Former UFC strawweight and flyweight contender, Paige VanZant has revealed she has penned a deal to compete below the GFL (World Battle League) banner within the new yr — with the fan-favorite challenger anticipated to make her comeback to combined martial arts competitors for the primary time since 2020.
VanZant, a former top-contender below the banner of the UFC within the strawweight rankings, previous to an eventual climb to the flyweight restrict, made her most up-to-date outing towards incoming headliner, Amanda Ribas on ‘Fight Island’ 5 years in the past — dropping a submission loss to the Brazilian grappler.
Most not too long ago competing in Powerslap, Oregon native, Paige VanZant made her sophomore outing in slap combating towards Chelsea Dobson, in a unanimous draw choice — having debuted again in June in a unanimous choice win over Christine Wolmarans.
UFC veteran Paige VanZant confirms return to MMA in a take care of the brand new GFL
Nonetheless, claiming she would probably by no means strap on a pair of gloves sooner or later once more, VanZant has now confirmed she has inked a deal to compete below the GFL banner within the new yr — in addition to revealing fellow UFC alums, Gleison Tibau, and former welterweight title challenger, Thiago Alves have additionally inked phrases on a deal.
MMA media mates: Paige VanZant confirmed that she signed with the World Battle League on her podcast (Gleison Tibau and Thiago Alves additionally signed with them, per Paige).
— Borrachinha Depot (@FullContactMTWF) January 1, 2025
Competing twice below the umbrella of the BKFC (Naked Knuckle Preventing Championship), Paige VanZant dropped a pair of unanimous choice losses towards each Britain Hart, in addition to Octagon rival, Rachael Ostovich.
Throughout her tenure with the UFC, VanZant would land notable wins over the likes of Felice Herrig, Alex Chambers, Bec Rawlings, in addition to Ostovich, and featured in headliners towards former two-time champion, Rose Namajunas, and the now-retired, Michelle Waterson-Gomez.
