Paige VanZant’s bare-knuckle debut at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship’s “KnuckleMania” didn’t go her way but she’s far from finished with her new profession.
The former UFC star engaged in a five-round battle with opponent Britain Hart last Friday, but ultimately lost a unanimous decision on the scorecards. For the majority of the fight, VanZant was playing defense more than offense as she looked to avoid Hart’s pressure and rapid-fire combinations.
The fifth and final round was definitely the best for VanZant as she finally came alive, dishing out punishment of her own and closing the fight better than she started it.