Winner: Brandon Royval
Confidence Score: 72Brandon Royval is the most likely winner due to his significant experience at the elite level and his proven finishing ability, especially via submissions (9 wins by submission). He holds a #1 ranking in the flyweight division and has fought and beaten top-tier competition, displaying resilience and versatility. Royval also possesses a notable reach (68" arm, 38.5" leg) and a high finish rate (10 first-round finishes). While Joshua Van is a talented, young prospect with strong striking accuracy (55%) and solid takedown defense (81%), his recent losses and lack of experience against top-ranked opponents put him at a disadvantage. Historically, fighters with Royval's experience, size, and submission threat have a higher win rate over young, rising contenders with similar profiles to Van. Royval's ability to capitalize on grappling opportunities and his higher-level competition faced tilt the matchup in his favor.
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