Paige VanZant, born Paige Michelle Sletten, is a professional mixed martial artist and bare-knuckle boxer from Dundee, Oregon, currently fighting out of Coconut Creek, Florida. Known by her nickname “12 Gauge,” VanZant has competed in both the strawweight and flyweight divisions. She has trained with top-tier teams including Team Alpha Male and American Top Team. With a strong background in striking and a purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, VanZant brings an aggressive and dynamic style to combat sports. Beyond MMA, she’s also ventured into professional boxing and bare-knuckle fighting, making her one of the most recognizable female athletes in the sport.