:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71498801/usa_today_13929235.0.jpg "Askarov vs. Royval: Fight time, live stream, predictions, how to watch UFC Fight Night bout")
UFC Fight Night is set to get going this weekend from the UFC Apex in Paradise, Las Vegas on Saturday, October 15 at 7 p.m. ET. There is a five-bout main card highlighted by a flyweight showdown between No. 4 ranked Askar Askarov and No. 5 ranked Brandon Royval.
Askarov (14-1) recently suffered his first loss at the hands of Kai Kara-France via decision back in March. Askarov competes under the Dagestan-style grappling, that puts relentless pressure on opponents and has seemingly took over the UFC. Any fighter coming off their first loss will be fighting with emphasis, expect a lot from him come Saturday.
Royval (14-6) has won his last two fights, with twelve of his last fourteen wins coming via submission or KO. Despite Askarov checking in as the favorite, Royval is a dangerous underdog due to his ability to finish fights by punches or submission. This was on full display in May, when he defeated Matt Schnell by utilizing a guillotine choke.
TEXTBOOK GUILLOTINE
Brandon Royval wins by submission (+155)
(Via @espnmma)pic.twitter.com/2bOXLDpAjx
– Pickswise (@Pickswise) May 8, 2022