Paige VanZant, known as “12 Gauge,” enjoyed a successful career in combat sports, earning a decent income along the way. However, her earnings from her days in the Octagon and the bareknuckle boxing ring pale in comparison to what she’s achieving as a member of OnlyFans.
The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contender and bareknuckle boxer first burst onto the scene in 2014 with an impressive three-straight wins at the start of her UFC journey. Despite facing challenges and losing four out of her final six Octagon appearances, VanZant’s popularity remained unmatched, making her one of the most beloved fighters on the UFC roster.
Following her departure from the UFC, VanZant explored new opportunities, including appearances in All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and her venture into the world of bareknuckle boxing with the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC). However, it was during this journey that she stumbled upon OnlyFans, discovering that she could generate substantial income without putting her body at risk.
In a recent interview with Glenny Balls, the host of Only Stans, VanZant made a remarkable revelation: she earned more money on OnlyFans in just 24 hours than her entire earnings from her combat career combined.
“I’ve been really fortunate that my career, even outside of the UFC and outside of fighting, has been pretty successful,” VanZant shared. “I’ve worked pretty hard in other industries, trying to cross over to a more mainstream personality. But yes, OnlyFans has definitely been my largest source of income.”
VanZant’s success on OnlyFans has provided her with a sense of financial security that transcends her previous endeavors. While she initially had concerns about the stigma associated with the platform, her experience has proven to be both rewarding and empowering.
“I would say combined in my fighting career, I think I made more money in 24 hours on OnlyFans than I had in my entire fighting career combined,” VanZant disclosed. “And so that’s why it’s hard as a person…you know, [I] was nervous about the stigma, but now…it’s hard to walk away. I feel like…when you’re one of those people that you were born poor, you grew up poor, and then you become rich, it’s almost like you always just feel poor. So you always want to continue to work hard, and I am lucky I’m in a position where I have been able to help my family; my husband and I help our family, and we do everything we can to bring everybody up to the table…So it…justifies doing exclusive content, knowing that I’m helping take care of everybody around me.”
VanZant’s remarkable financial success has not gone unnoticed, leading to her being dubbed “rich” by Glenny Balls, to which she replied with a smile, “I would assume so.”
It appears that UFC president Dana White’s observation of Paige VanZant’s “it factor” was indeed on point. While VanZant doesn’t currently have a fight lined up, she is expected to make one more appearance in the BKFC ring to conclude her time with the promotion
