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Brandon Royval - UFC Flyweight, Brazilian jujitsu Back Belt, Youth Mentorship. Royval is a professional mixed martial artist known for his exciting style in the UFC's flyweight division. Royval is one of the UFC’s top-ranked flyweights, currently sitting at No. 3 in the world. A Denver, Colorado native and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Royval has built a reputation as one of the most exciting and relentless fighters in mixed martial arts. Since making his UFC debut in 2020, he has earned the respect of fans and fellow athletes with his aggressive pace, dynamic submission game, and willingness to finish every fight. Outside the Octagon, Royval is passionate about giving back through youth mentorship and representing his Colorado roots. In this episode of The Mountain Side Podcast, Brandon joins Bobby Marshall in the studio for an honest conversation about the journey to competing at the highest level of the UFC. They dive into elite training, strength and conditioning, sportsmanship, family, life in Colorado, the outdoors, and the mindset required to compete among the best fighters in the world. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow The Mountain Side Podcast on your favorite social media platforms for the latest episodes, guests, and updates.
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00:00 Brandon Royval Returns
00:44 Beer And Banter
01:09 UFC 329 War Recap
02:53 Broken Foot Aftermath
03:54 Flash Flood Lake Talk
05:03 Hockey Camp And Negotiations
06:43 Too Much Fight Content
10:27 Family Media And MJ Movie
11:32 Conspiracies And Child Safety
18:18 Max Holloway Role Model
20:43 Fatherhood And Values
29:58 Staying Active After The Win
30:50 Post-Win Gratitude
33:06 Commentary And Fighting IQ
34:14 Next Fight Target
34:47 Dream UFC Denver
35:58 Colorado Red Tape
36:40 Weird Local Bans
36:55 Fur Trapping Debate
39:14 Wildlife Management Logic
40:58 YouTube Censorship Workarounds
42:50 Premium Ads Lawsuit
43:39 Evergreen Emergency Response
44:45 School Shooting Fallout
46:30 Close Call Theater Story
47:28 Daughter Avoids Tragedy
50:15 Helping After Violence
58:33 School Safety Solutions
59:26 Robot Dogs In Schools
01:02:04 Finding Episode 233
01:02:45 Lake Mead Crisis Talk
01:03:14 Hydropower and Vegas Future
01:04:39 AI Rankings in Sports
01:07:06 Water Use and Almond Debate
01:08:18 Water as a Tradable Commodity
01:10:45 Flock Cameras Surveillance
01:12:46 Drones, Balloons and Privacy Fears
01:14:21 Creepy Fan Encounters
01:15:30 Fentanyl Scares and Poisoning
01:24:05 Unclaimed Funds and Tax Rants
01:27:38 Suppressor Trusts and ATF Rules
01:29:40 Guns And Loopholes
01:29:59 Fighter Benefits Reality
01:30:58 Insurance And Retirement Gaps
01:32:24 Ali Act And Boxing Pay
01:34:57 Muay Thai And Thailand Tales
01:36:05 UFC Production Masterclass
01:38:31 Celeb Rows And Cult Talk
01:40:57 Injury Downtime And Denver Gyms
01:42:12 Colorado MMA Roots
01:44:20 Old School MMA Culture
01:46:21 Modern Training Science
01:50:05 Backpacks For Kids
01:51:37 Dream Center Mission
01:59:12 How To Support And Wrap
Brandon Royval - UFC Flyweight, Brazilian jujitsu Back Belt, Youth Mentorship. Royval is a professional mixed martial artist known for his exciting style in the UFC's flyweight division. Royval is one of the UFC’s top-ranked flyweights, currently sitting at No. 3 in the world. A Denver, Colorado native and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Royval has built a reputation as one of the most exciting and relentless fighters in mixed martial arts. Since making his UFC debut in 2020, he has earned the respect of fans and fellow athletes with his aggressive pace, dynamic submission game, and willingness to finish every fight. Outside the Octagon, Royval is passionate about giving back through youth mentorship and representing his Colorado roots. In this episode of The Mountain Side Podcast, Brandon joins Bobby Marshall in the studio for an honest conversation about the journey to competing at the highest level of the UFC. They dive into elite training, strength and conditioning, sportsmanship, family, life in Colorado, the outdoors, and the mindset required to compete among the best fighters in the world. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow The Mountain Side Podcast on your favorite social media platforms for the latest episodes, guests, and updates.
🔻Watch more of The Mountain Side Podcast Episodes here 🔻
youtube.com/watch?v=U9Y4nV8lreg&list=PLUVu632r4xm5lsI8x7BVdmpTQdQn7FHy0
themountainsidepodcast.com
Important Links:
denverdreamcenter.org
Sponsor Links:
UNCHARTEDSUPPLYCO.com ➡️ alnk.to/3U4yO7W 🔗
Mountain Side listeners use Discount code TMS10 to receive 10%off UNCHARTED SUPPLY products!
SABObroadheads.com
Mountain Side listeners receive $10 off & Free Shipping on all SABO Broadheads!
00:00 Brandon Royval Returns
00:44 Beer And Banter
01:09 UFC 329 War Recap
02:53 Broken Foot Aftermath
03:54 Flash Flood Lake Talk
05:03 Hockey Camp And Negotiations
06:43 Too Much Fight Content
10:27 Family Media And MJ Movie
11:32 Conspiracies And Child Safety
18:18 Max Holloway Role Model
20:43 Fatherhood And Values
29:58 Staying Active After The Win
30:50 Post-Win Gratitude
33:06 Commentary And Fighting IQ
34:14 Next Fight Target
34:47 Dream UFC Denver
35:58 Colorado Red Tape
36:40 Weird Local Bans
36:55 Fur Trapping Debate
39:14 Wildlife Management Logic
40:58 YouTube Censorship Workarounds
42:50 Premium Ads Lawsuit
43:39 Evergreen Emergency Response
44:45 School Shooting Fallout
46:30 Close Call Theater Story
47:28 Daughter Avoids Tragedy
50:15 Helping After Violence
58:33 School Safety Solutions
59:26 Robot Dogs In Schools
01:02:04 Finding Episode 233
01:02:45 Lake Mead Crisis Talk
01:03:14 Hydropower and Vegas Future
01:04:39 AI Rankings in Sports
01:07:06 Water Use and Almond Debate
01:08:18 Water as a Tradable Commodity
01:10:45 Flock Cameras Surveillance
01:12:46 Drones, Balloons and Privacy Fears
01:14:21 Creepy Fan Encounters
01:15:30 Fentanyl Scares and Poisoning
01:24:05 Unclaimed Funds and Tax Rants
01:27:38 Suppressor Trusts and ATF Rules
01:29:40 Guns And Loopholes
01:29:59 Fighter Benefits Reality
01:30:58 Insurance And Retirement Gaps
01:32:24 Ali Act And Boxing Pay
01:34:57 Muay Thai And Thailand Tales
01:36:05 UFC Production Masterclass
01:38:31 Celeb Rows And Cult Talk
01:40:57 Injury Downtime And Denver Gyms
01:42:12 Colorado MMA Roots
01:44:20 Old School MMA Culture
01:46:21 Modern Training Science
01:50:05 Backpacks For Kids
01:51:37 Dream Center Mission
01:59:12 How To Support And Wrap
