Hot Fighter Alert: 16 Photos of Model/MMA Prospect Paige VanZant

Props to BabesofMMA and MMAJunkie for turning us on to Paige VanZant, a 2-0 professional MMA fighter who will be facing Tecia Torres on the prelims of this Saturday’s Invicta 4: Esparza vs. Hyatt event in Kansas City.

A model and student-athlete since childhood, the 18-year-old fighter began training in MMA when she was 15, and currently trains at the House of RYU in Las Vegas. Paige began competing this year, first picking up an amateur win in April, then winning decisions in professional matches against Jordan Gaza and Amber Stautzenberger. (She’s also done ring girl gigs for Shark Fights and Ultimate Reno Combat.) According to an Examiner profile, Paige likes wrestling and throws, doesn’t enjoy getting hit in the face, and her future goals include opening a restaurant and fighting Cris Cyborg.

Paige VanZant Photos and Bonus Videos

The original article featured a 16-photo gallery and four bonus videos of Paige chatting, fighting, and steam-mopping. Those legacy gallery and video files were not present in the recovered post.

• “Real Girls Kick Ass” video profile from 2011.
• Highlights of Paige VanZant’s first amateur fight against Morgan Hunter.
• Paige VanZant vs. Jordan Gaza, 6/30/12.
• Paige VanZant’s Bissell Steam Mop Deluxe appearance, circa 2010.