Askar Askarov has his first assignment after falling short in a title eliminator earlier this year. Askarov (14-1-1 MMA, 3-1-1 UFC) is targeted to take on Brandon Royval (14-6 MMA, 4-2 UFC) in a key flyweight bout set for a UFC Fight Night event Oct. 15. The promotion has not yet formally announced the card, or the bout, but a person with knowledge of the booking confirmed the fight’s plans to MMA Junkie on Wednesday. Royval’s management team posted the matchup on social media , as well.
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Askar Askarov vs. Brandon Royval targeted for UFC’s Oct. 15 card – MMA Junkie