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Tonya Evinger Plans to Prove People Wrong at UFC 214

July 27, 2017 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas

Tonya Evinger spoke with MMAjunkie about her fight with Cyborg Justino at UFC 214 for the vacant women’s featherweight title. Highlights are below:

On facing Justino: “I’m willing to take any fight. I’m here to work and prove that I’m the best. … I think I’m going to put on a show and prove a lot of people wrong and hopefully come out with the win.”

On joining the UFC: “To be honest, I’m just happy to be here. I feel like this is definitely my time in my career. I think I’m at the top of my game. I think the beginning of my career, it took me a while to catch on and figure out what kind of fighter I am. I definitley think this is the right time, and the right spot.”