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Paige VanZant vs. Poliana Botelho targeted for UFC 236

Fresh off her first victory since 2016, Paige VanZant is making a fast return to the Octagon.

Although contracts have not yet been signed, PVZ and Poliana Botelho have agreed to compete at UFC 236 on April 13 in a flyweight bout. MMA Fighting confirmed an initial Wednesday report by Combate.

The 24-year-old VanZant improved to 8-4 with a victory over Rachael Ostovich on Jan. 19 at UFC Brooklyn. The second-round submission victory was her first win since jumping up to flyweight from strawweight and was her first win since her Aug.