Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape - AI generated fight pick

Manel Kape has a clear edge in striking, with a significant strike accuracy of 56% and defense of 58%, both considerably higher than Brandon Royval's 41% accuracy and 43% defense. Kape's 81% takedown defense is a strong counter to Royval's grappling and high takedown accuracy, making it difficult for Royval to implement his submission-heavy game (9 submission wins). Kape's recent form is strong, with KO/TKO wins over Almabayev and Silva, and his only recent loss coming via decision to a high-level wrestler (Mokaev). Royval, while dynamic and dangerous with submissions, is hittable and absorbs significant damage, which is a concern against a power puncher like Kape (13 KO wins). Historically, fighters with Kape's striking stats, youth (2 years younger), and high takedown defense have had a winning edge in similar flyweight matchups. While Royval's unpredictability and submission threat keep this close, the stylistic and statistical data favor Kape.