If Paige VanZant’s confidence was shaken by her loss, she certainly didn’t show it.
The popular women’s strawweight star fell to Michelle Waterson by first-round submission Saturday in the main event of UFC on FOX 22 in Sacramento. But after the fight, at the post-fight press conference, VanZant seemed no worse for wear. At least emotionally.
When a reporter asked the 22-year-old if the push came too early for her, VanZant was defiant.
“I was meant for the spotlight and I’m gonna continue to be in the spotlight,” PVZ said. “And I will be back and I’m gonna have the belt one day.