My dad grew up wrestling. He knew Ken Shamrock, and I didn't know who he was at the time. So, he found out that Shamrock was in a gym in Reno, and he wanted me to go try a class… — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
I like the wrestling and executing the throws. My dad was a wrestler and he showed me some of those techniques, too. — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
I used to be a cheerleader, but fighting just seemed more, "me". So I went that route. — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
I am very much a girly girl as well as being this tough, athletic fighter. I grew up a tomboy. I got my first… — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
You can't go into the cage and not love it, and you can't go in there unprepared. You have to prepare. — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
I'm used to being under pressure... luckily I perform well under pressure. — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
I definitely want to be an inspiration or a role model for all the little girls out there or anyone out there that wants… — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
It's just such a blessing that I get to be paid for something that I'm in love with. — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
I've always been very competitive, and I've always had this desire to win my entire life. I guess when it comes to being in… — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
I've been blessed; I've been getting so many amazing opportunities because of the UFC. I know there are going to be haters no matter… — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
Winning my first UFC fight by a finish, I've never felt so accomplished in my life. — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
I was in culinary school for a little while, but it was just too hard to cut weight and cook at the same time. — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
I needed something to challenge myself a little more. I found fighting, and it completely fit my personality. — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
I have so many other talents other than fighting, and I would love to be able to show those off. I would like to… — Paige VanZant Copy Share Image
