Former UFC standout Paige VanZant returned to action at tonight’s BKFC KnuckleMania pay-per-view event against Britain Hart.<\/p>\n
VanZant (8-5 MMA) had most previously competed at July’s UFC 251 event<\/a> on Yas Island, where she suffered a first round submission loss<\/a> to Amanda Ribas. Prior to her setback to Ribas, ‘PVZ’ was coming off a submission victory over Rachael Ostovich in January of 2019.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Hart (4-4-3), a professional boxer from Virginia, was most previously seen in action at BKFC 14. That evening, the 30-year-old walked away with a fourth round TKO victory over opponent Randine Elkholm. With that said, Hart had gone just 1-2 overall while competing under the Bare Knuckle banner.<\/p>\n Tonight’s BKFC KnuckleMania main event proved to be a thrilling back and forth battle. Paige VanZant and Britain Hart exchanged punches from the opening bell until the final horn, much to the delight of the fans in attendance. Hart utilized some good clinch work and a snapping jab to get the better of ‘PVZ’ this evening, walking away with a unanimous decision victory from the judges in attendance.<\/p>\n Official BKFC KnuckleMania Result: Britain Hart def. Paige VanZant by unanimous decision (49-46 x3)<\/p>\n Check out how the pros reacted to Hart defeating VanZant below:<\/p>\n I mean…did anyone else want Britt Hart to end her promo, \u201cPaige is going to find out, I\u2019m the best there is, the best there was, & the best there ever will be.\u201d ? #Knucklemania<\/a><\/p>\n — Shayna Baszler (@QoSBaszler) February 6, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n