Aga Niedzwiedz called out Paige VanZant, and she gets points for creativity

Not all callouts require name-calling, threats of violence or even serious self-confidence.

Just ask Aga Niedzwiedz (10-1 MMA, 0-0 UFC), a 22-year-old Polish vet and Invicta FC fighter who’s angling for a flyweight fight with UFC mainstay Paige VanZant (7-4 MMA, 4-3 UFC).

Rather than the tried-and-true methods of calling out opponents, Niedzwiedz, who’s coming off a competitive title loss to Jennifer Maia at Invicta FC 26, used a little self-deprecation to target VanZant.

Here it is (via Twitter):

“I really think that Paige VanZant should get a favourable matchup next. Someone even younger than she is, without UFC experience, coming off a loss and with similar amount of pro fights. I even know fighter just like that ??”

Why VanZant? The former strawweight won three of her first UFC fights but has since suffered decisive losses to Michelle Waterson and Jessica-Rose Clark. Still, “12 Gauge” is gets a bigger promotional push than most UFC fighters. Plus, Niedzwiedz just wants some fresh competition (via Twitter):

Despite her age, Niedzwiedz is clearly a UFC-caliber competitor, especially in the UFC’s still-developing women’s 125-pound division. The six-year pro has seven stoppages in 10 career wins and owns a May 2017 decision victory over multi-time Invicta FC title challenger Vanessa Porto.

It’s not clear what’s next for VanZant (besides a recent marriage proposal), though Jessica Eye recently expressed interest in rebooking their bout that fell apart in October.

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