Paige VanZant Calls for Women’s Titles in Power Slap After Dominant Win: “We’re Here to Knock B*tches Out!”

Paige VanZant is hitting her stride in the wild world of slap-fighting. The former UFC fighter stepped into the Power Slap 12 spotlight on Friday and walked out with a lopsided victory, proving she’s a force in this brutal new game. After a rocky draw in her last outing, the 30-year-old returned to her natural 125-pound class, switched up her striking hand, and left Mikael-Michelle Brown on the losing end of a 30-27 decision across all three scorecards.

Paige VanZant is hitting her stride in the wild world of slap-fighting. The former UFC fighter stepped into the Power Slap 12 spotlight on Friday and walked out with a lopsided victory, proving she’s a force in this brutal new game. After a rocky draw in her last outing, the 30-year-old returned to her natural 125-pound class, switched up her striking hand, and left Mikael-Michelle Brown on the losing end of a 30-27 decision across all three scorecards.

Fresh off the win, VanZant didn’t hold back. She took the mic and laid out her next move, eyeing Power Slap creator Dana White for a game-changer. “It feels incredible,” she said. “The win feels good. I switched to my right hand, I think I’m going to go back to my left. My left is more powerful. I’m going to go back to the left for the next one. Hey Dana, where’s that [125-pound] belt, baby? Put me on the next card. Let’s get some women’s belts. We’re here to stay. We’re here to knock bitches out and slap people all day.” She’s not just here to compete—she’s here to build a legacy.

Slap-fighting’s a raw, chaotic sport, less about technique and more about who can dish out the bigger blow. Neither VanZant nor Brown hit the deck, but Paige’s strikes carried the night. Her right hand didn’t pack the wallop she hoped—something she admitted post-fight—but it still outshone Brown’s weaker, wilder swings. VanZant landed cleaner, hit harder, and controlled the exchange, while Brown struggled to connect with anything meaningful. That edge pushed her record to 2-0-1 in Power Slap.

VanZant’s switch to her right hand was a gamble that paid off in points, not power. “I switched to my right hand, I think I’m going to go back to my left. My left is more powerful,” she reflected. It’s a tweak she’s already rethinking, confident her left can bring the thunder she’s known for. Even so, her accuracy with the right kept Brown on the defensive, proving she’s adaptable—and dangerous—no matter which hand she swings.

VanZant’s win is just one piece of a packed combat sports puzzle. She’s juggling Power Slap with BKFC bare-knuckle bouts and a new deal with GFL, keeping her in the fight game’s spotlight. Add in her husband Austin Vanderford’s recent UFC debut—a short-notice win at UFC Seattle—and the VanZant-Vanderford household is stacking victories. Paige’s got plenty on her plate, but she’s thriving in the chaos.

VanZant’s not slowing down. Her call for a 125-pound women’s belt isn’t just bravado—it’s a mission. Power Slap’s still finding its footing, and she wants to be the face of its next chapter. Whether she’s slapping with her left or right, she’s got the skills and the star power to make it happen. If Dana White’s listening, her next fight could be for gold—and a chance to cement her name in yet another combat sport.