David Romanov P.S MMA interview on UFC events and media access

David Romanov P.S MMA interview covered why Romanov keeps going to UFC events even from the cheaper seats, how he finds fighters to interview without arranging meetings, and his goal of securing more media passes. The MMA creator also discussed a PFL trip won through Alfie Davis, his support for Arman Tsarukyan and the difference between his personal favorite and a serious MMA GOAT list.

What did David Romanov say about UFC events and his PFL trip?

David Romanov said the atmosphere makes a live UFC event worthwhile regardless of where he sits. He has attended UFC and PFL shows, including a PFL event in San Diego after winning tickets through an Alfie Davis social media competition. Good seats helped at that show, but the crowd and the staff also shaped his experience.

At a UFC event in Los Angeles, Romanov noticed how quickly the night passed despite staying for every fight. He described the music and energy as part of what a ticket buys. He typically looks for the cheapest available UFC tickets and put the price at about $200 to $300 when discussing his trips to Las Vegas.

Winning tickets to Alfie Davis’s PFL event

Romanov said Davis offered tickets to someone who commented, followed him and tagged two friends. Romanov won and traveled to San Diego. AJ McKee fought in the main event, and Romanov came away pleased with the seats and how he was treated at the venue. He has also attended UFC Apex cards and follows PFL beyond the events he sees in person.

For Romanov, paying for an upper-level seat does not erase the reason to go. He argued that fans who dismiss a UFC trip unless they can afford a better view miss much of the live experience.

How does David Romanov meet fighters for interviews?

David Romanov said he finds many interview opportunities by checking where fighters are scheduled to appear and then being in the area. He does not necessarily message them beforehand. Because he goes to Los Angeles and Las Vegas often, he said he also runs into fighters while moving around those cities.

That approach depends partly on luck, which Romanov readily acknowledged. He described looking at a fighter’s schedule, going to places where fighters might be and seeing whom he can meet. It is a practical method for a creator who is still working toward broader event access rather than relying on a standing media credential.

Meeting fans and fighters around UFC events

Romanov said he met Nina Drama at an event and found her particularly nice. He also discussed meeting Joaquin Santos in person, while making clear that he had only spoken with Sebastian online. At one Los Angeles event, Romanov expected Joaquin to sit in his section but said Joaquin moved to a lower section instead.

The conversation also turned to how fighters interact with creators. Romanov said he understands trolling as humor but would not treat every fighter the same way. His comments on Ciryl Gane were critical of Gane’s performances; those were Romanov’s opinions, not an account of any new result.

What did David Romanov say about MMA content creation?

David Romanov said he began making MMA content because he loves the sport and enjoys the work. He estimated that he had been making content for about a year to a year and a half. Although he admires other creators, his stated aim is a more professional interviewing style associated with Ariel Helwani.

Choosing an interviewing style

Romanov spoke respectfully of Jaden Cable and said he had interviewed him, but he does not want to copy every part of Cable’s approach. Some of Cable’s interactions with fighters are not to Romanov’s taste. Describing the direction he wants for his own work, Romanov put it plainly:

I want to be more professional.

He was still in high school at the time of our conversation and called content creation something like his job. Instagram was his main platform, though he directed people to the MMA Romanoff name on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. As a viewer, he said he watches live fights across promotions when he can, not just UFC and PFL.

His view of PFL and Jake Paul

Asked about PFL’s connection with Jake Paul’s MVP, Romanov called it a positive development and suggested it could give Paul more content. He did not offer a detailed business forecast. His own PFL experience remained more concrete: the San Diego show gave him a live event he enjoyed and another reason to keep following the promotion.

How is David Romanov pursuing UFC media passes?

David Romanov said getting more media passes is one of his main goals for the next few years. He was trying to obtain access for an Arman Tsarukyan event and hoped to work alongside Joaquin Santos if both received credentials. He has already secured passes from smaller California MMA promotions.

Those promotions included RFA and UNF. Romanov saw their credentials as a way to keep building experience while pursuing access to larger events. He also said he would be willing to run a Ukrainian UFC page if one were created.

Working with Joaquin Santos and other creators

Romanov praised Joaquin’s content and described him as a friend. If they received media access for the same event, he wanted to sit with Joaquin and make content together. He also spoke well of Kenley St. Louis, Marauder MMA and Drizzy MMA. Romanov said he had not met Drizzy in person, even though he followed his work.

His assessments were not uniformly approving. Romanov liked Jaden Cable’s work while questioning some of his interactions with fighters, and he disagreed with Drizzy’s decision to attend a Kanye West concert instead of a UFC card in Arizona. Those reactions showed how closely he follows other MMA creators, alongside his own effort to get interviews and credentials.

What did David Romanov say about Arman Tsarukyan and upcoming fights?

David Romanov named Arman Tsarukyan as his personal MMA favorite and backed him strongly in potential matchups. He also said he was looking forward to a card featuring Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev, and wanted Evloev and Petr Yan to win. These were his picks and hopes, not reported fight outcomes.

Romanov liked the idea of interviewing Arman if he received a media pass. He also praised Arman’s walkout music, particularly its Armenian elements, and spoke enthusiastically about coach Nyan. His support for Arman ran through his discussion of possible fights and into his first, deliberately personal version of an all-time ranking.

Yaroslav Amosov and a possible matchup

Romanov also expressed strong support for Ukrainian fighter Yaroslav Amosov. He said he would like to see Amosov face JDM and, further down the line, Islam Makhachev. When discussing an Amosov–JDM matchup, Romanov favored Amosov’s wrestling. No bout between them was presented as confirmed.

His predictions were sometimes more conditional. In discussing a possible rematch involving Justin Gaethje, Romanov said the result could depend on whether Gaethje used the same game plan. He spoke about these fights as matchups he wanted to see or opinions on how they might unfold.

How did David Romanov rank the MMA GOATs?

David Romanov gave two different top-five lists: one that included his favorite, Arman Tsarukyan, and another that he considered his more serious MMA GOAT ranking. On the second list, he named Jon Jones, Georges St-Pierre, Demetrious Johnson, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev.

His first list replaced Makhachev with Tsarukyan. Romanov then drew the distinction himself, explaining that calling Arman his GOAT reflected his loyalty as a fan. He said respect, conduct and fighting well matter to him when judging fighters, rather than treating an argument over opponents from another era as decisive.

Romanov also spoke highly of the film about Mark Kerr, calling its story compelling because it dealt with depression and personal struggles rather than simply tracing a rise to a championship. Later, he returned to the people he sees around events: he praised Nina Drama and Joaquin Santos, said Sebastian should post more often, and described Instagram as the main home for his own MMA Romanoff content.