Paige VanZant

“12 Gauge”

Women's FlyweightUnited States

8Wins

5Losses

0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LWLLW

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Profile

Age: 32 (born March 26, 1994)
Born in: Dundee
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 115 lbs.
Reach: 65"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 5-4

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC5

KO/TKO 2
Submission 2
Decision 1

Losses in the UFC4

Submission 3
Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.35 top 67%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 2.62

Striking accuracy52%Better than 85% of women's flyweights

Strike defense43%Better than 1% of women's flyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 1.27 top 46%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 1.0

Takedown accuracy33%Better than 32% of women's flyweights

Takedown defense34%Better than 8% of women's flyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. VanZant last fought on July 11, 2020 (Loss vs Amanda Ribas). VanZant has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

#3 · Most armbar wins (women's flyweight)1

About Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant "12 Gauge" is a women's flyweight mixed martial artist, born in Dundee, United States on March 26, 1994. VanZant is 5' 4" tall with a 65" reach.

VanZant turned professional in 2012, debuting with Ultimate Warrior Fighting. VanZant arrived in the UFC with a 3-1 record. VanZant made a UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson in November 2014 and beat Kailin Curran by KO/TKO. Across 9 fights in the UFC, VanZant is 5-4.

A submission specialist, VanZant has 2 UFC submission wins, most often by armbar. Statistically, VanZant attempts more submissions than 88% of women's flyweights and is more accurate with significant strikes than 85% of women's flyweights.

VanZant tends to finish late: 2 of 4 UFC finishes came in round three or later. VanZant was 20 when the first UFC win came, against Kailin Curran. Before and outside the UFC, VanZant fought in Bush Cree Promotions (1-0) and Invicta FC (0-1).

VanZant's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal in July 2020, where VanZant lost to Amanda Ribas.

UFC fight history

L

Amanda Ribas

Submission · Armbar From Back Control · R1 2:21

UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal

Jul 11, 2020

3Str 0TD 0KD
W

Rachael Ostovich

Submission · Armbar On Ground · R2 1:50

UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw

Jan 19, 2019

17Str 0TD 0KD
L

Jessica-Rose Clark

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi

Jan 14, 2018

54Str 0TD 0KD
L

Michelle Waterson-Gomez

Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 3:21

UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson

Dec 17, 2016

5Str 0TD 0KD
W

Bec Rawlings

KO/TKO · Kick to Head At DistanceSwitch Kick · R2 0:17

UFC on FOX: Maia vs. Condit

Aug 27, 2016

25Str 0TD 1KD
L

Rose Namajunas

Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R5 2:25

UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant

Dec 10, 2015

10Str 0TD 0KD
W

Alex Chambers

Submission · Armbar From Mount · R3 1:01

UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2

Sep 5, 2015

73Str 3TD 0KD
W

Felice Herrig

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC on FOX: Machida vs Rockhold

Apr 18, 2015

67Str 2TD 0KD
W

Kailin Curran

KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R3 2:54

UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson

Nov 22, 2014

61Str 3TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Paige VanZant is 8-5 across 13 professional fights in 5 promotions, since a pro debut on June 30, 2012 (Ultimate Warrior Fighting). 4 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins8

KO/TKO 2
Submission 3
Decision 3

Pro losses5

Submission 3
Decision 2

Finish rate: 62% of wins
Longest win streak: 4

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
UFC	5-4	2014
Bush Cree Promotions	1-0	2013
Invicta FC	0-1	2013
Premier Fight Series	1-0	2012
Ultimate Warrior Fighting	1-0	2012

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Amanda Ribas	Submission (armbar), R1	UFC 251	Jul 11, 2020
W	Rachael Ostovich	Submission (armbar), R2	UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw	Jan 19, 2019
L	Jessica-Rose Clark	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi	Jan 14, 2018
L	Michelle Waterson	Technical Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	UFC on Fox: VanZant vs. Waterson	Dec 17, 2016
W	Bec Rawlings	KO (head kick and punches), R2	UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit	Aug 27, 2016
L	Rose Namajunas	Submission (rear-naked choke), R5	UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant	Dec 10, 2015
W	Alex Chambers	Submission (armbar), R3	UFC 191	Sep 5, 2015
W	Felice Herrig	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold	Apr 18, 2015
W	Kailin Curran	TKO (punches), R3	UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson	Nov 22, 2014
W	Courtney Himes	Technical Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	Bush Cree Promotions: Cage Wars 15	Apr 6, 2013
L	Tecia Torres	Decision (unanimous), R3	Invicta FC 4	Jan 5, 2013
W	Amber Stautzenberger	Decision (unanimous), R3	Premier Fight Series 2	Sep 22, 2012
W	Jordan Nicole Gaza	Decision (split), R3	Ultimate Warrior Fighting: Tournament of The Warriors Finale	Jun 30, 2012

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Paige VanZant's record?

Paige VanZant's professional MMA record is 8 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Paige VanZant?

Paige VanZant is 32 years old, born on March 26, 1994.

How tall is Paige VanZant and what is their reach?

Paige VanZant stands 5' 4" with a 65" reach.

Who did Paige VanZant fight last?

Paige VanZant lost to Amanda Ribas by Submission at UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal on Jul 11, 2020.

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