Paige VanZant Signs with Global Fight League

Paige VanZant is set to return to mixed martial arts with the newly established Global Fight League (GFL), scheduled to launch in April 2025. After a hiatus from MMA, during which she competed in bare-knuckle boxing and other combat sports, VanZant expressed excitement about the opportunities GFL offers, including lucrative contracts and fighter benefits like health insurance and retirement plans. She revealed that her decision to join GFL was influenced by the promotion's commitment to supporting its fighters financially, a contrast to her previous experiences in the UFC. The GFL aims to shake up the MMA landscape by introducing a team-based competition format and has already signed over 300 fighters, many of whom are notable names from major organizations. VanZant emphasized her lasting passion for MMA and her eagerness to return to the sport that she loves. This new chapter marks a significant moment in her career as she moves forward with GFL amid a promising fighter-centered initiative.