Paige VanZant knows what’s on the line on Saturday night, and she’s not stressing about it. The 26-year-old flyweight fights the final bout on her UFC contract this weekend at UFC 251 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. VanZant (8-4 MMA, 5-3 UFC) takes on Amanda Ribas in the opening bout of the pay-per-view main card. With a lot on the line, VanZant isn’t feeling any pressure despite this being a pivotal moment in her fighting career. “For me it’s just another fight honestly,” Vanzant told MMA Junkie on Wednesday in a virtual media scrum. “I put the same amount of pressure on myself whether it’s the first fight of my career or the first fight on the main card.
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Paige VanZant feels excitement, not pressure, ahead of final bout on UFC contract – MMA Junkie