Former UFC star Paige VanZant has been making headlines lately, but not for her fighting career. Instead, the athlete has been gaining attention for her successful foray into the world of OnlyFans.
In a recent interview, VanZant revealed that she now sees fighting as just a hobby, with her focus shifting to her lucrative modeling career and her thriving OnlyFans page.
VanZant, who fought in the UFC from 2013 to 2020 and is currently competing in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, has certainly made a name for herself in the fighting world.
However, it's her online presence that has really propelled her to new heights. With over 3.1 million followers on Instagram and 1.8 million on TikTok, VanZant has leveraged her social media following into a successful modeling career, and her OnlyFans page has become a major source of income for her.
In a recent interview with TMZ for its "Famous & Naked" special, VanZant opened up about her shift in focus. "Fighting, I have to understand now, is just a hobby. It’s my part-time job," she said. "I have to realize that OnlyFans is what's providing everything for me."
While some may be surprised by VanZant's career pivot, it's clear that she is unapologetic about her choices. "There's a lot of things I would do to provide and support for my family," she added. "I would kill for my family. This is much less than that."
Despite her newfound focus on modeling and OnlyFans, VanZant hasn't completely turned her back on fighting.
In fact, she is set to debut on Dana White’s Power Slap later this week. "I just signed a contract and whether mother-----s like it or not, I am doing Power Slap," she declared on her podcast. "I just signed a contract with Power Slap. Because you know what? I’m f---ing Paige VanZant.
I was in the UFC, bareknuckle boxing, boxing. Now, I’m doing Power Slap.… I’m going to do literally everything and p--- everybody off."
It's clear that VanZant is determined to chart her own course and pursue opportunities that align with her current interests and priorities. While some may question her choices, it's important to remember that individuals have the right to evolve and pursue new passions as they see fit.
As VanZant continues to navigate her post-UFC career, it will be interesting to see how she balances her various endeavors and whether she will continue to push boundaries and challenge expectations in the worlds of modeling, entertainment, and combat sports.
One thing is for certain: Paige VanZant is unapologetically herself, and she's not afraid to take risks and pursue opportunities that may surprise others. Whether it's in the ring or on social media, VanZant is carving out her own path and redefining what it means to be a successful athlete in the modern age.
As she continues to make waves in both the fighting world and the realm of online content creation, one thing is clear: Paige VanZant is a force to be reckoned with, and she's just getting started.
