” It was an incredible contract, an amazing opportunity,” VanZant told ESPN. Its a lateral relocation to a new chance, a new challenge, a brand brand-new sport. The 26-year-old VanZant completed her UFC agreement in July following her loss to Amanda Ribas at UFC 251.” I dont know that I am done with MMA,” VanZant said.” I talked to a lot of different promos,” VanZant stated.
” I dont understand that I am finished with MMA,” VanZant stated. “I understand temporarily I am. I still have a substantial passion for MMA, and I simply recently relocated to Florida to train with American Top Team. Undoubtedly they are one of the very best MMA gyms in the world. Now, my sole focus is boxing, but in a couple of years I might go back to MMA or I could simply be making so much doing this bare knuckle boxing that I do not do anything else.”
Among the more popular fighters in MMA, VanZant, who reached the finals of “Dancing With destiny” in 2016, had actually been outspoken recently over her pay in the UFC, claiming she made more on the reality program than in her entire UFC career integrated. She likewise stated she might make more posting on Instagram than in one UFC fight on her old offer.
Sources say the promotion didnt take part in major speak to re-sign her going into her last battle. VanZant did talk with other MMA companies after the Ribas battle prior to coming to terms with BKFC.
” I talked to a lot of various promos,” VanZant said. For me, at this minute in my profession, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship was the one that fit best.”
Paige VanZant has actually discovered a brand-new house.
The former UFC fighter states she has signed a new four-fight, special contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Her debut for BKFC isnt set yet, but the existing strategy is for her to complete in November.
” It was an incredible agreement, an amazing chance,” VanZant told ESPN. Its a lateral move to a new opportunity, a brand-new challenge, a brand brand-new sport.
” And, on top of that, I feel like I still have this preconception in MMA that Im just a pretty face, and what a way to prove to people thats not the method I see myself at all. This is a sport where people probably have the highest rate of getting cut open and having long-term scars is certainly something that Im not even fretted about for me. Its simply the love of competitors and Im really thrilled to go out there and reveal off in such a remarkable sport.”
The totality of the deal is worth over $1 million, with rewards attached. It represents a substantial raise from what she was making in the UFC.
The 26-year-old VanZant finished her UFC agreement in July following her loss to Amanda Ribas at UFC 251. She left the company with a 5-4 record inside the Octagon and an 8-5 pro record. Shes never ever completed in bare knuckle combating or pro boxing.
VanZant hasnt eliminated a go back to MMA.
