Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For two athletes, Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 9 event marked that special moment in their career. Check out this week’s rookie report to see what kind of first impression they made on the sport’s biggest stage from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. * * * * * Brandon Royval Division: Flyweight Result: Brandon Royval def. Tim Elliott via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 3:18 Record: 11-4 MMA, 1-0 UFC Grade: B+ Denver flyweight Brandon Royval was handed a tough task for his UFC debut, but the former LFA flyweight champion passed the test with flying colors with an impressive submission finish
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UFC on ESPN 9 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Las Vegas – MMA Junkie