Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant has reportedly signed with Energy Slap.
VanZant competed within the UFC from 2014 till 2020 and in free company, she left to signal with BKFC. She had two fights in BKFC earlier than having one boxing struggle in opposition to Elle Brooke in Misfits which was a draw.
Though all indicators pointed to VanZant getting an instantaneous rematch with Brooke or going again to BKFC, MMA journalists James Lynch and Amy Kaplan have reported that VanZant is about to signal with Energy Slap.
. @LynchOnSports reported that he’d heard a rumor that Paige VanZant had signed with Energy Slap. I’ve additionally heard these rumors from quite a few folks. Announcement is predicted quickly I’m listening to
— Amy Kaplan (@PhotoAmy33) June 21, 2024
“James Lynch reported that he’d heard a rumor that Paige VanZant had signed with Energy Slap. I’ve additionally heard these rumors from quite a few folks. Announcement is predicted quickly I’m listening to,” Kaplan tweeted.
When VanZant could be competing and who she could be competing in opposition to is to be seen. However, it’s a bit shocking that VanZant could be going to Energy Slap as she has choices in boxing and BKFC. It’s additionally unsure if this will likely be a one-time factor or if she’s going to compete a number of occasions in Energy Slap.
Paige VanZant, as talked about is coming off the draw to Elle Brooke and after the end result, she confirmed the rematch could be subsequent.
“Clearly we didn’t get the outcomes we predicted [on Saturday],” VanZant stated on her Instagram. “I actually thought that we did sufficient on the finish. My entire staff thought we did sufficient, I believe lots of people did. The judging, a little bit bit nuts, but it surely seems to be prefer it units up an ideal rematch. I simply should go on her turf and take her belt there. So I’ll see all of you guys in London.”
However, earlier than the rematch can occur, VanZant is reportedly set to make her Energy Slap debut.
Paige VanZant is 8-5 as a pro-MMA fighter however hasn’t competed since 2020 when she misplaced to Amanda Ribas. In BKFC, she is 0-2 with resolution losses to Rachael Ostovich and Britian Hart.