Prop Bets: Brandon Royval VS Joshua Van 2025-06-28

UFC 317 Prediction: Brandon Royval vs. Joshua Van
The odds are stacked like a precarious takedown defense… let’s dive in.

The Fight: Flyweight phenom Joshua Van (-125) takes on veteran Brandon Royval (+105) in a bout that’s as thrilling as watching your uncle try to beat you at chess for the 10th time. Van, a 23-year-old with six wins in his last seven fights, is the favorite, but Royval’s resume (7-3, former title challenger) whispers, “Don’t sleep on the guy with ‘champ-chaser’ written all over him.”

Key Stats:
- Van’s takedown defense (89th percentile) could frustrate Royval’s grappling game.
- Royval’s durability? He’s survived 25+ minutes in 80% of his fights.
- The money’s on Van (-118 to -125, depending on the book), but Royval’s +105 odds make him a “sucker’s bet” for those who like underdogs with a flair for drama.

Prop Bet Alert:
- Fight Goes the Distance? The line is -185 (yes) vs. +150 (no). Given Van’s slick defense and Royval’s “I-don’t-quit” attitude, this feels like a 12-round chess match with judges needing coffee breaks between rounds. Take the Under 2.5 rounds? Nah. Bet the Over at 1.45 (DraftKings) if you really want to see a 45-second knockout… or just prepare for a war.

Final Verdict:
Van’s youth and skill make him the pick, but Royval’s experience fighting champions could turn this into a “Wait, who’s the favorite?” moment. If you’re risk-averse, lay the -185 on the fight going to a decision—it’s the MMA equivalent of betting on a draw in soccer.

Prediction: Van wins via decision, but only after Royval makes him earn every second. May the judges have mercy… or at least stop talking to the ceiling.

Odds as of June 29, 2025. Bet responsibly, or don’t—this fight’s probably going to 29-28 anyway. 🥊

Created: June 29, 2025, 2:09 a.m. GMT