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Paige VanZant after loss: ‘I will be back and I’m gonna have the belt one day’

If Paige VanZant’s confidence was shaken by her loss, she certainly didn’t show it.

The popular women’s strawweight star fell to Michelle Waterson by first-round submission Saturday in the main event of UFC on FOX 22 in Sacramento. But after the fight, at the post-fight press conference, VanZant seemed no worse for wear. At least emotionally.

When a reporter asked the 22-year-old if the push came too early for her, VanZant was defiant.

“I was meant for the spotlight and I’m gonna continue to be in the spotlight,” PVZ said. “And I will be back and I’m gonna have the belt one day.