20 Hot Photos of UFC Fighter Paige VanZant

By Dan Parzych

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

If you're a fan of UFC--chances are you're excited about what the future holds for 20-year-old Paige VanZant after Saturday.

In honor of her big win over Kailin Curran, here's 15 hot photos of UFC fighter Paige VanZant.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant 1
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant 1
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

VanZant won three-to-zero over Curran thanks to a third-round TKO.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant 5
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant 5
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

VanZant earned herself a $50,000 bonus for Saturday's fight--which is beyond impressive for a girl her age.

Paige VanZant

UFC Fighter Portraits
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

UFC Fighter Portraits
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

The fight between VanZant and Curran was originally supposed to be in October, but it was delayed to a back injury on VanZant's end.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant 4
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant 4
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

After Saturday's win, VanZant's career record sits at 4-1.

Paige VanZant

UFC women's strawweight fighter Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

UFC women's strawweight fighter Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Originally, VanZant was supposed to compete on the television reality show The Ultimate Fighter.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Instead, VanZant wasn't allowed to compete on the show due to her age (below 21) and the risk of alcohol being in the house.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Even if she wasn't allowed to be on the show, it's safe to say her UFC career will be just fine if Saturday's performance is any indication.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Luckily, it appears VanZant's back is doing just fine after Saturday's fight.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

At the age of 15, VanZant started fighting.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Did you know Paige used to be a fashion model and cheerleader?

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

According to VanZant, she never expected her modeling career to turn into a career in the octagon.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Facebook)

VanZant is the youngest female to ever compete in the UFC.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant Instagram1
Instagram

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant Instagram1
Instagram

Because of her youth and beauty, Paige may very likely encourage many other young, attractive women to consider an MMA career.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

VanZant is also known as "12 Gauge."

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Twitter)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Twitter)

Her only loss was during Invicta FC 4, when she beaten by Tecia Torres by decision.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Of her four wins, one came by submission -- Courtney Himes fell to a rear-naked choke -- while her latest victory came by way of TKO.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

According to Sherdog.com, VanZant measures in at 5'4'', 115 pounds.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

VanZant has a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Twitter)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Twitter)

At 20-years-old, it's safe to say VanZant has a bright future ahead of her in the fighting world.

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Paige VanZant

Paige VanZant
(Paige VanZant Facebook)

Keep an eye on the beautiful VanZant as she appears to be determined more than ever to take over the UFC world over the next couple of months!

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