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Ex-UFC fighter Paige VanZant signs with Power Slap, set to make promotional debut on June 28

Ex-UFC fighter Paige VanZant signs with Power Slap, set to make promotional debut on June 28 Paige VanZant is headed to Power Slap! During the UFC Saudi Arabia broadcast on Saturday, CEO Dana White revealed…

Paige VanZant is headed to Power Slap!

During the UFC Saudi Arabia broadcast on Saturday, CEO Dana White revealed that ’12 Gauge’ would be making her Power Slap debut at the Power Slap 8 event on June 28 against South Africa’s Christine Wolmarans.

It’s just the latest in a series of combat sports endeavors for the UFC fighter turned BKFC brawler. After seven years of competing inside the Octagon, going 5-4 in the process, ’12 Gauge’ signed a lucrative deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.

Unfortunately, ‘PVZ’ failed to live up to the hype, losing back-to-back bouts against Britain Hart and Rachael Ostovich inside the squared circle.

Paige VanZant makes power slap debut on the heels of her first pro boxing boxing

In May, she made her pro boxing debut, challenging Elle Brooke for the Misfits Boxing middleweight title. Though she didn’t lose, she didn’t take home the gold either as the judges scored the fight a split draw. VanZant is expected to rematch Brooke later this year.

But not before she tests out her open-handed slapping skills as a part of Dana White’s latest pet project.

Though Paige VanZant has struggled to find the win column in recent years, her toughness and durability are undeniable. In 16 career fights, she’s never been KO’d—a stat that could serve her well in this new venture.

Paige VanZant vs. Elle Brooke ruled a split draw, rematch already in the works – MF & DAZN: X Series 15

Ex-UFC standout Paige VanZant made his professional boxing debut on Saturday night, squaring off with reigning and defending Misfits…

Ex-UFC standout Paige VanZant made his professional boxing debut on Saturday night, squaring off with reigning and defending Misfits Boxing middleweight champion Elle Brooke at MF & DAZN: X Series 15.

After building an 8-5 record in mixed martial arts, VanZant made the move to bare-knuckle in 2021, coming up short in back-to-back fights against Britain Hart and Rachael Ostovich.

Now, ’12 Gauge’ will try her hand at the sweet science against X-rated film star and online influencer Elle Brooke.

Though she’s primarily known for her work in the adult entertainment industry, Brooke has proven to be a formidable foe in the boxing ring, amassing an impressive 4-1 record, including a third-round knockout of Andrea-Jane Bunker in January to claim the MF middleweight strap.

From the opening bell, Paige VanZant came out looking to establish her jab and use her reach advantage. However, Brooke did an excellent job of ducking her way in and unleashing her right hand, which caught PVZ clean near the end of the first, sitting down the former UFC star.

VanZant answered the referee’s count, but there was not enough time for Brooke to inflict more damage before the end of the round.

Coming out for the second, Brooke appeared to slow down a bit, allowing VanZant to climb her way back into the fight. ’12 Gauge’ didn’t put much on her punches, but the sheer volume was enough to make it a much more competitive round. The remaining rounds would be fairly competitive with Brooke gaining a clear advantage in the fourth with a nice variety of power strikes compared to VanZant’s love-taps.

After five rounds of back-and-forth action, we went to the scorecards where the judges would all but guarantee that a rematch between the two would be coming later this year.

Official Result: Elle Brooke vs. Paige VanZant is ruled a split draw (48-46, 46-48, 47-47)

Check Out Highlights From Paige VanZant vs. Elle Brooke at MF & DAZN: X Series 15:

Paige VanZant and Elle Brooke strip down for final Face-Off ahead of Misfits Boxing title fight on May 25

24 hours before their Misfits Boxing title fight, former UFC fighter turned BKFC brawler Paige VanZant and defending champion…

24 hours before their Misfits Boxing title fight, former UFC fighter turned BKFC brawler Paige VanZant and defending champion Elle Brooke stripped down for one final staredown.

Emanating from the NRG Arena in Houston, Texas, MF & DAZN: X Series 15 will feature a middleweight championship main event as Brooke, the reigning and defending titleholder, puts her belt on the line in Misfits’ first-ever female headliner.

Before the two blonde bombshells step inside the ring and make history in The Lone Star State, VanZant and Brooke stepped on the scale during Friday afternoon’s official weigh-in ceremony.

Competing under the Kingpyn and Misfits Boxing banners, Elle Brooke has amassed a solid 4-1 record, including her title-winning performance against Andrea-Jane Bunker in January. Thus far, all of Brooke’s boxing bouts have been exhibitions. Her scrap with VanZant will be the first professional fight of his career.

As for Paige VanZant, the social media sensation has a significant advantage over her opponent when it comes to experience. ’12 Gauge’ competed inside the Octagon from 2014 to 2020, earning victories over the likes of Felice Herrig, ‘Rowdy’ Bec Rawlings, and Rachael Ostovich.

Walking away from the promotion on a 1-3 skid, VanZant signed with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, making her debut in 2021. Sadly, things did not improve for ’12 Gauge’ as she lost back-to-back fights inside the squared circle. Though she has expressed interest in knuckling up for a third and likely final time, she has not locked down an official return date.

Le’Veon Bell and Bi Nguyen Join Elle Brooke and Paige VanZant for loaded Misfits Boxing lineup

In addition to Elle Brooke vs. Paige VanZant, fans will also see the return of former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell as he takes on Canadian influencer Tristan Hamm, best known for his first-round shellacking of Rodney Petersen Jr. AKA ‘Not Logan Paul.’

Also fighting in the card is a name ONE Championship fans may recognize — Bi Nguyen. Going by the moniker ‘Killer Bee,’ Nguyen is one of the most accomplished fighters competing at the event, having 15 mixed martial arts bouts under her belt. With more than a decade of experience, Nguyen has gone toe-to-toe with some of the biggest names in women’s MMA, such as Stamp Fairtex, Jihin Radzuan, Ritu Phogat, Jenelyn Olsim, and Lin Heqin.

Check out the full lineup below:

Elle Brooke(c) vs. Paige VanZant – Misfits Boxing Middleweight Women’s Championship
Le’Veon Bell vs. Tristan Hamm
Ree Moo vs. Elijah Smith
Jeremy Park vs. Anthony Vargas
‘Killer’ Bi Nguyen vs. Silvia Fernandez
OJ Rose vs. Brendan Kelly
Alaena Vampira (Potocnik) vs. LOZA
Alysia Magen vs. Jessica Duban

Paige VanZant and Elle Brooke strip down for final Face-Off ahead of Misfits Boxing title fight on May 25

24 hours before their Misfits Boxing title fight, former UFC fighter turned BKFC brawler Paige VanZant and defending champion…

24 hours before their Misfits Boxing title fight, former UFC fighter turned BKFC brawler Paige VanZant and defending champion Elle Brooke stripped down for one final staredown.

Before the two blonde bombshells step inside the ring and make history in The Lone Star State, VanZant and Brooke stepped on the scale during Friday afternoon’s official weigh-in ceremony.

Le’Veon Bell and Bi Nguyen Join Elle Brooke and Paige VanZant for loaded Misfits Boxing lineup

Check out the full lineup below:

Elle Brooke(c) vs. Paige VanZant – Misfits Boxing Middleweight Women’s Championship
Le’Veon Bell vs. Tristan Hamm
Ree Moo vs. Elijah Smith
Jeremy Park vs. Anthony Vargas
‘Killer’ Bi Nguyen vs. Silvia Fernandez
OJ Rose vs. Brendan Kelly
Alaena Vampira (Potocnik) vs. LOZA
Alysia Magen vs. Jessica Duban

Instagram ‘clown’ Dillon Danis claims he had an affair with Paige VanZant, ’12 Gauge’ responds

A war is brewing between former UFC fighter Paige VanZant and internet troll extraordinaire, Dillon Danis. On Saturday, May…

A war is brewing between former UFC fighter Paige VanZant and internet troll extraordinaire, Dillon Danis.

On Saturday, May 25 ’12 Gauge’ will step inside the boxing ring for the first time as she challenges influencer Elle Brooke for the Misfits Boxing middleweight championship at MF & DAZN: X Series 15.

During a recent interview with Misfits Boxing ahead of her promotional debut, VanZant was asked her thoughts on other mixed martial arts who have tried and failed to make a successful transition from the cage to the ring. In her response, PVZ specifically singled out Dillon Danis who delivered a wholly embarrassing performance against Logan Paul in October.

“Dillon Danis is not a fighter. He’s not a fair comparison…[Ben Askren?] Not a fighter,” VanZant said. “He’s a wrestler. Nate Diaz is great…Jorge Masvidal…I think a lot of people try to compare my career to UFC veterans who leave the UFC because they either get cut or it’s the end of their career.

“I left the UFC when I was, gosh, 25…I wasn’t 40. I didn’t have a hundred fights under my belt. I was still young in the career and young in my sport.”

Of course, it didn’t take long for Danis to respond to the negative comment from VanZant. But instead of delivering some garden variety combat sports trash talk, Danis suggested that he and ’12 Gauge’ had a secret tryst during a couple of trips to ‘Sin City’ together.

“How fast they forget! Haha, relax, Paigey baby, just because I didn’t wife you doesn’t mean you have to be petty. Don’t make me bring up our two trips to Vegas and ruin your marriage,” Danis wrote on X.

Paige VanZant goes hard at Dillon Danis

Taking exception to Danis’ insinuations, VanZant delivered a scathing response on social media, revealing the one brief and fairly awkward interaction the two shared during her time with the UFC.

“There’s a certain clown on Instagram named Dillon Danis trying to talk some sh*t and stir up some drama, so let’s f*cking go,” VanZant said. “Dillon, obviously I said you’re not a ‘real fighter.’ My bad. I triggered you. I understand I hurt your feelings. But instead of coming back and just talking sh*t about me, saying I’m not a real fighter, what did you do? You kinda f*cked yourself, right? You backed yourself into a corner because now you have to come up with proof of this alleged affair.

“The only time I ever remember seeing you in Las Vegas was at the UFC athlete retreat. You walked up to me in a bar, asked me to peg you in front of multiple other UFC fighters, and I laughed in your face. That’s not the definition of a relationship, is it? And stirring up drama on the internet to try and fight my husband, there are definitely better ways that you could handle that. He’s got three things you will absolutely never have: 1) a wife 2) friends and 3) a real MMA resume.

“So, Dillon, I’m sorry I hurt your feelings, but when you’re a piece of sh*t like you are, it’s pretty f*cking easy.“

Paige VanZant’s husband, MMA fighter Austin Vanderfor, also chimed in and suggested that if Danis wants to throw hands, he’s more than willing to oblige.

“Dillon, guy …,” Vanderford said on Instagram. “Let’s just fight. Paige’s comments seemed to upset you. We are the same weight. We can box or do whatever you want.”

Paige VanZant's husband comments on Dillon Danis

Paige VanZant vows to return to BKFC after boxing fight with Elle Brooke: ‘They will definitely see me again’

Paige VanZant is set to return to combat sports in the main event of Misfits 15 on May 25…

Paige VanZant is set to return to combat sports in the main event of Misfits 15 on May 25 as she will box Elle Brooke.

VanZant hasn’t competed since July of 2021 when she lost to Rachael Ostovich in BKFC. There were talks of her returning to BKFC this year, but the former UFC fighter has signed a deal with Misfits to box, and she says that is a multi-fight deal.

“Misfits actually signed me to a multi-fight contract,” Paige VanZant said to MMAFighting. “So I think there’s rumors they want me to fight again in Dubai, at one of their cards. I’m here to stay. Of course there’s other opportunities, I still definitely will be in BKFC. I absolutely love the promotion. I loved bare-knuckle boxing. So this is just another of those boxing matches and it’s really, really exciting.”

VanZant says boxing is exciting to her right now, which is why she decided to take the deal with Misfits boxing.

“There was a reason I went into bare-knuckle boxing out of the UFC,” Paige VanZant explained. “It was something that I wanted to do. I wanted to be immersed in boxing. It wasn’t just that BKFC excited me. It was being in the boxing world and working on my striking and having fun with just striking, honestly. BKFC was the one who came with the offer first and I was like, f*ck yeah, I don’t mind taking the gloves off.

“So now I have an offer in boxing with gloves on. It’s like taking one little element out of the puzzle. For me, I’ve always boxed for my training. I’ve been doing it my entire life. Finally, I got a real boxing match.”

VanZant will be making her boxing debut when she headlines Misfits 15 against Brooke.

Paige VanZant says she will fight in BKFC again

Although Paige VanZant has signed a multi-fight deal with Misfits boxing, ’12 Gauge’ says she will compete in BKFC again/

VanZant’s focus right now is on boxing and competing in Misfits, but the plan is to return to BKFC in the future.

“Oh absolutely [I will fight in BKFC again],” VanZant said. “I believe I still have one more fight on my contract with them. So they were nice enough to let me come do a boxing match with gloves on. I offered it to my opponent if she wanted to do bare-knuckle, she said no. So BKFC will definitely see me again.”

VanZant is 0-2 in BKFC, as she lost to Britain Hart in her debut and then lost to Rachael Ostovich in her second fight, as she dropped both by decision.