Paige VanZant explains decision to move back to Portland, ‘start over’ with a new gym

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Paige VanZant hasn’t done much media since her last UFC fight, a tough loss to Michelle Waterson in December, but that doesn’t mean she’s not gearing up already for her return to the Octagon.

In fact, “12 Gauge” plans on showing a different fighter whenever she get back in action.

"It was a really tough loss, it was really hard on me, but, actually, for the most part, I’m getting used to training with a new fight camp,” VanZant told MMA Fighting. "I moved back to Portland, Oregon, to be with family, so I guess I’m taking some time to adjust to a new fight team and a new gym for my upcoming fight.”

Paige VanZant explains decision to move back to Portland, ‘start over’ with a new gym
 
Jesus X

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only good gyms she can find in Portland are "straight blast gym" or team quest. team quest might be past it's prime doe. she would be better off training in orange county or San diego. she could also train in Washington state with AMC.
 
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Other than the Sonnen connection, I'm a little impressed by the interview. After her last ass-kicking, I would not have been surprised to see her take her marketable look to greener pastures, but it sounds like she's committed to fighting. Good on her.
 
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Jesus X said:
only good gyms she can find in Portland are "straight blast gym" or team quest. team quest might be past it's prime doe. she would be better off training in orange county or San diego. she could also train in Washington state with AMC.
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AMC more than likely wouldn't take her. And yeah, where she clearly states she wants to be by family in oregon, so move to Southern cali.
 
jason73

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She needs to commit full time to fighting or move on.while she is busy dancing with the stars and out making media appearances the other girls in her division are training their asses off.a part time fighter will not succeed at the top level
 
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Come on now. Cynthia Calvillo was taking her lunch money and ice cream. You know Paige cannot handle it if the other girls are getting two scoops, too.

Chael said, "At my gym, everybody gets two scoops. But you can have three."
 
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LurkenLikaGherkin said:
Come on now. Cynthia Calvillo was taking her lunch money and ice cream. You know Paige cannot handle it if the other girls are getting two scoops, too.

Chael said, "At my gym, everybody gets two scoops. But you can have three."
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Cynthia gave her an oil check
 
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jason73 said:
She needs to commit full time to fighting or move on.while she is busy dancing with the stars and out making media appearances the other girls in her division are training their asses off.a part time fighter will not succeed at the top level
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you don't have to win to succeed in the fighting business.
 
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I've heard repeatedly that PVZ is a total sweetheart who isn't just humble, she actually has a bit of a self-esteem issue. This would explain her sometimes coming off as awkward or some of the rumors where she slept with at least three members of TAM. If sleeping with male teammates makes her popular with them, she's gonna gravitate towards that because she's someone who grew up not liking herself very much.

I know it's weird that someone who looks like her could have self esteem issues but it's common on people who were bullied a bunch as a kid or who were abused. I know the former applies to her at least.

I just think it's silly to assume PVZ's some diva type. If she was she probably wouldn't have gotten into the face-punching business in the first place, or would have left as soon as she hit a wall like she has if she had other options.
 
Mix6APlix

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Dear Paige,

If you need a massage therapist, please let me know. I can be in Portland tomorrow.
 
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The reality is that shes already fucked garbrandt and probably a few other gym members
 
Andrewsimar Palhardass

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Chromium said:
I know it's weird that someone who looks like her could have self esteem issues but it's common on people who were bullied a bunch as a kid or who were abused. I know the former applies to her at least.
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Bullying can be an aspect, but I think it is more a testament to the fact that as humans, you're either happy with yourself or you aren't. Just like having a bunch of money doesn't make anybody happier, being good looking doesn't stop the train of insecurity.

I should know, I'm GORGEOUS.
 
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