Paige Michelle VanZant is an American mixed martial artist, boxer, model, and social media influencer born on March 26, 1994, in Dundee, Oregon. Raised in Dayton, Oregon, she grew up as a tomboy excelling in competitive dance for 13 years before transitioning to combat sports after experiencing bullying in high school. VanZant made her professional MMA debut in 2012 and became a UFC strawweight fighter in 2014, earning 'Fight of the Night' honors in her debut victory. She competed in the UFC strawweight and flyweight divisions before transitioning to Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, All Elite Wrestling, and professional boxing. Known for her aggressive grappling style and striking prowess, she holds a blue belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Beyond fighting, VanZant appeared on Dancing with the Stars (finishing second) and Food Network's Chopped. She gained significant prominence as a social media influencer, with 3 million Instagram followers (@paigevanzant) and a successful OnlyFans account launched in 2020. VanZant has modeled for Nike, Reebok, and Columbia Sportswear. She published her autobiography 'Rise: Surviving the Fight of My Life' in 2018 and married professional MMA fighter Austin Vanderford in 2018. Currently competing in Dana White's PowerSlap League, she continues leveraging her multi-platform presence as an entrepreneur and content creator Watch Paige Van Zant's exclusive content in HD on OnlyFre, updated 2026.
