Winner: Pat Sabatini · Submission · Round 1 (4:06)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jonathan Pearce: 0:00 · Pat Sabatini: 03:56
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Pat Sabatini edged the striking 3-2 in significant strikes; Pat Sabatini landed 2 takedowns; Pat Sabatini hunted a submission (1); Pat Sabatini controlled for 03:56.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:06 with Pat Sabatini winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 10:50 PM UTC
Themba Gorimbo vs Niko Price
Welterweight
Themba Gorimbo
72.2% · 1.39
VS
Niko Price
27.8% · 3.60
Winner: Themba Gorimbo · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Themba Gorimbo: 09:14 · Niko Price: 01:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Themba Gorimbo edged the striking 32-6 in significant strikes; Themba Gorimbo landed a takedown; Themba Gorimbo hunted a submission (1); Themba Gorimbo controlled for 02:46.
Round 2: Themba Gorimbo edged the striking 32-9 in significant strikes; Themba Gorimbo landed 4 takedowns; Niko Price hunted a submission (1); Themba Gorimbo controlled for 01:52; Niko Price controlled for 01:00.
Round 3: Themba Gorimbo edged the striking 4-1 in significant strikes; Themba Gorimbo landed 2 takedowns; Themba Gorimbo hunted a submission (1); Themba Gorimbo controlled for 04:36.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Themba Gorimbo winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 10:30 PM UTC
Junior Tafa vs Sean Sharaf
Heavyweight
Junior Tafa
68% · 1.47
VS
Sean Sharaf
32% · 3.13
Winner: Junior Tafa · KO/TKO · Round 2 (2:15)
Fight Statistics
Control — Junior Tafa: 00:02 · Sean Sharaf: 00:46
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Sean Sharaf edged the striking 46-36 in significant strikes; Sean Sharaf landed a takedown; Sean Sharaf controlled for 00:46.
Round 2: Junior Tafa edged the striking 35-7 in significant strikes; Junior Tafa controlled for 00:02.
The fight ended in round 2 at 2:15 with Junior Tafa winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 10:05 PM UTC
Julia Polastri vs Cory McKenna
Strawweight
Julia Polastri
51.2% · 1.95
VS
Cory McKenna
48.8% · 2.05
Winner: Julia Polastri · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Julia Polastri: 03:13 · Cory McKenna: 05:20
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Julia Polastri edged the striking 40-17 in significant strikes; Julia Polastri controlled for 01:05; Cory McKenna controlled for 01:38.
Round 2: Julia Polastri edged the striking 26-15 in significant strikes; Julia Polastri controlled for 01:57; Cory McKenna controlled for 00:44.
Round 3: Julia Polastri edged the striking 22-8 in significant strikes; Cory McKenna landed a takedown; Julia Polastri controlled for 00:11; Cory McKenna controlled for 02:58.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Julia Polastri winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 9:35 PM UTC
Daniel Argueta vs Cody Haddon
Bantamweight
Daniel Argueta
41.4% · 2.42
VS
Cody Haddon
58.6% · 1.71
Winner: Cody Haddon · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Daniel Argueta: 04:23 · Cody Haddon: 01:31
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Cody Haddon edged the striking 45-16 in significant strikes; Daniel Argueta landed a takedown; Daniel Argueta hunted a submission (1); Daniel Argueta controlled for 01:50; Cody Haddon controlled for 00:15.
Round 2: Cody Haddon edged the striking 31-11 in significant strikes; Daniel Argueta landed 2 takedowns; Daniel Argueta controlled for 01:51; Cody Haddon controlled for 01:00.
Round 3: Cody Haddon edged the striking 64-27 in significant strikes; Daniel Argueta landed a takedown; Daniel Argueta controlled for 00:42; Cody Haddon controlled for 00:16.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Cody Haddon winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 9:10 PM UTC
Clayton Carpenter vs Lucas Rocha
Flyweight
Clayton Carpenter
66.5% · 1.50
VS
Lucas Rocha
33.5% · 2.99
Winner: Clayton Carpenter · Submission · Round 2 (2:12)
Fight Statistics
Control — Clayton Carpenter: 04:38 · Lucas Rocha: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Clayton Carpenter edged the striking 23-9 in significant strikes; Clayton Carpenter landed a takedown; Clayton Carpenter controlled for 03:38.
Round 2: Clayton Carpenter edged the striking 11-8 in significant strikes; Clayton Carpenter landed a takedown; Clayton Carpenter hunted a submission (1); Clayton Carpenter controlled for 01:00.
The fight ended in round 2 at 2:12 with Clayton Carpenter winning by Submission.
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira | 28.9% (3.46) | 71.1% (1.41) |
| Brad Tavares vs Jun Yong Park | 34.6% (2.89) | 65.4% (1.53) |
| Chidi Njokuani vs Jared Gooden | 58% (1.72) | 42% (2.38) |
| Grant Dawson vs Rafa Garcia | 73.8% (1.36) | 26.2% (3.82) |
| Daniel Rodriguez vs Alex Morono | 66.1% (1.51) | 33.9% (2.95) |
| Carlos Vergara vs Ramazonbek Temirov | 27.4% (3.65) | 72.6% (1.38) |
| Jonathan Pearce vs Pat Sabatini | 60.4% (1.66) | 39.6% (2.53) |
| Themba Gorimbo vs Niko Price | 72.2% (1.39) | 27.8% (3.60) |
| Junior Tafa vs Sean Sharaf | 68% (1.47) | 32% (3.13) |
| Julia Polastri vs Cory McKenna | 51.2% (1.95) | 48.8% (2.05) |
| Daniel Argueta vs Cody Haddon | 41.4% (2.42) | 58.6% (1.71) |
| Clayton Carpenter vs Lucas Rocha | 66.5% (1.50) | 33.5% (2.99) |
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Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
UFC Apex
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Capacity
- 30,000
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles