By Patrick Navarro (media@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Oct 02, 2015 09:40 AM EDT

Paige VanZant is undoubtedly one of the UFC’s fast-rising stars in the women’s division, considered by many as the apparent heir of Ronda Rousey should the UFC Women’s Champion call it quits at some point.

Recall that Rousey did hint that she could retire by the age of 30 but this early, the UFC seems to have someone who may take her place in the 21-year-old beau ever since joining the UFC back in 2013.

She has so far been perfect since being signed up, bringing down opponents that include Kailin Curran (TKO), Felice Herrig (unanimous decision) and Alex Chambers (submission).

VanZant has been known to thrive on aggressive grappling techniques and standing strikes, two maneuvers that have so far accounted for her success.

And though it may still be early, many have likened her style to Rousey to which she is pretty much overwhelmed though she understands that she is far from what the reigning UFC Women’s champion has accomplished.

"It's much of a compliment for people to even say that, and they're huge shoes to fill, but I have a long way before I can make that comparison," VanZant said via MMAfighting.com. "But, I'm thankful that people see that. I definitely want to follow in her footsteps. She's opened great doors for women in all athletics, and especially the UFC and MMA."

UFC Dana White is of course upbeat on VanZant, seemingly hinting that her rise was not much of a surprise.

“She has all the attributes of a little rock star,” he said. “She’s got a great personality, she’s absolutely relentless when she fights; she puts (Demetrious) ‘Mighty Mouse’ (Johnson) type pressure on fighters, and yesterday, she was the most searched fighter on UFC.com. People love her.

Up next for VanZant is Joanne Calderwood whom she will face on December 10 at a UFC Fight Night Event to be held in Las Vegas. The 21-year-old is looking to make it 4-in-a-row against Calderwood who is also heading into the fight following a conquest of Cortney Casey last July.

So how is VanZant preparing for her upcoming tiff?

VanZant credits her flexibility and stamina to her 25-hour-a-day dance technique, something that she showed off via her Instagram account.

Combined her with gorgeous look, VanZant did showcase her fine dance moves that in all explains her versatility and perhaps a reason why she has been able to maintain a high level of endurance at her fights.

The video which can be found here, is indeed something impressive and seen as something that will leave male fans out there drooling, particularly the part where she shows of her dance moves in her bra.

 

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