As Elle Brooke prepares to step into the ring against former UFC star Paige VanZant, she has opened up about her unorthodox pre-fight routine. In an interview, the 26-year-old OF model-turned-boxer revealed that she engages in an intimate personal activity to help her relax before big fights.
“It relaxes me. I don’t know what to do with myself right before getting punched in the face, so I try not to think about it too much,” Brooke explained. “I’m just going to pleasure myself because that makes me forget about everything. It’s actually the best pre-fight ritual.”
While unconventional, Brooke believes this ritual allows her to stay calm and focused ahead of major bouts like her upcoming clash with VanZant. The two will meet on May 25th at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, with the MF & DAZN X Series middleweight title on the line.
Despite her lucrative OF career, Brooke has been dedicated to honing her boxing skills under the guidance of renowned trainer Mark Tibbs and mentor Ebanie Bridges. She gave up drinking and other stimulants to fully commit to the sport, with aspirations of one day becoming a world champion.
As for VanZant, the former UFC star is making her return to combat sports after nearly three years away. Her last professional fight was a loss to Rachael Ostovich in July 2021 under the BKFC banner.
With both women looking to make a statement, their middleweight title bout is shaping up to be one of the most highly anticipated events on the MF & DAZN X Series card.
