UFC Fight Night 244 - Betting Odds, Prediction: Royval vs Taira

Brandon Royval faces Tatsuro Taira at UFC Fight Night 244 in the flyweight main event at UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada. This matchup features American fighter Royval against unbeaten Japanese contender Taira.

Brandon Royval, coming off a split decision win over Brandon Moreno, carries a record of 16 wins and 7 losses. His opponent, Tatsuro Taira, remains undefeated with 16 wins, including a recent TKO victory due to a knee injury sustained by his opponent Alex Perez. Both fighters match up evenly in terms of height and weight, promising a balanced contest.

Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira Betting Odds

• Underdog: Brandon Royval : 3.4 (+240)
• Favorite: Tatsuro Taira : 1.4 (-225)

Method of victory	Brandon Royval	Tatsuro Taira
By KO/TKO or disqualification	8.5 (+750)	8.5 (+750)
By decision or technical decision	5.8 (+480)	4.0 (+300)

Brandon Royval enters as the favorite at 3.4 (+240), and Tatsuro Taira trails as the underdog with odds of 1.4 (-225). Looking at potential outcomes, both fighters face long odds of +750 (8.5 decimal) for a KO/TKO/DQ win, indicating that a knockout is less likely according to oddsmakers. Winning by points or decision shows more favorable odds for Taira at +300 (4.0 decimal) compared to Royval’s +480 (5.8 decimal), suggesting a slight edge for Taira in a decision scenario. Bettors focusing on longer shot payouts might consider options aligning with a full-distance fight leaning towards Taira.

What time is Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira fight

Live coverage for the Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024	04:00 PM	07:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024	01:00 PM	04:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024	08:00 PM	11:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024	07:00 AM	10:40 AM

How and where to watch the Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira Fight

You can watch Brandon Royval vs Tatsuro Taira via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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