UFC DC’s Virna Jandiroba: “I’m Not Here to be Just Another One”
Virna Jandiroba wants to be a UFC champion, but she plans on a slow, steady progression up the strawweight rankings. Washington, D.C. — Former Invicta FC champion Virna Jandiroba picked up her first octagon win Saturday night at UFC on...
Makhmud Muradov Identified Flaw in Smith’s Defenses Ahead of UFC DC
TMT's Makhmud Muradov discussed his finish of Trevor Smith following a performance that at the very least put him in the running for a bonus. Washington, D.C. — Makhmud Muradov's sophomore appearance in the UFC was nothing if not money....
UFC DC: Cody Stamann Says All Great Champions Train in the U.S.
Cody Stamann feels that all great fighters make their way stateside, including UFC DC opponent Song Yadong. Washington, D.C. — Ahead of a showdown with Song Yadong in Washington, Cody Stamann has suggested that all great MMA champions train in...
UFC DC: Ben Rothwell Addresses Mental Game in MMA, Knowing When to Retire
Ben Rothwell is excited to still be learning as a mixed martial artist, tackled questions on mental strength and knowing when to retire ahead of UFC DC this weekend. Washington, D.C. — Compared to some of his other recent fights,...
UFC DC: Cynthia Calvillo on Fighting Strikers, Training in Thailand
Cynthia Calvillo is not concerned about facing a striker, and is ready to deal with whatever plays out against Marina Rodriguez at UFC DC. Washington, D.C. — While plenty of attention was paid to who Cynthia Calvillo (8-1) isn't fighting...
UFC DC’s Ricky Simon: If Font “Is Trying to Look Past Me, That’s a...
Ricky Simon hasn't been paying much attention to what opponent Rob Font has been saying ahead of UFC DC. But he does feel it would be a mistake to look past him. Washington, D.C. — Ricky Simon (15-2) was stopped...
UFC DC: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik Face-Off Photo and Video Highlights
The full UFC on ESPN 7 (UFC DC) card faced off Friday morning ahead of Saturday's big event. Washington, D.C. — With weigh-ins official for UFC on ESPN 7, one last little bit of promotional fanfare was left. Friday morning,...
UFC DC: Overeem vs. Rozenstruik Official Weigh-In Photo and Video Highlights
The weigh-in for UFC on ESPN 7 is complete, with a few fighters struggling to make weight, but all fighters official, including main event Overeem vs. Rozenstruik. Washington, D.C. — The octagon will see action in Washington, D.C. Saturday night...
UFC 245: Max Holloway Still Keen to Try Fights Outside 145lbs
Max Holloway is excited to face Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 245, but he hasn't given up on the idea of a move up in weight. Los Angeles, CA — While the focus for MMA fans was mainly on Washington, D.C....
UFC DC: Aspen Ladd Talks Bouncing Back from de Randamie Loss
Aspen Ladd sees her MMA career as a marathon, so she wasn't too shaken by her first-ever loss as a pro, to Germaine de Randamie. Washington, D.C. — Bantamweight prospect Aspen Ladd (8-1) came into the UFC with a big...
