BELLATOR promoter Scott Coker revealed he is interested in signing Paige VanZant after her UFC contract expired. UFC 251 took place at Flash Forum at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. VanZant is signed to the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A post shared by Paige VanZant (@paigevanzant) on Jul 11, 2020 at 8:07pm PDT Paige VanZant has nothing but respect for rival Amanda Ribas. Paige VanZant discusses her recent loss, Dana White’s comments after her fight and her expectations for free agency as she looks to test the market for the best deal possible. VanZant, 26, was beaten by Amanda Ribas, also 26, … VanZant (8-5 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since January of 2019, where she scored a submission victory over Rachael Ostovich. Her husband, Austin Vanderford, is an undefeated middleweight on the Bellator roster. The first fight of the main card at UFC 251 in Abu Dhabi saw Amanda Ribas taking on fan-favorite Paige VanZant… and it didn’t take long for this one to be decided. Outside of mixed martial arts, she has appeared in the television series Dancing with the Stars and Chopped.

Paige Michelle Vanderford (née Sletten and VanZant; born March 26, 1994), known professionally as Paige VanZant, is an American mixed martial artist, author, and model. Dana White: Paige VanZant Should Explore Free Agency After UFC 251 Loss To Amanda Ribas Trent Reinsmith Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Entering free agency, VanZant has lost four of her past six fights. In three of those losses, VanZant was submitted. Home is where Paige VanZant's heart is. VanZant has been with the promotion since mid-2014. Taking to Instagram after her UFC 251 loss … UFC President Dana White spoke about the future of women’s flyweight standout Paige VanZant at tonight’s UFC 251 post-fight press conference. On Monday, the 26-year-old fighter posted a photo from her "happy place," following Saturday's UFC 251 loss to Amanda Ribas. Dana White said Paige VanZant should “definitely test free agency” after her first-round loss to Amanda Ribas at UFC 251 on Sunday.