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Paige VanZant Pulls Out Due To Spontaneous Spinal Injury Ahead of Title Match

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Paige VanZant has withdrawn from her scheduled Power Slap title match following a severe neck injury diagnosed as a spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma. This rare condition involves bleeding into the space around the spinal cord, often without clear risk factors, and can result in significant neurological complications if not treated promptly.

Paige VanZant Withdraws due to Spinal Injury

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Paige VanZant left the UFC in 2020. She then transitioned to bare-knuckle boxing, signing a lucrative deal with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, and later entered influencer boxing and professional wrestling.