 <p data-start="125" data-end="465">Royal MMA, the fast-rising London-based fight organization, has taken the combat sports world by storm in just a few short months. With packed events, thrilling finishes, and a roster brimming with talent, Royal MMA's champions are setting a fierce pace across all divisions. Here's a closer look at the warriors currently holding gold.</p>
<p data-start="467" data-end="774"><strong data-start="467" data-end="492">135lb – Frenk Casteel</strong><br data-start="492" data-end="495" />
With a perfect 4-0 record, Frenk Casteel from Willington Quay in the North East of England has stormed the bantamweight division. Training out of WillyQuay MMA, Casteel captured the vacant title with a devastating uppercut knockout against Gracjan Muszkowski in the second round.</p>
<p data-start="776" data-end="1110"><strong data-start="776" data-end="799">145lb – Rory Curtis</strong><br data-start="799" data-end="802" />
Sheffield's Rory Curtis is fast becoming a star at Royal MMA. Now 11-0 with 10 submission victories, Curtis boasts a purple belt in BJJ and has defended his title three times — all by first-round submission. With his next defense scheduled for May 10th, the featherweight king shows no signs of slowing down.</p>
<p data-start="1112" data-end="1434"><strong data-start="1112" data-end="1136">155lb – Robin Robben</strong><br data-start="1136" data-end="1139" />
Known as "The Red Robben," Holland's Robin Robben (5-0) reigns over the lightweight division. Training at Freakshow Gym in Helsinki, Robben has overwhelmed many of the division's best strikers with his punishing punches. His next challenge: a title defense against surging contender Juan Alro.</p>
<p data-start="1436" data-end="1733"><strong data-start="1436" data-end="1463">170lb – Islam Magomedov</strong><br data-start="1463" data-end="1466" />
Dagestan's Islam Magomedov (5-1) has built a fearsome reputation with all five of his victories coming via ruthless ground and pound. With a background in Sambo and a purple belt in BJJ, his dominant wrestling and brutal striking make him a nightmare at welterweight.</p>
<p data-start="1735" data-end="2028"><strong data-start="1735" data-end="1758">185lb – Roman Czerw</strong><br data-start="1758" data-end="1761" />
Polish powerhouse Roman Czerw (4-0) has finished all of his fights in the first round. Hailing from Sopot, Czerw’s elite wrestling and crushing clinch game have left his opponents helpless. He’s set to defend his middleweight crown on April 26th against Frenkie Chen.</p>
<p data-start="2030" data-end="2333"><strong data-start="2030" data-end="2055">205lb – Tadeusz Sroka</strong><br data-start="2055" data-end="2058" />
Another standout from Poland, Tadeusz Sroka (5-0) fights out of Team Fight Club in LA. Known for his monstrous right hand and finishing instincts, Sroka is preparing for a rematch against Adriano Dos Santos, the same opponent he defeated to claim the light heavyweight title.</p>
<p data-start="2335" data-end="2579"><strong data-start="2335" data-end="2359">265lb – Cam Aspinall</strong><br data-start="2359" data-end="2362" />
Hailing from Newcastle, Cam Aspinall (5-0) is a heavyweight wrecking machine. Famous for his granite chin and thunderous KO power, Aspinall demolished Kamari Powell in just 70 seconds during his first title defense.</p>
<p data-start="2581" data-end="2768"><strong data-start="2581" data-end="2600">265lb+ – Vacant</strong><br data-start="2600" data-end="2603" />
Royal MMA's Super Heavy Series is currently underway, with the division’s first-ever champion soon to be crowned. Expect fireworks as the big men battle for history.</p>
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