Paige VanZant

I used to be a cheerleader, but fighting just seemed more, "me". So I went that route.

— Paige VanZant

I am very much a girly girl as well as being this tough, athletic fighter. I grew up a tomboy. I got…

— Paige VanZant

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

I'm used to being under pressure... luckily I perform well under pressure.

— Paige VanZant

I definitely want to be an inspiration or a role model for all the little girls out there or anyone out there…

— Paige VanZant

It's just such a blessing that I get to be paid for something that I'm in love with.

— Paige VanZant

I've always been very competitive, and I've always had this desire to win my entire life. I guess when it comes to…

— Paige VanZant

I've been blessed; I've been getting so many amazing opportunities because of the UFC. I know there are going to be haters…

— Paige VanZant

Winning my first UFC fight by a finish, I've never felt so accomplished in my life.

— Paige VanZant

I was in culinary school for a little while, but it was just too hard to cut weight and cook at the…

— Paige VanZant

I needed something to challenge myself a little more. I found fighting, and it completely fit my personality.

— Paige VanZant

I have so many other talents other than fighting, and I would love to be able to show those off. I would…

— Paige VanZant

There is a lot more to me than just being a crazy fighter.

— Paige VanZant

I strictly want to beat every opponent I face, whether it's for a title or for a small show. The only thing…

— Paige VanZant

I think the reason why people have trouble fighting me is because I don't come from a specific background, and they can't…

— Paige VanZant

I would love to go do movies; I would love to kind of delve into other things. I did do acting and…

— Paige VanZant

In fighting, you're not going 200 mph, but there's obviously danger in the sport. If you're a fighter or a NASCAR driver,…

— Paige VanZant

CrossFit is just another thing I've become passionate about. I like to continue to make gains and compete with myself. There's many…

— Paige VanZant

After I won my first amateur fight, I figured I would do fighting on the side while I was going to school.…

— Paige VanZant

I gave up school. I gave up a really, really good job. I gave up a lot of stuff. I cut a…

— Paige VanZant

I want to go as far as it will take me. I would love to go pro, but if that doesn't happen,…

— Paige VanZant

For me, I've been known as a very well-rounded fighter, and I think that's really important, that you're well rounded and comfortable…

— Paige VanZant

I don't go into a fight mad. I go into a fight like it's my birthday. I love what I'm doing.

— Paige VanZant

There's a lot of girls out there that can relate to me. They can look at me and see themselves a little…

— Paige VanZant

'Dancing with the Stars' was a really great experience. People were definitely surprised that I'm a fighter, or they couldn't believe I'm…

— Paige VanZant