Elle Brooke, the reigning MFB women’s middleweight champion and prominent social media influencer, has stirred the pot ahead of her highly anticipated bout against former UFC star Paige VanZant at Misfits 15 on May 25, 2024. In a video shared on her X handle, Brooke didn’t hold back in expressing her views on why she believes VanZant accepted the fight.
In Brooke’s eyes, VanZant’s decision to step into the ring against her boils down to one thing: money. She bluntly stated that she sees herself as an easy payday for VanZant, insinuating that the former UFC fighter likely needs the cash. With VanZant’s transition from professional combat sports to influencer status on platforms like OnlyF*ns, Brooke suggested that financial motives are the driving force behind this matchup.
Drawing attention to their divergent backgrounds, Brooke emphasized her status as an influencer and relative newcomer to the fighting scene compared to VanZant’s extensive MMA career. She questioned why VanZant would choose to face someone like her, suggesting that it must be for financial reasons rather than a desire to prove herself in the ring.
Despite acknowledging VanZant’s credentials as a fighter, Brooke made it clear that she intends to capitalize on what she perceives as a decline in VanZant’s career. She believes that a decisive victory over VanZant, particularly via knockout, could potentially prompt the former UFC fighter to retire from combat sports altogether. Brooke sees herself as the catalyst for VanZant’s hypothetical retirement, underscoring her confidence heading into the matchup.
Brooke’s comments have sparked intrigue and anticipation for the showdown at Misfits 15, as fans eagerly await to see if she can back up her bold predictions inside the ring. With both fighters bringing their own unique skill sets and motivations to the table, the clash promises to be a compelling spectacle with potentially career-altering implications for both competitors.
