UFC fighter turned OnlyFans model Paige VanZant has found herself embroiled in a heated exchange with controversial MMA fighter Dillon Danis, with allegations of adultery, challenges to fights, and social media drama taking center stage.
The saga began when VanZant, 30, took to Instagram to address comments made by Danis, 28, in response to her upcoming boxing match against Elle Brooke.
In the interview, VanZant had referred to Danis as not being a "real fighter," prompting a swift and aggressive reaction from the former submission grappler.
Danis took to social media, claiming that he could "ruin" VanZant's six-year marriage to Bellator MMA fighter Austin Vanderford by bringing up "two trips to Vegas."
This incendiary statement did not sit well with Vanderford, who responded with a direct challenge to Danis, proposing a fight to settle the matter.
Vanderford's Instagram post read, "Dillon, guy... Let's just fight. Paige's comments seemed to upset you. We are the same weight. We can box or do whatever you want."
In the midst of the escalating tension, VanZant herself entered the fray, countering Danis' claims with a recorded video on Instagram.
In the video, she directly addressed Danis and the allegations of adultery, dismissing them as baseless and challenging him to confront the situation head-on.
VanZant's video message to Danis was clear and direct. She stated, "It has come to my attention that there is a certain clown on Instagram by the name of Dillon Danis, trying to talk some s**t and starting some drama.
So let's f***ing go, right?!"
She went on to address Danis' reaction to her previous comments about his fighting credentials, acknowledging that she may have inadvertently hurt his feelings.
However, she firmly stood her ground and called out Danis for resorting to slander and online drama.
VanZant continued, "You backed yourself into a corner because now you have to come with proof of this 'alleged affair' right?
Because the only time I ever remember seeing you in Vegas was at the UFC athlete retreat. You walked up to me at a bar, asked me to peg you in front of multiple other UFC fighters and I laughed in your face."
She further emphasized that Danis' actions were not indicative of a genuine relationship and criticized his behavior both online and in his attempts to provoke a confrontation with her husband.
The tension between VanZant and Danis has sparked interest within the MMA community and beyond, drawing attention not only to their personal feud but also to their respective careers within the sport.
Danis is no stranger to controversy, having been involved in high-profile altercations both inside and outside the ring.
His history includes a melee at UFC 229, where he engaged in a physical altercation with Khabib Nurmagomedov, resulting in fines and suspension.
In the lead-up to his boxing match with Logan Paul in October 2023, Danis also courted controversy by sharing images of
Paul's fiancée Nina Agdal on social media, leading to legal action being taken against him.
The ongoing feud between VanZant and Danis has captivated fans and observers, with many eagerly awaiting further developments in this dramatic confrontation between two prominent figures in the world of combat sports.
As the saga continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how VanZant, Danis, and those around them will navigate the fallout from their public dispute,
and whether it will have any lasting impact on their respective careers and reputations.
