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Paige VanZant Slaps Back: Former UFC Star Returns to Power Slap Before GFL Debut

Paige VanZant Slaps Back Former UFC Star Returns to Power Slap Before GFL DebutFormer UFC star Paige VanZant is gearing up for another combat sports appearance before her highly anticipated return to…

Paige VanZant Slaps Back Former UFC Star Returns to Power Slap Before GFL Debut

Former UFC star Paige VanZant is gearing up for another combat sports appearance before her highly anticipated return to MMA. Paige VanZant is scheduled to face Mikael-Michelle Brown in a Power Slap event on March 7th at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas.

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This will be VanZant’s third appearance in Power Slap, following a victory in her debut against Christine Wolmarans last June and a draw against Chelsea Dodson in October. The 30-year-old athlete has been exploring various combat sports since leaving the UFC in 2020, including bare-knuckle boxing, traditional boxing, pro wrestling, and more.

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VanZant’s Power Slap bout serves as a prelude to her upcoming MMA comeback with the newly formed GFL. She recently signed with GFL and is expected to make her debut later this year against an opponent yet to be determined.

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From Modeling to MMA

Before her fighting career took off, Paige VanZant pursued modeling and acting. She appeared in national commercials and modeled for athletic clothing brands such as Nike and Columbia Sportswear. However, a chance encounter with MMA in 2009 at Ken Shamrock’s Lion’s Den gym changed her career trajectory.

VanZant’s transition from modeling to fighting was unconventional, but she quickly made a name for herself in the UFC. Standing at 5’4″ and competing in the strawweight division, she amassed a 5-4 record in the promotion before exploring other opportunities. Now, she is a successful model who makes impressive money on various platforms.

Paige VanZant Set for Power Slap Return Before GFL Debut

As VanZant prepares for her Power Slap match and subsequent GFL debut, she remains active in various endeavors. She co-hosts a podcast, “A Kickass Love Story,” with her husband Austin Vanderford, who made his UFC debut this past weekend.

With her diverse experience in combat sports and entertainment, fans highly anticipate VanZant’s return to MMA with GFL and Power Slap matchups.

Paige VanZant Slaps Back: Former UFC Star Returns to Power Slap Before GFL Debut

Paige VanZant Slaps Back Former UFC Star Returns to Power Slap Before GFL DebutFormer UFC star Paige VanZant is gearing up for another combat sports appearance before her highly anticipated return to…

Paige VanZant Slaps Back Former UFC Star Returns to Power Slap Before GFL Debut

Former UFC star Paige VanZant is gearing up for another combat sports appearance before her highly anticipated return to MMA. Paige VanZant is scheduled to face Mikael-Michelle Brown in a Power Slap event on March 7th at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas.

Paige VanZant

This will be VanZant’s third appearance in Power Slap, following a victory in her debut against Christine Wolmarans last June and a draw against Chelsea Dodson in October. The 30-year-old athlete has been exploring various combat sports since leaving the UFC in 2020, including bare-knuckle boxing, traditional boxing, pro wrestling, and more.

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VanZant’s Power Slap bout serves as a prelude to her upcoming MMA comeback with the newly formed GFL. She recently signed with GFL and is expected to make her debut later this year against an opponent yet to be determined.

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From Modeling to MMA

Before her fighting career took off, Paige VanZant pursued modeling and acting. She appeared in national commercials and modeled for athletic clothing brands such as Nike and Columbia Sportswear. However, a chance encounter with MMA in 2009 at Ken Shamrock’s Lion’s Den gym changed her career trajectory.

VanZant’s transition from modeling to fighting was unconventional, but she quickly made a name for herself in the UFC. Standing at 5’4″ and competing in the strawweight division, she amassed a 5-4 record in the promotion before exploring other opportunities. Now, she is a successful model who makes impressive money on various platforms.

Paige VanZant Set for Power Slap Return Before GFL Debut

As VanZant prepares for her Power Slap match and subsequent GFL debut, she remains active in various endeavors. She co-hosts a podcast, “A Kickass Love Story,” with her husband Austin Vanderford, who made his UFC debut this past weekend.

With her diverse experience in combat sports and entertainment, fans highly anticipate VanZant’s return to MMA with GFL and Power Slap matchups.

Former UFC Champ Luke Rockhold Plans To Piece Up Chris Weidman in Upcoming GFL Showdown

Former UFC Champ Luke Rockhold Plans To Piece Up Chris Weidman in Upcoming GFL ShowdownLuke Rockhold plans on piecing up Chris Weidman when the two former UFC middleweight champions run it back under…

Former UFC Champ Luke Rockhold Plans To Piece Up Chris Weidman in Upcoming GFL Showdown

Luke Rockhold plans on piecing up Chris Weidman when the two former UFC middleweight champions run it back under the Global Fight League banner.

10 years after Rockhold TKO’d Weidman at UFC 194, the two are set to run it back sometime this year as part of the GFL, a team-based MMA organization that made waves with its first-ever live draft in January. A slew of former UFC stars were announced to be part of the promotion, including Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua, Yoel Romero, Urijah Faber, Paige VanZant, Junior dos Santos, and Tony Ferguson.

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Among them was Rockhold and Weidman, who declared himself for the GLF draft days after announcing his retirement from MMA during the UFC 311 weigh-in show.

Speaking about his long-awaited rematch with the ‘All American’ during an appearance on the JAXXON podcast with Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, Rockhold slammed Weidman’s last appearance inside the Octagon and offered a bit of prediction for the rematch.

“I just watched Chris versus Eric Anders’ last fight in the UFC, and Chris just doesn’t—he’s sloppier than ever. I mean, he still dropped Anders with a good shot, a good left. It was kind of surprising, but I don’t know… I’m going to piece him up.”

No official date has been announced for Rockhold vs. Weidman, or any GFL for that matter.

Will Weidman avenge his decade-old loss to Luke Rockhold?

Rockhold’s victory over Weidman in 2015 snapped the latter’s 11-fight win streak and relieved him of his role as the UFC middleweight champion. ‘All American’ was never quite the same following the loss, dropping four of his next six bouts before exiting the UFC altogether.

Rockhold ended up losing the middleweight title six months later to Michael Bisping at UFC 199. He bounced back with a win over David Branch but came up short in his next two outings and, like Weidman, exited the promotion.

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Paige VanZant Preps for Next MMA Bout Alongside UFC Contender Kayla Harrison at American Top Team

Paige VanZant Preps for Next MMA Bout Alongside UFC Contender Kayla Harrison at American Top TeamPaige VanZant and Kayla Harrison are training together at the renowned American Top Team facility in Coconut Creek, Florida,…

Paige VanZant Preps for Next MMA Bout Alongside UFC Contender Kayla Harrison at American Top Team

Paige VanZant and Kayla Harrison are training together at the renowned American Top Team facility in Coconut Creek, Florida, as they prepare for key fights in their respective careers. With UFC gold and a GFL MMA debut on the line, 2025 could be a pillar year in the legacy of both athletes.

Paige VanZant Trains With Kayla Harrison

American Top Team has long been a hub for elite fighters across various disciplines, and both VanZant and Harrison have found a supportive environment there. Kayla Harrison has been training at ATT since transitioning to MMA in 2016. VanZant recently returned to ATT to prepare for her GFL MMA debut, working alongside Harrison and other top-tier athletes.

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Kayla Harrison is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo and one of the most decorated judokas in American history. After transitioning to MMA, she dominated the PFL, winning two lightweight championships before joining the UFC in 2024. Harrison has quickly established herself as a top contender in the bantamweight division with victories over Ketlen Vieira and the former champion Holly Holm. She is now positioned for a potential interim title fight against Raquel Pennington while awaiting clarity on Julianna Pena’s status as champion.

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Paige VanZant rose to fame in the UFC with her fighting style and personality. She achieved a 5-4 record during her UFC tenure, with her best win being a flying head kick knockout against Bec Rawlings. After leaving the UFC in 2020, VanZant explored other combat sports, including bare-knuckle boxing, professional wrestling with AEW, and Dana White’s Power Slap league. She recently announced her return to the sport of MMA by signing with the GFL where she will represent Team Miami.

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To help her get ready for her GFL debut, Paige VanZant trained with Olympian and UFC contender Kayla Harrison.

Paige VanZant’s GFL MMA debut and Kayla Harrison’s potential UFC title fight, the two have aligned their schedules to train with each other at ATT. 2025 could be a career-defining year for both.

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Paige VanZant Preps for Next MMA Bout Alongside UFC Contender Kayla Harrison at American Top Team

Paige VanZant Preps for Next MMA Bout Alongside UFC Contender Kayla Harrison at American Top TeamPaige VanZant and Kayla Harrison are training together at the renowned American Top Team facility in Coconut Creek, Florida,…

Paige VanZant Preps for Next MMA Bout Alongside UFC Contender Kayla Harrison at American Top Team

Paige VanZant and Kayla Harrison are training together at the renowned American Top Team facility in Coconut Creek, Florida, as they prepare for key fights in their respective careers. With UFC gold and a GFL MMA debut on the line, 2025 could be a pillar year in the legacy of both athletes.

Paige VanZant Trains With Kayla Harrison

American Top Team has long been a hub for elite fighters across various disciplines, and both VanZant and Harrison have found a supportive environment there. Kayla Harrison has been training at ATT since transitioning to MMA in 2016. VanZant recently returned to ATT to prepare for her GFL MMA debut, working alongside Harrison and other top-tier athletes.

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Kayla Harrison is a two-time Olympic gold medalist in judo and one of the most decorated judokas in American history. After transitioning to MMA, she dominated the PFL, winning two lightweight championships before joining the UFC in 2024. Harrison has quickly established herself as a top contender in the bantamweight division with victories over Ketlen Vieira and the former champion Holly Holm. She is now positioned for a potential interim title fight against Raquel Pennington while awaiting clarity on Julianna Pena’s status as champion.

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Paige VanZant rose to fame in the UFC with her fighting style and personality. She achieved a 5-4 record during her UFC tenure, with her best win being a flying head kick knockout against Bec Rawlings. After leaving the UFC in 2020, VanZant explored other combat sports, including bare-knuckle boxing, professional wrestling with AEW, and Dana White’s Power Slap league. She recently announced her return to the sport of MMA by signing with the GFL where she will represent Team Miami.

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To help her get ready for her GFL debut, Paige VanZant trained with Olympian and UFC contender Kayla Harrison.

Paige VanZant’s GFL MMA debut and Kayla Harrison’s potential UFC title fight, the two have aligned their schedules to train with each other at ATT. 2025 could be a career-defining year for both.

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GFL Founder Explains Announcing Fighters Who Hadn’t Actually Signed: ‘If You Look At The History Of Drafts…’

There appears to be a new confusing conversation surrounding the GFL at each turn. When the Global Fight League first started announcing a huge list of athletes that would be entering into their draft which took place last Friday, there were a lot of questions. It quickly became apparent that all of those names wouldn’t […]

There appears to be a new confusing conversation surrounding the GFL at each turn. When the Global Fight League first started announcing a huge list of athletes that would be entering into their draft which took place last Friday, there were a lot of questions.

It quickly became apparent that all of those names wouldn’t actually be signed to the promotion, only the fighters that were picked up by one of the six teams but things haven’t been that simple. We now know the teams and which fighters were picked but there is still an on-going debate around the legitimacy of the draft following the news that some fighters didn’t agree to be taking part in it.

The most vocal of those names was Rashad Evans who claimed on social media that he didn’t consent to being in the GFL draft after already being picked as a member of the Los Angeles team. GFL founder Darren Owen looked to explain this during his recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show.

Owen said that out of the 120 fighters who were selected, only a “couple” of them hadn’t signed their contracts before the drafts took place which could be for multiple reasons. He specifically mentioned that in the case of Evans, they had already been told by his management that they had the all clear to put Evans in.

He stated that the GFL doesn’t want to sign fighters that don’t want to be there so every member of the roster had the option to part ways with the promotion after being drafted. With that in mind, Owen believes that this is just like any other draft where there are some final boxes to tick before the Global Fight League gets underway in April.

“We’ll see. Literally the day before the draft I’m like, ‘Ali, we’re good to put him in?’ And he’s like, ‘Yes brother, yes brother, we’re good to put him in.’ So we put him in and obviously Rashad came out afterwards and said like, ‘Hey I didn’t sign.’ I think if you look at the history of drafts, are any of those athletes signed before they get drafted to the team? No… There’s a lot of examples of thing that happen post-draft and this is just similar format to that.”