After nearly five years away from the cage, Paige VanZant is returning to mixed martial arts with the Global Fight League, and one of the GFL’s most high-profile signings said that the opportunity came at the perfect time.
It’s a chance for VanZant to get back into competition in the sport she loves the most. And, during an appearance on the GFL’s Draft show, she shared her enthusiasm ahead of her MMA return.
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“Oh my gosh, I’m so excited!” she enthused.
“When I left the UFC as a free agent, I was kind of exploring my options, and I knew I wanted to continue in MMA, but I went through a serious arm …