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Rose Namajunas battered Paige VanZant bloody before last-gasp submission derailed UFC hype train

Rose Namajunas shut down the biggest hype train in UFC history 10 years ago. Paige VanZant was getting a huge push from the UFC ahead of her first main event in December 2015.

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What’s Next For Paige VanZant After Major Scare?

Paige VanZant has had to pull out of her world title fight in Power Slap after suffering a neck injury, raising questions over her next steps. VanZant was on course to make history on June 27, as she was set to become the first female to secure a world little shot in the sport against Mikael Michelle Brown.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 13

Paige VanZant set to make history as Dana White grants her wish for title fight on International Fight Week

Paige VanZant is set to make Power Slap history when she competes for the first female Power Slap title on International Fight Week. Since leaving the UFC in 2020, Paige VanZant has dipped her toes in several different combat sports ventures, from Misfits Boxing to BKFC, but she has seemingly found her home in Dana White‘s Power Slap.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / March 14

Paige VanZant May Return To The UFC – ‘My Heart Misses It’

Paige VanZant could make a return to the UFC following her husband Austin Vanderford’s recent debut. VanZant was cageside to watch Austin secure a second-round stoppage win against Nikolay Veretennikov at UFC Seattle last month.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 8

Ex-UFC star Paige VanZant stuns with second win in Dana White’s Power Slap

Fan favorite UFC star Paige VanZant has secured another victory on the Power Slap podium. ’12 Gauge’ appeared opposite Mikael-Michelle Brown on one of the feature contests of Power Slap 12 on March 7.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 24

Paige VanZant’s husband Austin Vanderford calls for firing of rival from post-fight UFC Seattle scrap

Austin Vanderford has called for the UFC release of his rival Nikolay Veretennikov after their post-fight scrap. The former Bellator title contender, who was cornered by his wife Paige VanZant, stopped Veretennikov in the second round of their clash at UFC Seattle.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 23

Paige VanZant reacts to her husband’s debut win and post-fight brawl at UFC Seattle

Paige VanZant couldn’t be prouder of Austin Vanderford after his short-notice UFC debut. Earlier this week, the former Bellator title contender agreed to face Nikolay Veretennikov at a catchweight of 175lb on very short notice at UFC Seattle on Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 23

Dana White claims post-fight UFC Seattle scrap involving Paige VanZant’s husband Austin Vanderford ‘was nothing’

Dana White has insisted that he won’t be handing out any further punishments after a post-fight scrap at UFC Seattle. The UFC boss was cageside as Austin Vanderford marked his long-awaited UFC debut with a TKO win over Nikolay Veretennikov.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 22

Paige VanZant’s husband Austin Vanderford in post-fight scrap after winning UFC Seattle debut by TKO

Paige VanZant’s husband Austin Vanderford’s first UFC victory was tarred by a post-fight push following a TKO victory. The impressive former Bellator title contender is making the move down to welterweight in order to pursue UFC gold.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 21

Paige VanZant set to compete in another sport before returning to MMA with GFL

Former UFC star Paige VanZant is returning to fighting quicker than expected after signing the dotted line on her return to MMA. Paige VanZant has remained busy since parting ways with the UFC in 2020.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Paige VanZant’s Husband Steps in for Short-Notice UFC Fight

Paige VanZant has done it all—MMA, Bare Knuckle FC, All Elite Wrestling, and even Dancing with the Stars. Now, it’s her husband’s turn to step into the biggest spotlight in MMA.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 18

Paige VanZant reacts to her husband signing up for days’ notice UFC debut

Former UFC star Paige VanZant’s husband Austin Vanderford will realize a dream this weekend in Seattle. Five years after Paige VanZant‘s UFC tenure came to an end, her husband Austin Vanderford will make his first walk to the UFC Octagon on just days’ notice.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 5

Paige VanZant Will Fight In BKFC Again

BKFC President Dave Feldman expects Paige VanZant to fight in the organization again. VanZant has developed a reputation for fighting across many different combat sports organizations.

MMA News / FirstSportz / January 3

Paige VanZant’s MMA Return does not need to be a success, it’s a marketing tactic

Paige VanZant recently revealed that she will return to the sport of MMA. VanZant has not fought in an MMA-rules match since July 2020, where she lost via submission to Amanda Ribas.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 2

Paige VanZant to make MMA return in April

After nearly five years since her last fight, Paige VanZant is returning to mixed martial arts. "12 Gauge" last fought MMA in July 2020, losing to Amanda Ribas via submission at UFC 251.

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MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 2

Paige VanZant Joins The Global Fight League!

Paige VanZant has confirmed that she will fight under The Global Fight League. The Global Fight League has said it will aim to hold its first event in April.

MMA News / The Athlete Lifestyle on SI / October 8

UFC star Paige VanZant seduces in sultry Halloween 'bloody' bathtub scene

From gorgeous to gore! As a mixed martial arts fighter, Paige VanZant is probably no stranger to a bit of blood, but she’s taking it to the next level in her latest Instagram post.

MMA News / The Athlete Lifestyle on SI / August 27

Paige VanZant's bold workout gear choice while working out with boyfriend Austin Vanderford

Paige VanZant just redefined workout attire goals, opting for nothing but blue biker shorts during a steamy workout session. Yep, just shorts. On Monday, August 26, the 30-year-old former UFC fighter took to Instagram to drop clips from her upper-body workout with hubby Austin Vanderford.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 28, 2024