Paige VanZant

Quick Facts

Full Name	Paige VanZant
Occupation	MMA Fighter
Date Of Birth	Mar 26, 1994(1994-03-26)
Age	30
Birthplace	Dundee
Country	United States
Birth City	Oregon
Horoscope	Pisces

Paige VanZant Biography

Paige VanZant is one of the most popular and richest MMA Fighter who was born on March 26, 1994 in Dundee, Oregon, United States. A mixed martial arts fighter who competes with the strawweight division. She was among the 11 women who were signed by the UFC when it first created the division. Her first UFC victory was dubbed Fight of the Night and culminated with VanZant defeating Mixed martial artist who fights in the strawweight division. She was one of 11 women signed by the UFC when it created the division. Her first UFC win was named Fight of the Night and ended with VanZant beating Kailin Curran by TKO in the third round. She released a book called “Rise” in 2018. with a AKO, in round three. She published a book titled “Rise” in 2018.

Carla Esparza, who joined Vanzant as one of the original UFC strawweights, became the division’s first champion., who was a Vanzant strawweight and one of the first UFC strawweights, went on to become the first champion in the division.

After VanZant moved with her family to Sparks, Nevada, she was looking for a dance studio when she came across UFC veteran Ken Shamrock’s gym, where she began training in boxing and other martial arts. After winning an amateur fight at age 18, VanZant made her professional MMA debut on June 30, 2012, at UWF’s Tournament of Warriors finale against Jordan Nicole Gaza in Corpus Christi, Texas, winning by split decision. On September 22, 2012, she faced Amber Stautzenberger at Premier Fight Series 2 and won via unanimous decision.

VanZant faced Tecia Torres at Invicta FC 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt. The event was held on January 5, 2013, at the Memorial Hall in Kansas City, Kansas. VanZant was dominated on the feet for much of the fight and lost to Torres via a unanimous decision.

Her parents ran the ballet studio, which was located in Oregon. She and her brother competed in MMA when they were young. She was married to pro MMA athlete Her parents owned a dance studio in Oregon. She and her brother sparred growing up. She got engaged to professional MMA fighter Austin Vanderford in January 2018. in January of 2018.

Paige VanZant Net Worth

Paige VanZant is one of the richest MMA Fighter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paige VanZant 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was a dancer in her youth and studying ballet, jazz as well as hip-hop. After moving to Nevada She began her training in martial arts and was able to win her first fight in amateur competition at the age of 18.

Her name, “12 gauge is a result of her passion for shoots and hunting. She appeared in an advertisement to promote the brand Bissell while she was just a little girl. She was a contestant in Season 22 on the ABC show Dancing with the Stars.

Paige Michelle Vanderford (née Sletten and VanZant; born March 26, 1994), known professionally as Paige VanZant, is an American mixed martial artist, author, and model. VanZant is signed to the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Outside of mixed martial arts, she has appeared in the television series Dancing with the Stars and Chopped.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Paige VanZant height 5 ft 4 in Paige weight 57 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Paige VanZant Dating?

According to our records, Paige VanZant married to Austin Vanderford. As of December 1, 2023, Paige VanZant’s is not dating anyone.

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VanZant faced Felice Herrig on April 18, 2015, in Newark, New Jersey, at UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold. Following a competitive first round, VanZant eventually overwhelmed Herrig with her grappling, winning by unanimous decision.

Facts & Trivia

Paige Ranked on the list of most popular MMA Fighter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Paige VanZant celebrates birthday on March 26 of every year.

On March 8, 2016, VanZant was announced as one of the celebrities who would compete on season 22 of Dancing with the Stars. She partnered with professional dancer Mark Ballas. The couple reached the finals of the show and finished in second place behind model Nyle DiMarco and his partner Peta Murgatroyd.

What is Paige VanZant salary?

Being an MMA and UFC fighter, she gets huge Payouts from her matches. VanZant earned $81,000 for her first UFC bout, a TKO victory over Kailin Curran at UFC Battle Night: Edgar vs Swanson, and $132,500 for her fight with Bec Rawlings at UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit. She makes anywhere from $50k-200k per fight.

Where is Paige VanZant from?

Dundee, OR

Is Paige VanZant dutch?

Paige VanZant’s last name might sound Dutch, but she wasn’t born as VanZant. Her birth surname was completely different, and she legally changed it due to excessive bullying in high school. Paige’s actual surname was Sletten.

What is Mike Perry's salary tonight?

Malki Kawa claims Mike Perry made more than $250,000 for Triller Triad Combat. Following his UFC departure, Perry beat boxer Michael Seals via split decision at the Triller Triad Combat event on November 28, 2021. ‘Platinum’ had reportedly bagged a lucrative paycheck of $250,000 for his Triad Combat debut.

How much did Mike Perry make BKFC?

Mike Perry reportedly made over $250,000 for Triad Combat fight.