Paige VanZant From Model To MMA Fighter

 

Paige VanZant

Actress, model, athlete, dancer, Paige VanZant is a whole lot of things tighten into one small package! The blonde hails from Sacramento, CA; and she might be a Christian but when it comes to kicking your she has no mercy!

The UFC Strawweight fighter has become a sensation after she made her promotional debut at UFC Fight Night 57 against Kailin Curran on Saturday!

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The 20-year-old not only was shining like a star on her UFC debut but won Fight of the Night honors and a $50,000 price to go along!

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Her most notable wins include Courtney Himes and Amber Stautzenberger. Paige has received several awards: Blood Happens submission of the night, pro win over Jordan Gaza in Corpus Christi TX ( fight of the night ), pro win over Amber Stratzenburger and pro win over Courtney Himes.

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VanZant’s record so far is 4-1. Her only loss is to TUF 20 contestant Tecia Torres by unanimous decision in January 2013 at Invicta FC 4.

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The blonde loves to be outdoors! She is a big fan of bikes and water sports!

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But whenever she not kicking or soaking under the sun, she can be found hanging out with her beau! Sorry fellas!

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She is currently in a relationship with Sinjen Smith, who is also a professional MMA fighter signed with Bellator.

Paige currently resides in Reno, Nevada. You can check out her Twitter here and find her on Instagram here.

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