Category: Paige VanZant

  • Paige VanZant gets called out by two potential opponents for UFC on ESPN+ 1 card

    Paige VanZant gets called out by two potential opponents for UFC on ESPN+ 1 card

    The disturbing news involving Rachael Ostovich being pulled off the UFC’s first show on ESPN has prompted two UFC fighters to call our her previously scheduled opponent Paige VanZant. Strawweight Maycee Barber and flyweight Gillian Robertson both offered their services against the Paige VanZant in separate tweets. Who wants to see me back in action […]

  • Paige VanZant explains the ‘genius’ of Conor McGregor

    Paige VanZant explains the ‘genius’ of Conor McGregor

    Conor McGregor is far and away the biggest star in mixed martial arts history. He’s earned bigger paydays than any of his peers, and headlined many of the biggest pay-per-views the UFC has promoted. Not everybody, however, is a fan of the Irishman. While his skill and showmanship are undeniable, his bravado and trash talk […]

  • Paige VanZant feels she has ‘huge potential for a crossover’ to WWE

    Paige VanZant feels she has ‘huge potential for a crossover’ to WWE

    Former UFC strawweight contender Paige VanZant is currently gearing up for a January flyweight scrap with Hawaii’s Rachael Ostovich. The bout will be part of the UFC’s first-ever card on ESPN+. This contest will be VanZant’s second in the UFC flyweight division, where the cut is much less taxing for her. “When I fight at […]

  • Three UFC fights booked for early 2019

    Three UFC fights booked for early 2019

    The UFC just announced three exciting fights for 2019. The ESPN-era is almost here, and to kick off the first card on ESPN+, Paige VanZant (7-4) will make her long-awaited return to the Octagon. VanZant will take on The Ultimate Fighter season 26 alum Rachael Ostovich (4-4) on January 18 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. […]

  • Paige VanZant confirms she’ll be fighting on first UFC on ESPN card

    Paige VanZant confirms she’ll be fighting on first UFC on ESPN card

    In late August, MMA Fighting reported that Paige VanZant would be returning to the cage opposite Rachael Ostovich on January 18, when the UFC debuts on ESPN. Unfortunately, VanZant was quick to refute this news, assuring that she hadn’t yet been given a clean bill of health. #FakeNews..sorry everyone I’m not even cleared yet. Hoping […]

  • Stephen Thompson, Paige VanZant both refute reports about January fights on ESPN

    Stephen Thompson, Paige VanZant both refute reports about January fights on ESPN

    Over the weekend, it was reported that a welterweight contender bout between former champion Robbie Lawler and former title challenger Stephen Thompson was in the works for the UFC’s January 18 debut on ESPN. Shortly thereafter, another report suggested that a flyweight bout between Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich was in the works for this […]

  • Report | Paige VanZant vs. Rachael Ostovich bout targeted for UFC’s debut on ESPN

    Report | Paige VanZant vs. Rachael Ostovich bout targeted for UFC’s debut on ESPN

    Paige VanZant (7-4) has been teasing a comeback for some time. According to report from MMA Fighting, that comeback is now in the works. VanZant is expected to battle The Ultimate Fighter veteran Rachael Ostovich (4-4) when the UFC debuts on ESPN on January 18. While Paige VanZant has been sidelined with injuries for some […]

  • Paige VanZant just said yes to a fight date!

    Paige VanZant just said yes to a fight date!

    Popular UFC women’s flyweight fighter Paige VanZant (7-4 MMA) has agreed to a fight date for her UFC return. “12 Gauge” took to Twitter late yesterday evening where she announced the exciting news. Just said yes to a fight date. PVZ is returning. #UFC — Paige VanZant (@paigevanzant) August 18, 2018 “Just said yes to […]

  • Paige VanZant gets extended delay on return after failed surgery

    Paige VanZant gets extended delay on return after failed surgery

    It’s been six months since we last saw Paige VanZant compete in the Octagon. And when she did so it was when she broke her arm on Jessica-Rose Clark‘s forehead with a spinning back fist. VanZant hasn’t won an MMA bout since August 2016 when she TKO’d Bec Rawlings with a wild jumping switch kick. […]

  • Under the MMA Microscope | Is the UFC hyping the wrong fighters?

    Under the MMA Microscope | Is the UFC hyping the wrong fighters?

    In the current UFC era, it’s been made loud and clear what the new ownership’s motives are: get rich or die tryin’. Well…maybe not to that extreme of a level but 50 Cent has been getting involved with the MMA scene lately(whatever that means) so don’t tell me that that’s not a good quote choice. […]

  • UFC flyweight Paige VanZant opens up about being raped in new book

    UFC flyweight Paige VanZant opens up about being raped in new book

    In her new novel, Rise: Surviving the Fight of My Life, UFC flyweight Paige VanZant shares a heartrending account of the time she was raped at 14 years old. Speaking during an appearance on Good Morning America, the flyweight opened up on this harrowing ordeal, which occurred when she was invited to a party by […]

  • Paige VanZant: “My poor fiancé, everyone hates him a tiny bit”

    Paige VanZant: “My poor fiancé, everyone hates him a tiny bit”

    Paige VanZant: “My poor fiancé, everyone hates him a tiny bit” Popular women’s flyweight fighter Paige VanZant dropped some big news on January 28 when she announced that she had “said yes” to her boyfriend and fellow MMA fighter Austin Vanderford. https://twitter.com/PaigeVanzantUFC/status/957726495895531520 That’s right folks, Paige VanZant is getting married! The 23-year-old was a recent […]

  • Paige Vanzant on Ronda Rousey’s move to WWE: “It’s an amazing organization, I would definitely love to work with them”

    Paige Vanzant on Ronda Rousey’s move to WWE: “It’s an amazing organization, I would definitely love to work with them”

    Paige Vanzant on Ronda Rousey’s move to WWE: “It’s an amazing organization, I would definitely love to work with them” Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey recently made the move to pro wrestling. “Rowdy” appeared at the WWE’s Royal Ruble event where it was revealed that she had signed a long term deal with […]

  • Paige VanZant Not Opposed to Working With WWE in the Future

    Paige VanZant Not Opposed to Working With WWE in the Future

    It seems that Ronda Rousey may end up having started a trend. Well, she kind of already has as more and more fighters have expressed interest in potentially jumping from the UFC ship to the WWE one day. The latest to express interest is one of the UFC’s brightest young stars, Paige VanZant. VanZant has […]

  • Paige VanZant: “I was giving myself an eating disorder” while trying to make 115-pounds

    Paige VanZant: “I was giving myself an eating disorder” while trying to make 115-pounds

    Paige VanZant: “I was giving myself an eating disorder” while trying to make 115-pounds Popular UFC fighter Paige VanZant (7-4 MMA) recently moved up to the promotions newly instated women’s flyweight division (125-pounds), this after enduring some extremely hard weight cuts in order to make the UFC’s strawweight limit of 115-pounds. VanZant recently spoke with […]

  • Paige VanZant updates on injury, gives timeframe for return

    Paige VanZant updates on injury, gives timeframe for return

    In her last outing, a decision loss to Australia’s Jessica-Rose Clark, Paige VanZant suffered a broken arm – and remarkably fought through it. Despite her remarkable toughness, this injury has unsurprisingly kept VanZant on sidelines since. And from the sounds if it, it’ll be awhile before she gets back into the cage. Speaking with TMZ […]

  • Breaking! Paige VanZant drops some huge news!

    Breaking! Paige VanZant drops some huge news!

    Paige VanZant drops some huge news on social media! The popular UFC women’s flyweight fighter announced on Twitter that “she said yes” to her boyfriend Austin Vanderford. That’s right folks, Paige VanZant is getting married! Check it out. I said yes!!! 💍 @austinv170mma pic.twitter.com/G6MMh3V0yg — Paige VanZant (@PaigeVanzantUFC) January 28, 2018 “I said yes!!! @austinv170mma” […]

  • Coach explains choice to let Paige VanZant fight with broken arm

    Coach explains choice to let Paige VanZant fight with broken arm

    Last weekend, in the co-main event of the UFC’s debut in St. Louis, MO, Paige VanZant came up short in her flyweight debut, giving up a decision to Jessica-Rose Clark. While VanZant lost, however, she showed remarkable toughness, surviving three rounds despite sustaining broken arm mid-fight. Speaking to MMAFighting.com, VanZant’s coach Fabiano Scherner explained why he let […]

  • PHOTO | X-Ray confirms Paige VanZant broke arm in fight

    PHOTO | X-Ray confirms Paige VanZant broke arm in fight

    Last night, in the co-main event of UFC St. Louis, former strawweight star Paige VanZant made her debut in the UFC flyweight division opposite Jessica-Rose Clark. Though VanZant hung in there for the duration, she was outworked by her larger foe for the majority of the fight, surrendering a unanimous decision as a result. As […]

  • UFC St. Louis Results | Jessica-Rose Clark outworks tough Paige VanZant

    UFC St. Louis Results | Jessica-Rose Clark outworks tough Paige VanZant

    In the UFC St. Louis co-main event, former strawweight star Paige VanZant made her flyweight debut opposite Australia’s Jessica-Rose Clark. Round one began with a brief feeling-out process. VanZant looked for kicks, while Clark favored a boxing-based approach. From there, Clark landed a big takedown, taking the fight to the ground. After briefly chasing an […]

  • Jessica Eye Posts Fight Contract for Bout with Paige VanZant, Says Fight was Turned Down

    Jessica Eye Posts Fight Contract for Bout with Paige VanZant, Says Fight was Turned Down

      The UFC’s newest division, the women’s flyweight division, has been off to a slow start. Since a premature announcement that the division was being formed, the women’s 125-pound division has been in an odd state of hiatus as the UFC awaits the conclusion of the 26th main season of The Ultimate Fighter to crown […]

  • Paige VanZant’s return in the works for UFC Fight Night in St. Louis

    Paige VanZant’s return in the works for UFC Fight Night in St. Louis

    According to a report from MMAFighting.com, strawweight star Paige VanZant will finally return to the cage on January 14, when the UFC touches down in St. Louis, MO. Her return will occur in the new UFC women’s flyweight division, where she is expected to battle recent UFC roster addition Jessica-Rose Clark. Though Paige VanZant was briefly […]

  • EXCLUSIVE | Paige VanZant has turned down an offer to fight Valentina Shevchenko

    EXCLUSIVE | Paige VanZant has turned down an offer to fight Valentina Shevchenko

    Popular UFC fighter Paige VanZant has turned down an offer to fight former bantamweight title challenger Valentina Shevchenko. “The Bullet”, Valentina Shevchenko, had recently announced her intentions to drop down to the UFC’s new women’s flyweight division, this following her controversial split-decision loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 215 in September. As for Paige VanZant, […]

  • EXCLUSIVE | Valentina Shevchenko challenges Paige VanZant to fight in January

    EXCLUSIVE | Valentina Shevchenko challenges Paige VanZant to fight in January

    Former UFC women’s bantamweight title challenger Valentina Shevchenko has issued a challenge to Paige Vanzant! “The Bullet” recently announced her intentions to drop down to the UFC’s new women’s flyweight division, this following her controversial split-decision loss to Amanda Nunes at UFC 215 in September. As for Paige VanZant, the popular former strawweight fighter recently […]

  • Paige VanZant announces her next scrap will be a title fight!

    Paige VanZant announces her next scrap will be a title fight!

    Paige VanZant just announced that her next fight will be for UFC gold. No this is not a joke. VanZant, who has gone 1-2 in her past three fights at strawweight, will apparently be receiving a shot at UFC flyweight gold in her next octagon appearance. Paige took to Twitter just moments ago where she […]

  • Paige VanZant’s List of Ailments That Caused Her to Pull Out of UFC 216 is Crazy

    Paige VanZant’s List of Ailments That Caused Her to Pull Out of UFC 216 is Crazy

    Poor, Paige VanZant. Her life has been a series of literal ups-and-downs lately. First, she moved up in weight and was feeling like a brand new warrior woman, ready to impress in UFC’s new flyweight division. However, just yesterday she had to drop out of her upcoming fight with Jessica Eye due to a back […]

  • Report | Paige VanZant’s UFC 216 fight is off

    Report | Paige VanZant’s UFC 216 fight is off

    Long-time UFC strawweight contender Paige VanZant was expected to make the jump up to the new UFC women’s flyweight division at UFC 216 this October 7. Her planned opponent was UFC bantamweight star Jessica Eye, who was dropping down a division. Unfortunately, this compelling scrap has been nixed According to a report from Ariel Helwani […]

  • Paige VanZant Shows Off Her Upcoming Book and Reveals Release Date

    Paige VanZant Shows Off Her Upcoming Book and Reveals Release Date

    The latest news about Paige VanZant isn’t just that the strawweight will be moving up into the new flyweight division at UFC 216. Back in January, VanZant announced she had a new book deal in development and it looks like it has all came together. Rise: Surviving the Fight of My Life, is the title […]