Women's FlyweightNOT FIGHTING
Paige VanZant
8-5
Age
30
Height
5'4"
Weight
126 lbs
Reach
65"
Avg Fight Time
10:28
Gym
Team Alpha Male (Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness)
Wins By
2 KO · 3 Sub · 3 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R2 2R3 3
Last 5
LWLWL
Finish Rate
63%
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Newberg, United States
Fight History
LOSS
RN
vs Rose Namajunas
UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R5 2:25
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R5 2:25
WIN
RO
vs Rachael Ostovich
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar On Ground
R2 1:50
SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R2 1:50
LOSS
JC
vs Jessica-Rose Clark
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KC
vs Kailin Curran
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs Swanson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 2:54
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 2:54
LOSS
AR
vs Amanda Ribas
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal· 2020-07-11
Submission
Armbar From Back Control
R1 2:21
SubmissionArmbar From Back Control·R1 2:21
WIN
AC
vs Alex Chambers
UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2· 2015-09-05
Submission
Armbar From Mount
R3 1:01
SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R3 1:01
WIN
BR
vs Bec Rawlings
UFC on FOX: Maia vs. Condit
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Switch Kick
R2 0:17
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Switch Kick·R2 0:17
WIN
FH
vs Felice Herrig
UFC on FOX: Machida vs Rockhold
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MW
vs Michelle Waterson-Gomez
UFC on FOX: VanZant vs. Waterson
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:21
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:21
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Leg Kick Specialist
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.4/min
Grappling
1.27 TD
Defense
43%
⚖️Paige adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
1 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
100%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Jabs
100%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Knees
100%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Armbars
100%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
0%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
0%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (100%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (200%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 400% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Kick to Head At Distance
Switch Kick
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Mount
Armbar From Mount
#11
50% of subs
Other
Armbar On Ground
#21
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Head At Distance Switch Kick (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Armbar From Mount and Armbar On Ground. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (28/100). Opponents exploit this.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
52%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
42% acc35%
Clinch
63% acc33%
Ground
81% acc32%
Striking Differential+0.73/min
3.35 landed/min2.62 absorbed/min
3.35
Landed/Min
2.62
Absorbed/Min
0.16
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed315
Sig. Strikes Attempted605
Key Insights
Paige incorporates heavy clinch work (33%).
Effective body attack (25%).
Clinch active: 33% of output in the clinch (63% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 32% from ground at 81% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
High pace fighter: 6.6 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
33%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
34%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
33%
Landed
8
Defended
16
Total
24
1.27
TD / 15min
0.96
Sub / 15min
8
TD Landed
24
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
48
Attempted
33%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
67%
R2
17%
R3
17%
Key Insights
TD defense at 34% could be a vulnerability.
3 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (33%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 32% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
630
1.59
Ratio
Absorbed
396
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
2/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
41.1
High
Strikes/Min
6.6
Standing %
71%
R3 vs R1 Output
104%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.59x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (41.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
1:19
R2 Control
1:57
R3 Control
1:33
R1 to Final
+43%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+9.1pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+9.1pp
Body
-2.5pp
Leg
-6.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+27.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Championship Rounds
Based on 1 five-round fight
Rounds 1-3 Avg
14.8
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
2.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
14%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Fades Significantly
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2792
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights