Category: Paige VanZant

  • Paige VanZant rips Maycee Barber for sliding into Vanderford’s DMs

    Paige VanZant rips Maycee Barber for sliding into Vanderford’s DMs

    Maycee Barber wants to fight Paige VanZant. And apparently, she’s been trying to coax VanZant into a fight by sliding into Austin Vanderford’s DMs — Vanderford being VanZant’s husband. Apparently, Paige VanZant was considering accepting a fight with Maycee Barber until Barber contacted Vanderford. Now, VanZant is reluctant to reward her behaviour. “Actually, I was going to […]

  • Dana White responds to Paige VanZant’s pay gripes

    Dana White responds to Paige VanZant’s pay gripes

    Paige VanZant has one fight left on her UFC contract, and when that’s over and done with, she intends to test free agency. The reason for this decision is that she believes she deserves more money. In fact, she claims she makes more money posting to her Instagram account than she does through fighting. “With endorsements, […]

  • Paige VanZant shares reasons for free agency plans

    Paige VanZant shares reasons for free agency plans

    Paige VanZant has one fight left on her current UFC contract, and when that’s wrapped up, she plans on testing her value as a free agent. Speaking to Robin Black of DAZN ahead of last weekend’s Bellator 225 card VanZant divulged that her interest in free agency is due in part to a desire to […]

  • Austin Vanderford gives update on wife Paige VanZant

    Austin Vanderford gives update on wife Paige VanZant

    Paige VanZant has not fought since January of this year, when she submitted Rachael Ostovich. Since then, she has been sidelined due to yet another broken arm. For her husband Austin Vanderford, it has been hard to see her be on the shelf once again. “The hardest part of our relationship has been her arm. […]

  • Paige VanZant updates on recovery, shares timeframe for return

    Paige VanZant updates on recovery, shares timeframe for return

    It’s been a long time since we last saw Paige VanZant in the cage. Yet the popular flyweight contender is hoping to return this year, pending an all-clear with respect to her arm injury. “My arm feels good but my mind is still uneasy,” VanZant told MMA Fighting on Monday. “Before I had my first […]

  • UFC star Paige VanZant plays ‘peek a boo’ with steamy lingerie photo

    UFC star Paige VanZant plays ‘peek a boo’ with steamy lingerie photo

    UFC women‘s flyweight standout Paige VanZant may not be able to compete inside the cage, but that isn’t keeping her out of the spotlight. ’PVZ’, who is currently recovering from yet another arm surgery, recently took to Instagram where she teased fight fans with the following risky photo. https://www.instagram.com/p/B0FJqjSHAWg/ Paige VanZant was most recently seen […]

  • Paige VanZant plans to explore free agency after next fight

    Paige VanZant plans to explore free agency after next fight

    UFC flyweight star Paige VanZant will explore free agency after her next fight, which will mark the final obligation on her current UFC contract. “I am, yeah,” VanZant said when asked about free agency on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show (via Bloody Elbow). “You know, it’s more for me, I want to prove my worth. And […]

  • Paige VanZant doubts anybody will dethrone ‘terrifying’ Valentina Shevchenko

    Paige VanZant doubts anybody will dethrone ‘terrifying’ Valentina Shevchenko

    Despite her lengthy absence from the cage, due to an unfortunate series of injures, Paige VanZant remains one of the most visible stars in the UFC flyweight division. Yet while she is likely only a few wins away from a title shot, she doesn’t envision anybody beating the division’s reigning champion, Valentina Shevchenko. Luckily, VanZant […]

  • Paige VanZant injured again, Octagon return pushed back

    Paige VanZant injured again, Octagon return pushed back

    UFC flyweight Paige VanZant will have to delay returning to the Octagon as she is scheduled for another operation to her right arm next Thursday. This will be her third time undergoing surgery as a result of re-injuring it this year. According to a report from ESPN, Paige VanZant (8-4) fractured her arm in January […]

  • PHOTOS | Paige VanZant releases photos from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot

    PHOTOS | Paige VanZant releases photos from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot

    Paige VanZant is the latest UFC star to be featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, and several of the photos from her spread in the magazine have now been released on the World Wide Web. Paige VanZant shared a few of the highlights on her official Instagram page. The full collection, meanwhile, can be […]

  • Maycee Barber says Paige VanZant is avoiding fight because she ‘doesn’t want her face damaged’

    Maycee Barber says Paige VanZant is avoiding fight because she ‘doesn’t want her face damaged’

    Maycee Barber has her next opponent in mind but isn’t confident it will happen The undefeated 20-year-old is currently recovering from a broken thumb, but spoke to Luke Thomas on The MMA Hour and explained why Paige VanZant would be an ideal next opponent.  “She doesn’t want to fight me, she doesn’t want to lose,” […]

  • Paige VanZant knocks ‘morons’ who criticized SI swimsuit shoot

    Paige VanZant knocks ‘morons’ who criticized SI swimsuit shoot

    UFC flyweight contender Paige VanZant recently partook in a photoshoot for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. Speaking to FanSided, VanZant admitted this is the kind of opportunity she previously might have turned down in an effort to seem less girly and more like a professional fighter. But she says those days are over. “I’ve been […]

  • UFC Philadelphia winner Maryna Moroz calls out Paige VanZant

    UFC Philadelphia winner Maryna Moroz calls out Paige VanZant

    Moving up to flyweight paid off for Maryna Moroz this past Saturday at UFC Philadelphia The “Iron Lady” put a halt to the Sabina Mazo hype train, defeating the Kings MMA standout by unanimous decision and handing the 22-year-old her first professional loss. Moroz picked up her first victory since Aug. 2016 and likely saved […]

  • Paige VanZant lands lead color commentator gig

    Paige VanZant lands lead color commentator gig

    Former UFC strawweight prospect turned flyweight, ’12 Gauge’ Paige VanZant has already shown to be multi-talented whether it be expressed in or out of the MMA world. As a fighter first, VanZant’s newest venture will see her doing work in the MMA world… But not as a fighter. The UFC announced Wednesday that VanZant will […]

  • Austin Vanderford fires back at Instagram trolls following Paige VanZant’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot

    Austin Vanderford fires back at Instagram trolls following Paige VanZant’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot

    UFC flyweight contender Paige VanZant is the latest MMA star to model for Sports Illustrated. The popular fighter recently announced this exciting news on her official Instagram account, and even shared a few clips from her first day of shooting. Unfortunately, it wasn’t long before the trolls and haters started to creep in and comment […]

  • Paige VanZant to appear in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2019

    Paige VanZant to appear in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2019

    After a successful return to the Octagon in January 2019, Paige VanZant is now going to continue expanding her brand outside of the world of MMA as it was recently announced that she will be appearing in the 2019 issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. In January at UFC Brooklyn, VanZant returned to take on the […]

  • EXCLUSIVE | Montana De La Rosa says reports of Paige VanZant fight at UFC 236 are false

    EXCLUSIVE | Montana De La Rosa says reports of Paige VanZant fight at UFC 236 are false

    Reports came out today that Paige VanZant’s initial opponent at UFC 236 in Poliana Botelho was injured and off the card. Replacing her would be Montana De La Rosa who is fresh off of yet another submission win at UFC 234. However, De La Rosa has now confirmed that the fight is not happening and […]

  • Report | Paige VanZant to return at UFC 236

    Report | Paige VanZant to return at UFC 236

    After an impressive win over Rachael Ostovich at UFC Brooklyn in January, fan favorite UFC flyweight contender Paige VanZant is already targeted to return to the cage. According to a report from Brazilian outlet Combate, VanZant will collide with Poliana Botelho at UFC 226, which goes down on April 13 at a yet undetermined location. […]

  • Dana White wants Paige VanZant vs. Montana De La Rosa next

    Dana White wants Paige VanZant vs. Montana De La Rosa next

    After taking home a $50,000 bonus for beating Nadia Kassem at UFC 234, flyweight contender Montana De La Rosa has her sights on her next big payday: a matchup with Paige VanZant. The 23-year-old expressed interest in the fight following her victory and UFC President Dana White warmed up to the idea as well. Montana […]

  • Paige VanZant’s husband Austin Vanderford makes Bellator debut Feb. 15

    Paige VanZant’s husband Austin Vanderford makes Bellator debut Feb. 15

    “Mr. VanZant” Austin Vanderford finally has a date set for his Bellator debut. The 28-year-old is the husband of UFC flyweight Paige VanZant and will be making his promotional debut on Feb. 15 at Bellator 215. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani was the first to break the news that “AK47” will be facing Cody Jones on the […]

  • Rachael Ostovich opens up on loss to Paige VanZant

    Rachael Ostovich opens up on loss to Paige VanZant

    On Saturday night in Brooklyn, New York, on the main card of the UFC’s debut event on ESPN+, Rachael Ostovich sought to make a triumphant return to the cage opposite fan favorite flyweight contender Paige VanZant. While Ostovich had a strong first round, things took a disappointing turn for her in the second, as she […]

  • Fighters react to Paige VanZant stopping Rachael Ostovich

    Fighters react to Paige VanZant stopping Rachael Ostovich

    Paige VanZant picked up her first victory since August of 2016 this evening, submitting Rachael Ostovich at UFC on ESPN+ 1 in Brooklyn. After a strong opening round for Ostovich, Paige VanZant was able to turn the tide in round two. After landing a pair of significant strikes, “PVZ” got the fight to the floor […]

  • UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Paige VanZant submits Rachael Ostovich (Highlights)

    UFC on ESPN+ 1 Results: Paige VanZant submits Rachael Ostovich (Highlights)

    A women’s strawweight bout between Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich took place during tonight’s UFC on ESPN+ 1 main card from Brooklyn. Paige VanZant was last seen in action 12 months ago where she suffered a decision loss and broken arm to Jessica-Rose Clark. Round one begins and Rachael Ostovich presses forward and is able […]

  • Paige VanZant used a mental coach ahead of UFC Brooklyn

    Paige VanZant used a mental coach ahead of UFC Brooklyn

    When she steps into the cage on Saturday at UFC Brooklyn on ESPN+, Paige VanZant will have been away from the Octagon for more than a year when she faces Rachael Ostovich. While she’s had similar layoffs in her career this extended time off has been the toughest of her career. One of the ways the […]

  • Paige VanZant explains why UFC Brooklyn bout is ‘more important than any fight’

    Paige VanZant explains why UFC Brooklyn bout is ‘more important than any fight’

    This Saturday, when the UFC makes its debut on ESPN with the stacked UFC Brooklyn card, fan favorite flyweight contender Paige VanZant will make her long-awaited return to the Octagon opposite Rachael Ostovich. Paige VanZant believes this fight is one of the most important of her whole career — more important, even, than her UFC […]

  • Paige VanZant announces end of personal Reebok deal

    Paige VanZant announces end of personal Reebok deal

    Like all UFC fighters, flyweight contender Paige VanZant is required to wear Reebok gear when she competes inside the Octagon. Yet VanZant is also one of just a few fighters to have an additional, personal sponsorship deal with the sports apparel company — at least she used to be. Speaking on her social media channels […]

  • Paige VanZant praises UFC Brooklyn opponent Rachael Ostovich

    Paige VanZant praises UFC Brooklyn opponent Rachael Ostovich

    Last month, UFC flyweight Rachael Ostovich was allegedly attacked by her husband, fellow fighter Arnold Berdon. This attack left Ostovich with a broken orbital bone, and cast doubt on her scheduled January 19 fight with Paige VanZant, which will serve as part of the UFC’s first card on ESPN+. In the end, however, a courageous […]

  • Rachael Ostovich vs Paige VanZant fight remains in tact for UFC Brooklyn

    Rachael Ostovich vs Paige VanZant fight remains in tact for UFC Brooklyn

    Despite recently going through a tougher personal battle than any she could have in the Octagon, UFC flyweight prospect Rachael Ostovich will remain set to fight at UFC Brooklyn on January 19. Last week, Ostovich was involved in an altercation with her husband and fellow MMA fighter, Arnold Berdon that resulted in her being attacked […]