Elle Brooke says she didn't give 100% against Paige VanZant presuming she was winning: "I could've done so much more"

Elle Brooke, the reigning Misfits Boxing women's middleweight champion, has admitted that she didn't give her 100% in her recent draw against Paige VanZant. The fight, which took place on May 26 at MF & DAZN: X Series 15 in Houston, was a closely contested affair that ultimately ended in a draw.

Despite knocking VanZant down in the first round, Brooke believes she could have done more to secure a decisive victory. In a recent video, Brooke explained that she became complacent after the knockdown, believing she had the fight under control:

"In the fight, I was [like] I won this thing, after knocking her down in the first round. And it was kind of like false hope... So I think if I thought I was losing it or was going to draw it... I could have done so much more. If it was like winning one of the rounds a little bit more, you know."

The draw with VanZant marked Brooke's first fight since defeating Amber Loughlin in Dec. 2023. Brooke's record now stands at 4-1-1 with two knockouts.

Check some of the fight highlights from the Elle Brooke vs Paige Vanzant fight:

VanZant, a former UFC fighter, made her professional boxing debut in this match. She has a mixed martial arts record of 8-5 and has also competed in bare-knuckle boxing. Most recently, she debuted at Dana White's Power Slap.

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A look into Elle Brooke's career so far

Elle Brooke, the reigning Misfits Boxing champion, has quickly made a name for herself in the combat sports world. Despite her relatively short career, Brooke has already achieved significant success.

Before the Paige VanZant fight, Brooke had amassed a 4-1 record in boxing, with victories over AJ Bunker, Faith Ordway, and Aleksandra Daniel. Her only loss came in the Kingpyn tournament semi-finals against Jully Poca.

Brooke's recent draw against VanZant has fueled speculation about a potential rematch. However, Brooke has expressed doubts about VanZant's willingness to accept the fight. For now, the Brit is preparing for her title fight against another BKFC fighter, Jenny Savage. The fight is scheduled for Sept. 14, 2024.