“I got 4 kids and 6 baby mammas,” UFC star Brandon ‘Rawdog’ Royval hilariously reveals story behind nickname

Fighters in the realm of mixed martial arts frequently have distinctive and fascinating nicknames. These nicknames give a dimension of individuality to their identities. Brandon ‘Rawdog’ Royval, a UFC star known for his dynamic fight style and personable demeanor, recently told an amusing story about how he got his unusual nickname.

The revelation happened during an interview after the UFC 296 weigh-ins.  The hosts of the show included Chris Weidman, Daniel Cormier, and Laura Sanko. The origins of his moniker, ‘Rawdog,’ according to Royval, is founded in his colorful personal life. Here is what he said in response to Weidman’s question about his nickname:

I have 4 kids and 6 baby mamas and ever since then… It's just a lifestyle man, honestly. If you see me fight, I'm pretty much going in and raw dogging it. There is no safety involved. You know what I’m saying?

Brandon Royval during the UFC 296 official weigh in aftershow

But this was not the truth. This was all a joke by Rovyal. In the same interview, he later said that the origins of his nickname stem from his early career. He said it was an ongoing joke in his college days and when he used it in an early fight, he knocked out his opponent, and the nickname caught on.

The moniker of Brandon ‘Rawdog’ Royval has become more than simply a label; it is a representation of his hilarious and frank attitude to life. The ability of the UFC fighter to amuse the public makes him not just a formidable athlete in the cage but also a fan favorite outside of it.

Fight fans react to Brandon Royval’s hilarious nickname story

The amusing story about his nickname shared by Brandon Royval during an interview after the weigh-ins of UFC 296 demonstrated Royval’s compelling storytelling ability. It also ignited a spirited discussion among fans on social media.

Royval said that he’s got 4 kids and 6 baby mamas with a casual delivery. Fight fans were amused by his fun side. The common theme among the reactions was pointing out the humorous side of the conversation. Some fans pointed out how the hosts didn’t catch on to the math of having 4 kids and 6 baby mamas. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

Brandon Royval is set to rematch Alexandre Pantoja at the co-main event of UFC 296 this weekend. He is determined to change the decision this time around with an impressive victory over the dominant champion.

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