Paige VanZant has confirmed another fracture to her arm is the reason she’s been forced to pull out of her latest contest.
VanZant was scheduled to meet Amanda Ribas at UFC on ESPN+ 28, when it was suddenly announced earlier this week she’d been replaced by Randa Markos. Now, VanZant has taken to her instagram to reveal the reason. A third fracture in her arm in a third spot.
“You know that Japanese proverb “Fall seven times, stand up eight.” Well my story is break your arm three times, keep fighting four,” VanZant wrote. “Anyone could choose to give up here, it would be the easiest thing to do. But to hold it together when everyone else would understand if you fell apart, that’s true strength. Yes I fractured my arm again. No this isn’t the end of my story. This is a very small fracture and will only take 6-8 weeks to heal. My Dr. said I will be back ready to take a fight in May. This is the second time I broke through a screw hole where my plate in my arm is, third break in a third spot.
“I know I need to adjust my training now that I have a permanent plate and screws in there. I will make those adjustments and I will return successfully just as I have before. I am not going anywhere, I am only 25 years old and I am a gangster fighter. I will be making my UFC return in May. God just wanted me to have a little more patience. Send me some good vibes #fanzants I could use some love.”
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