Warrior Code: Paige VanZant On Her Fans, Nerves And More

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Paige VanZant steps back inside the Octagon this Saturday night to main event UFC on FOX 22 from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

VanZant will take on former Invicta FC champion Miche…

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Paige VanZant steps back inside the Octagon this Saturday night to main event UFC on FOX 22 from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

VanZant will take on former Invicta FC champion Michelle Waterson on FOX.

In this edition of “Warrior Code, VanZant talks about what her fans mean to her, nerves entering the Octagon, her determination and more.

Paige VanZant Comments on Potentially Fighting Ronda Rousey in TMZ Exclusive

Paige VanZant has expressed a willingness to fight Ronda Rousey, provided the former UFC bantamweight champion is willing to meet her at 125 pounds. 
According to TMZ Sports, VanZant said she would only step into the Octagon with Rowdy if they met…

Paige VanZant has expressed a willingness to fight Ronda Rousey, provided the former UFC bantamweight champion is willing to meet her at 125 pounds. 

According to TMZ Sports, VanZant said she would only step into the Octagon with Rowdy if they met in the middle between the former’s 115 pounds and the latter’s 135:

 

She said: “Hey, if she wants to meet me at 125. [She’d have to cut down a little bit], and I’d have to go up. I would consider going up to 125, it’s not that big of a weight gain for me.”

When asked if she could beat Rousey, VanZant replied: “We’ll see.”

More to follow.

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UFC 206 Results: 5 Burning Questions Heading into UFC on Fox 22

UFC 206 is in the books. The results are as follows:

Max Holloway def. Anthony Pettis by TKO at 4:50 of the third round
Donald Cerrone def. Matt Brown by KO at 0:34 of the third round
Cub Swanson def. Doo Ho Choi by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, …

UFC 206 is in the books. The results are as follows:

  • Max Holloway def. Anthony Pettis by TKO at 4:50 of the third round
  • Donald Cerrone def. Matt Brown by KO at 0:34 of the third round
  • Cub Swanson def. Doo Ho Choi by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Kelvin Gastelum def. Tim Kennedy by TKO at 2:45 of the third round
  • Emil Meek def. Jordan Mein by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
  • Misha Cirkunov def. Nikita Krylov via submission (guillotine) at 4:38 of the first round
  • Olivier Aubin-Mercier def. Drew Dober via submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:57 of the second round
  • Viviane Pereira def. Valerie Letourneau by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Matthew Lopez def. Mitch Gagnon by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-27)
  • Lando Vannata def. John Makdessi by KO at 1:40 of the first round
  • Rustam Khabilov def. Jason Saggo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 
  • Dustin Ortiz def. Zach Makovsky by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Next up? UFC on Fox 22.

With the NFL season in full swing, the UFC returning to network television with a solid card stacked with lighter-weight fighters. The top draw, of course, is Dancing with the Stars runner-up Paige VanZant, who faces former Invicta FC champion Michelle Waterson, in the main event. That said, she has some backup in Urijah Faber, Sage Northcutt and Mickey Gall.

So what questions are burning heading into Saturday’s card? Read on and find out.

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UFC On FOX 22: “Road To The Octagon” Featuring VanZant, Northcutt, Faber

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The UFC recently debuted “Road to the Octagon” for Saturday’s UFC on FOX 22 event from Sacramento.

The preview-style hype-show offers in-depth interviews and training footage…

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The UFC recently debuted “Road to the Octagon” for Saturday’s UFC on FOX 22 event from Sacramento.

The preview-style hype-show offers in-depth interviews and training footage of the fighters set for action.

In the main event, Michelle Waterson takes on Paige VanZant in a key strawweight contest.

Also, Sage Northcutt and Mickey Gall battle in a meeting of top prospects and fighters who were first cast into the light on “Lookin’ for a Fight” with Dana White.

Finally, the card will see the end of Urijah Faber’s career, as the Sacramento-based “California Kid” takes on Brad Pickett in his retirement bout.

UFC On FOX 22 Fight Card All Set, Bouts Air On FOX, FS1, Fight Pass

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Four bouts will comprise the main card for UFC on FOX 22 as has become the norm for such events.

Next Saturday’s card features Paige VanZant vs. Michelle Waterson in the main event from t…

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Four bouts will comprise the main card for UFC on FOX 22 as has become the norm for such events.

Next Saturday’s card features Paige VanZant vs. Michelle Waterson in the main event from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

Also, Sage Northcutt meets Mickey Gall, Urijah Faber has his retirement bout vs. Brad Pickett and Alan Jouban squares off against Mike Perry.

Six fights are set for the FOX Sports 1 prelims after three stream live on UFC Fight Pass. All the action begins at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Below is the complete lineup:

MAIN CARD (FOX/8 p.m. ET)

Strawweight: Paige VanZant vs. Michelle Waterson
Welterweight: Sage Northcutt vs. Mickey Gall
Bantamweight: Urijah Faber vs. Brad Pickett
Welterweight: Alan Jouban vs. Mike Perry

PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX Sports 1/5 p.m. ET)

Light Heavyweight: Henrique da Silva vs. Paul Craig
Featherweight: Cole Miller vs. Mizuto Hirota
Welterweight: Bryan Barberena vs. Colby Covington
Welterweight: James Moontasri vs. Alex Morono
Lightweight: Josh Emmett vs. Scott Holtzman
Female Bantamweight: Leslie Smith vs. Irene Aldana

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass/3:30 p.m. ET)

Bantamweight: Takeya Mizugaki vs. Eddie Wineland
Flyweight: Hector Sandoval vs. Fredy Serrano
Welterweight: Bojan Velickovic vs. Sultan Aliev

UFC On FOX 22 Fight Card All Set, Bouts Air On FOX, FS1, Fight Pass

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Four bouts will comprise the main card for UFC on FOX 22 as has become the norm for such events.

Next Saturday’s card features Paige VanZant vs. Michelle Waterson in the main event from t…

paige-vanzant-weigh-in

Four bouts will comprise the main card for UFC on FOX 22 as has become the norm for such events.

Next Saturday’s card features Paige VanZant vs. Michelle Waterson in the main event from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.

Also, Sage Northcutt meets Mickey Gall, Urijah Faber has his retirement bout vs. Brad Pickett and Alan Jouban squares off against Mike Perry.

Six fights are set for the FOX Sports 1 prelims after three stream live on UFC Fight Pass. All the action begins at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Below is the complete lineup:

MAIN CARD (FOX/8 p.m. ET)

Strawweight: Paige VanZant vs. Michelle Waterson
Welterweight: Sage Northcutt vs. Mickey Gall
Bantamweight: Urijah Faber vs. Brad Pickett
Welterweight: Alan Jouban vs. Mike Perry

PRELIMINARY CARD (FOX Sports 1/5 p.m. ET)

Light Heavyweight: Henrique da Silva vs. Paul Craig
Featherweight: Cole Miller vs. Mizuto Hirota
Welterweight: Bryan Barberena vs. Colby Covington
Welterweight: James Moontasri vs. Alex Morono
Lightweight: Josh Emmett vs. Scott Holtzman
Female Bantamweight: Leslie Smith vs. Irene Aldana

PRELIMINARY CARD (UFC Fight Pass/3:30 p.m. ET)

Bantamweight: Takeya Mizugaki vs. Eddie Wineland
Flyweight: Hector Sandoval vs. Fredy Serrano
Welterweight: Bojan Velickovic vs. Sultan Aliev