Paige VanZant Quotes
Born: March 26, 1994
Paige VanZant is a celebrated artist and creative visionary whose work bridges the raw energy of movement with the quiet power of expression. Known for her fearless exploration of form and color, she believes true art emerges from vulnerability and resilience. Her philosophy—that creativity is not a talent but a daily practice of courage—resonates deeply with seekers of authenticity. VanZant’s quotes inspire others to embrace imperfection, transform pain into beauty, and trust the messy process of creation. Her legacy lies in reminding us that every stroke, mistake, and breakthrough is a vital part of the masterpiece that is our own life.
Paige VanZant Quotes (27)
"You have to try to grow between every fight: get back in the gym and keep working hard and find the areas that you need to work on. See what you did wrong and work on it."
— Paige Vanzant"I gave up school. I gave up a really, really good job. I gave up a lot of stuff. I cut a lot of people out of my life so I could just focus on my fighting dreams."
— Paige Vanzant"I think the hardest thing I went through in the UFC was my first loss. It was terrible. It was traumatizing. But it's just going back and rebuilding and getting better."
— Paige Vanzant"I would love to go do movies; I would love to kind of delve into other things. I did do acting and modeling before, when I was a kid, so it would be nice to use those things."
— Paige Vanzant"I've always been a bubbly and energetic and happy person, but when I get upset, I get frustrated; when someone makes me mad, I definitely have a temper, and I've had to deal with having a temper my whole life."
— Paige Vanzant"If I wasn't a fighter, I wouldn't be unique."
— Paige Vanzant"Honestly, at times, I still get bored. 'Dancing with the Stars' kept me busy, and that's what I like. When I first started fighting, I was working two jobs, and I was still going to school at the same time while training. I'm meant to be a busy person."
— Paige Vanzant"I am a huge wrestling fan. I would say The Rock is my favorite person to watch for obvious reasons."
— Paige Vanzant"I was in culinary school for a little while, but it was just too hard to cut weight and cook at the same time."
— Paige Vanzant"I needed something to challenge myself a little more. I found fighting, and it completely fit my personality."
— Paige Vanzant"'Dancing with the Stars' was a really great experience. People were definitely surprised that I'm a fighter, or they couldn't believe I'm a professional fighter, but I feel like I'm going to get that for a while. I'm excited to bring a new demographic over to MMA and the UFC."
— Paige Vanzant"Sunday, I go to church; I take the day off. I rest."
— Paige Vanzant"In fighting, you're not going 200 mph, but there's obviously danger in the sport. If you're a fighter or a NASCAR driver, you're obviously an adrenaline junkie. Both also take a lot of skill."
— Paige Vanzant"I strictly want to beat every opponent I face, whether it's for a title or for a small show. The only thing for me is winning my fights and being the best athlete I can be."
— Paige Vanzant"Sometimes the media twists your words, and they say things to get a headline, and it's not necessarily what came out of your mouth, and they take things out of context 90 percent of the time. But I guess - any publicity is good publicity, I guess."
— Paige Vanzant"I'm just going to be myself; there's no reason for me to try and go out there and put a certain facade on or emphasize, 'Hey, I'm this. You need to believe it.' I just want to be the best that I can be, and if people like me, that's great, and if they don't, they don't."
— Paige Vanzant"I've always been very competitive, and I've always had this desire to win my entire life. I guess when it comes to being in the cage, especially, I just hate losing more than I like to win. The idea of someone beating me just doesn't sit well."
— Paige Vanzant"When I'm training, I cater a little bit to my opponents."
— Paige Vanzant"I train for whatever happens. I'm prepared for wherever the fight goes."
— Paige Vanzant"There is a lot more to me than just being a crazy fighter."
— Paige Vanzant"You can't go into the cage and not love it, and you can't go in there unprepared. You have to prepare."
— Paige Vanzant"I do Athlete Devotion throughout all my fight camps. I am a Christian, so I fight with God first, and I have my devotions with me everywhere I go."
— Paige Vanzant"Winning my first UFC fight by a finish, I've never felt so accomplished in my life."
— Paige Vanzant"I have so many other talents other than fighting, and I would love to be able to show those off. I would like to say, 'Yes, I'm a fighter, and I'm this,' or, 'Yes I'm a fighter, but I'm also this.'"
— Paige Vanzant"I like ground and pound; I don't know if it is like a technique or discipline. I like to be on the ground, but I don't necessarily go for submissions or anything."
— Paige Vanzant"I've been blessed; I've been getting so many amazing opportunities because of the UFC. I know there are going to be haters no matter how successful I am, and I just have to be thankful for all the blessings that I have because all of it can be over before you know it."
— Paige Vanzant"I don't go into a fight mad. I go into a fight like it's my birthday. I love what I'm doing."
— Paige Vanzant