Think [autotag]Paige VanZant[/autotag] is dwelling on her latest setback? Think again.
Since parting ways with the UFC, VanZant moved to 0-2 as a bare-knuckle boxer Friday night when she lost a unanimous decision to Rachael Ostovich in the Bare Knuckle FC 19 main event. VanZant, clearly upset by the judges’ scores, stormed out of the ring once the decision was announced.
While VanZant’s start to her post-UFC career hasn’t unfolded the way she planned, it seems she’s intent to fight on with BKFC. VanZant got that message across Saturday by sharing an Instagram photo in which she’s flipping off the camera. Her caption was both defiant and inspirational as she seemed to take aim at critics.
Guess what bitches???!! I’m still smiling!!! My story is full of setbacks, road blocks and detours. But, it is also filled with major comebacks, peace in my soul and a grace that saved my life. I promise you this, I would endure this pain everyday of my life over the pain of regret. I am going to keep chasing my dream one step at a time. 99.9% of the people on earth would not dare do what I do. This story will be even better then my first. And if you haven’t read my book before click the link in my bio. That is real pain. This is just a bad chapter. And to anyone out there struggling. Pain is only for a moment. The world may be dark and love to hate on you, but darkness does not drive out darkness only light can do that. So DO NOT STOP SHINING!!!! ✨❤️
VanZant, 27, parted ways with the UFC last year after losing three of her final four fights. Her lone victory was a January 2019 submission of Ostovich.
Prior to BKFC 19, promotion president David Feldman said everything was at stake for VanZant against Ostovich and expressed some doubt about whether she’d want to continue if she lost.
Based on her Instagram post, though, it looks like VanZant has no intention of quitting.
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