Believed to be the next big thing in women's mixed martial arts (MMA), Paige VanZant has proven she's deserving of the hype surrounding her young Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) career.
As with any rising prospect, many feel "12 Gauge" has been brought up through the ranks fairly cautiously. However, when you look at her resume, it hasn't exactly been an easy road thus far, taking out Kailin Curran in her debut while dominating longtime veteran, Felice Herring, in her sophomore effort.
That's why Rose Namajunas -- who will face Paige in the main event of UFC Fight Night 80 on Dec.