Brandon Royval, after a challenging title shot loss, experienced a significant emotional and physical setback during his #UFCMexico main event fight against Brandon Moreno. Despite injuring his knee, suspected to be a torn MCL within the first minute of the fight, Royval managed to secure a win. His post-fight reactions, including breaking down crying during the post-fight show and showing visible discomfort at the press conference, highlighted his mental and physical struggles. Royval shared on Facebook that he believes he likely suffered an MCL tear early in the bout, underscoring the adversity he overcame to achieve victory.
Brandon Royval says he likely tore his MCL in the win over Brandon Moreno. MCL tears are much different than an ACL, especially with the various grades. Hopefully it’s not too severe #UFC https://t.co/g90iTI87pz
Brandon Royval says via his Facebook that he “likely tore his MCL in the first minute of the fight” at #UFCMexico 😳 https://t.co/Wb220nRdN9
🚨| Brandon Royval has posted to Facebook stating he likely tore his MCL in the first minute of his #UFCMexico main event win over Brandon Moreno. 😳 https://t.co/rPQAGPwJd1
Per Brandon Royval on his Facebook he says that he tore his MCL in the first minute of his #UFCMexico Main Event against Brandon Moreno https://t.co/Hjdw4FYEPr
Brandon Royval grimaces in pain attempting to stand up and exit the #UFCMexico post-fight press conference 😬 https://t.co/1Pw593NQMj
Brandon Royval is breaking down crying on the #UFCMexico post-fight show. He says he wasn't doing well mentally after the title shot loss. Then, tonight he felt himself breaking when he hurt his knee. Somehow, he turned the corner and proved to himself he could overcome.