Paige VanZant News
Paige VanZant gets ruthlessly trolled by fight fans following draw with Elle Brooke
Fernando Quiles - May 26, 2024
Fans did not let up after Paige VanZant was dropped by Elle Brooke in their split draw. The two shared the ring inside NRG Arena in Houston, Texas this past Saturday night in the main event of Misfits Boxing 15. While VanZant had the combat sports experience edge over Brooke, Elle had boxing matches under her belt. VanZant ate a right hand that dropped her in the first round. The former UFC fighter was able to get up and she fought Brooke until the final bell.
Paige VanZant attempts to clarify the “not a fighter” comments she made about Ben Askren: “Sorry if I hurt his feelings”
Harry Kettle - May 24, 2024
Paige VanZant has attempted to clarify her recent remarks regarding former ONE and UFC fighter Ben Askren. One thing we know to be true about Paige VanZant is that she can make headlines. From her UFC career to BKFC and beyond, she has an ability to draw the attention of the masses.
Ben Askren responds to Paige VanZant jabbing him as 'Not a fighter' despite several world titles
Curtis Calhoun - May 3, 2024
Former UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren hit back at Paige VanZant’s claims that he’s not an athlete worth recognition as a fighter. VanZant is scheduled to face OnlyFans model Elle Brooke for the Misfits Boxing women’s middleweight title on May 25th. She returns to combat sports for the first time since a loss to Rachael Ostovich at Bare Knuckle FC 19.
Paige VanZant unloads on "clown" Dillon Danis, shares humiliating encounter with him
Cole Shelton - May 2, 2024
Paige VanZant has shared a humiliating encounter with Dillon Danis after the former Bellator fighter took a shot at her. VanZant recently claimed Danis wasn’t a real fighter, which he wasn’t a fan of, and then took to social media to claim she tried to be with him. Of course, VanZant is married to Bellator fighter Austin Vanderford, so the former UFC fighter took to her Instagram to claim Danis asked her to peg him.
Paige VanZant reportedly set to make boxing debut against influencer Elle Brooke at Misfits event
Cole Shelton - April 18, 2024
Paige VanZant is reportedly set to return to combat sports in May. During a DAZN live stream for the Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia press conference, it was leaked that VanZant would be headlining Misfits 15 on Saturday, May 25 against Only Fans star Elle Brooke.
Paige VanZant opens up on scary stalker incident at American Top Team: "Allah told him we were meant to be together"
Josh Evanoff - March 26, 2024
BKFC women’s featherweight contender Paige VanZant is opening up on a scary stalker she had to deal with. Despite being gone from the UFC since 2021, ’12 Gauge’ is still one of the biggest names in women’s MMA. That’s largely due to Paige VanZant’s online content, and massive success on OnlyFans. However, she continues to compete in the BKFC ring and has shown an interest in a move to boxing in recent months.
Paige VanZant announces boxing match expected for this summer: "F*ck it, let's go"
Josh Evanoff - February 14, 2024
Paige VanZant is back in the fighting world, but it’s not in BKFC. ‘12 Gauge’ has had a strange last few years. Following a loss to Amanda Ribas in July 2020, Paige VanZant decided to part ways with the UFC. Despite offers from Bellator and other companies, she instead opted to sign with the David Feldman-led BKFC organization.
Paige VanZant rules out retirement, but admits BKFC return is far from set: "I don’t know if it’s down the road"
Josh Evanoff - December 28, 2023
It appears that Paige VanZant isn’t fully done with competing in BKFC. ‘12 Gauge’ hasn’t been seen in combat sports since a rematch with Rachel Ostovich in July 2021. That bout took place just two and a half years after Paige VanZant defeated the Hawaiian in the UFC cage. However, their bare-knuckle boxing match looked radically different.
David Feldman tells fans they can expect to see Paige VanZant fight under the BKFC banner in 2024
Harry Kettle - November 28, 2023
BKFC president David Feldman has provided a positive update regarding the future of Paige VanZant in bare-knuckle boxing. Throughout the course of her combat sports career, Paige VanZant has certainly turned a lot of heads. From her performances in the cage/ring to what she does in her personal time, VanZant has always held great name value. In the present day, she continues to have a strong social media presence – but we haven’t seen her actively compete for quite some time.
Paige VanZant reveals first day on OnlyFans was more profitable than entire MMA career: "It's hard to walk away"
Josh Evanoff - September 1, 2023
BKFC star Paige VanZant is happy that her OnlyFans gamble paid off. ’12 Gauge’ is still one of the more high-profile women’s fighters in MMA. From 2014 to 2020, Paige VanZant competed with the likes of Rose Namajunas, Michelle Waterson, and more. However, following a loss to Amanda Ribas at UFC 251, she was a free agent and soon headed for BKFC.
Paige VanZant responds to haters body-shaming her over recent weight gain: “I promise from this day forward to show the real me”
Fernando Quiles - May 11, 2023
Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant has seen some commenters online body-shaming her and she has responded. VanZant has never been shy in showing off her body on social media and on magazine covers, and of course her OnlyFans page. She doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon, but as her body experiences changes, the trolls have crawled out in droves. There have been enough keyboard warriors for “12 Gauge” to issue a response.
BKFC president reveals plans to meet with Paige VanZant to discuss future: "Maybe she doesn’t want to do this anymore"
Josh Evanoff - February 16, 2023
BKFC president David Feldman is unsure what Paige Vanzant’s future in combat sports holds. ’12 Gauge’ has been out of action since her bout with Rachel Ostovich at BKFC 19 in July 2021. In that outing, Vanzant wound up being outstruck en route to a unanimous decision defeat. The loss put the UFC veteran back to 0-2 in her BFKC run, having previously lost to Britain Hart in February.
BKFC president says if Paige VanZant doesn't re-sign "it was a good ride and a good decision," but still open to extending her contract
Cole Shelton - December 20, 2022
David Feldman isn’t ruling out Paige Vanzant extending her contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. VanZant shocked many when she fought out her UFC contract and signed with BKFC. However, she has lost both of her fights with promotion, suffering losses to Britain Hart and Rachael Ostovich. Since her second loss in July of 2021, she hasn’t fought since. But, Feldman hopes the former UFC fighter will return in February at KnuckleMania 3.
Paige VanZant set for appearance at Sapphire New York Gentlemen’s Club in December
Josh Evanoff - November 23, 2022
BKFC star Paige VanZant continues to find work outside of the bare-knuckle boxing ring. ’12 Gauge’ has been out of action since her decision defeat to Rachel Ostovich last July. The defeat was a devastating one for the former UFC star, as it dropped her to 0-2 in BKFC. She was previously defeated by Britain Hart in February.
Paige VanZant slated to return to BKFC ring on February 27th in New Mexico
Josh Evanoff - November 17, 2022
Women’s featherweight contender Paige VanZant is set to return to the bare-knuckle ring. ’12 Gauge’ has been out of action since her decision loss to Rachel Ostovich at BKFC 19 in July 2021. That defeat set VanZant back to 0-2 in the bare-knuckle boxing promotion. She had previously lost to Britain Hart in February of that year.
Paige VanZant says she "did not pull" from her BKFC 27 fight: "I worked my f*****g ass off to be pulled a week before"
Cole Shelton - August 16, 2022
Paige VanZant is not a fan of BKFC pulling her from her BKFC 27 fight on Saturday in London, England. VanZant was supposed to serve as the co-main event against Charisa Sigala in a pivotal fight for her BKFC career. It was the last fight of her deal and David Feldman had said if ’12 Gauge’ lost that would be it for her career.
Brendan Schaub hits back at fans criticizing Paige VanZant's BKFC return: "She doesn't have to do this s*it"
Josh Evanoff - July 12, 2022
Brendan Schaub isn’t a fan of those who criticize Paige VanZant’s fighting career. The 28-year-old was last seen in action against Rachel Ostovich at BKFC 19. She went on to lose that fight by unanimous decision, knocking her bare-knuckle record to 0-2. VanZant had previously lost her debut to Britain Hart in February 2021.
Paige VanZant vs. Charisa Sigala at BKFC London in August
Josh Evanoff - July 8, 2022
BKFC women’s flyweight contender Paige VanZant will return in August. ’12 Gauge’ signed to BKFC in August 2020, in a shocking move. While she was a star in the UFC, she had never competed in boxing, bare-knuckle, or otherwise to that point. She was set for her debut Britain Hart in February 2021.