A match between top flyweight contenders has been added to the UFC Kansas City card in April. According to an official press release from the UFC, Brandon Royval is now expected to take on Matheus Nicolau on April 15.
Currently on a two-fight streak, Royval (14-6) scored wins over Matt Schnell and Rogerio Bontorin, in his most recent outings. Before that, the 30-year-old was on a two-fight losing skid, with losses to Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno.
Looking for his fifth straight win ever since he returned to the UFC, Nicolau (19-2-1) is still undefeated in this second stint, with victories over Manel Kape, Tim Elliott, David Dvorak and Matt Schnell.