Home

UFC

Paige VanZant Endorses Denzel Washington Quote, After His Message to Will Smith for Slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars Went Viral

Published 05/18/2022, 7:10 AM EDT

Follow Us

The viral incident at the 94th Academy Awards completely shook the world. Hollywood A-lister Will Smith and veteran comedian-actor Chris Rock got involved in an altercation. The attack produced great repercussions as both fans and comedians took to the internet to share their thoughts. The MMA community also provided their thoughts on the matter and it looks like Paige VanZant really got inspired by Denzel Washington’s message to Will Smith.

Right after the altercation took place, Washington was the first person to approach Smith. The veteran actor shared a message of peace. He even pulled Smith aside and offered his words of wisdom to comfort him and his wife Jada.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Paige VanZant loved Denzel’s take on dealing with your critics

According to a report by TMZ, the actor refused to reveal the exact words that he shared with both Chris Rock and Will Smith. However, he indeed stated that he asked both actors to calm themselves down and advised them to pray. Former UFC fighter ’12 Gauge’ also shared a quote from the actor on her Instagram story, drawing inspiration from him.

The quote read, “You’ll never be criticized by someone, who is doing more than you… You will only be criticized by a person who is doing less, don’t forget that.”

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest UFC stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

VanZant has been dealing with her fair share of demons as the retired mixed martial artist is on a losing skid. Her move away from MMA to bare-knuckle boxing may have enabled her to make great strides financially, but her transition hasn’t been so smooth.

VanZant’s losing skid followed her into BKFC

This is where Washington’s take on the Will Smith-Chris Rock Oscar incident could also prove helpful to PVZ. She has failed to produce a win in BKFC and has seen her professional fight losing streak extend to three. After her UFC swansong defeat to Amanda Ribas, VanZant has suffered defeats to Britain Hart and Rachael Ostovich.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Watch this story: Best of Joe Rogan’s Scathing Attacks of Will Smith’s “Foolish Impulse” at the Oscar 2022

Will the former UFC fighter be able to bounce back to the win column in 2022? Leave your thoughts below.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Ayank Chourasia

2,047Articles

One take at a time

Ayank Chourasia is an eSports author at EssentiallySports. He has been writing since 2016 across various fields, having done his BBA from T.I.
Show More>

Edited by:

Reubyn Coutinho