Former UFC Fighter Paige VanZant Shifts Focus To OnlyFans Career To Support Her Family

Paige VanZant, the former UFC fighter known for her versatility in combat sports, has announced a significant career pivot. The 30-year-old athlete revealed that she now considers her OnlyFans account her primary profession, with fighting taking a back seat as a part-time pursuit.

VanZant, who has competed in various fighting disciplines including UFC, bare-knuckle boxing and conventional boxing, disclosed that her OnlyFans presence has become her main source of income. “Fighting, I have to understand now, is just a hobby; it’s my part-time job,” VanZant told TMZ. “I have to realize that OnlyFans is what’s providing everything for me.”

The fighter-turned-content creator emphasized her commitment to supporting her family through this new career direction. “There’s a lot of things I would do to provide and support for my family,” she explained, comparing her current work to the lengths she would go for her loved ones.

VanZant’s transition reflects a growing trend among athletes and public figures who are leveraging social media platforms for financial gain. With 3.1 million followers on Instagram, she has successfully built a substantial online presence, often using her social media accounts to promote her OnlyFans content.

Despite her shift in focus, VanZant hasn’t completely abandoned the fighting world. She recently announced her entry into the controversial sport of slap fighting, signing a contract with Power Slap. “Whether people like it or not, I am doing Power Slap,” VanZant declared in a video posted to her Instagram account.

In 2016, VanZant appeared on Dancing With The Stars.