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 the cage, especially, I just hate losing more than I like to win. The idea of someone beating me just doesn’t sit well. Paige VanZant Read Quote
You have to try to grow between every fight: get back in the gym and keep working hard and find the areas that you need to work on. See what you did wrong and work on it. Paige VanZant Read Quote
Sometimes the media twists your words, and they say things to get a headline, and it’s not necessarily what came out of your mouth, and they take things out of context 90 percent of the time. But I guess – any publicity is good publicity, I guess. Paige VanZant Read Quote
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 in every situation that a fight can go. A lot of people focus on just one discipline, and when they get out of that, they’re in a difficult position. Paige VanZant Read Quote
I like ground and pound; I don’t know if it is like a technique or discipline. I like to be on the ground, but I don’t necessarily go for submissions or anything. Paige VanZant Read Quote
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 how successful I am, and I just have to be thankful for all the blessings that I have because all of it can be over before you know it. Paige VanZant Read Quote
I think the reason why people have trouble fighting me is because I don’t come from a specific background, and they can’t prepare to fight me. I come in, and I push the pace, and I think that pushes a lot of people off their game, as much as I push the pace through the whole fight. Paige VanZant Read Quote
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, you’re obviously an adrenaline junkie. Both also take a lot of skill. Paige VanZant Read Quote
When I started training to fight, it was more out of boredom than anything. I was looking for more things to do. I started with boxing, and my coaches told me I had a lot of potential and that I should consider making it a career. I was like, ‘Whatever.’ I was just 15 at the time, and I never imagined something like that. Paige VanZant Read Quote
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 Read Quote
