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Paige VanZant, who Tuesday celebrated her 25th birthday, is about to add another accomplishment to her career resume.

VanZant, who fights in the UFC’s women’s flyweight division, will make her debut as lead color commentator next week for the launch of M-1 Global USA on UFC Fight Pass.

VanZant will be joined by former Bellator play-by-play voice Sean Wheelock in the commentary booth for all M-1 Global events that take place in the United States, according to a news release.

“I’m really excited for this opportunity to work as the color commentator for M-1 Global USA on UFC Fight Pass,” VanZant stated. “I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to showcase my skills on the other side of the microphone.”

Road to M-1: USA 2 takes place April 4 at Pipa Event Center at Quechan Casino Resort on the Arizona/California border situated in Winterhaven, Calif., just outside Yuma, Ariz. The card streams on UFC Fight Pass.

VanZant (8-4 MMA, 5-3 UFC) is coming off a submission win over Rachael Ostovich at UFC on ESPN+ 1 in January in Brooklyn, N.Y. Earlier this month, she announced a second fracture of her right arm will keep her on the shelf a while longer. Her win over Ostovich snapped a two-fight slide.

But in the meantime, she’s been kept busy. She landed a spot in Sports Illustrated’s annual Swimsuit Issue, which is due out in May. She also recently helped corner her husband, Austin Vanderford, in his first win for Bellator in February in Connecticut.

VanZant is no stranger to the spotlight. Three years ago, she was part of “Dancing with the Stars” on ABC and was the runner-up. Later in 2016, she was on a celebrity edition of “Chopped” on the Food Network. A year ago, her first book, “Rise: Surviving the Fight of My Life”, was published. And she makes regular network TV appearances, including on “Good Morning America.”

For more on the UFC’s upcoming schedule, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.

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