Paige VanZant takes break from social media because of hateful comments
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Former UFC Strawweight fighter who ranked as high as No.6 in the division had claimed that she makes more money from social media than fighting in the octagon. Paige VanZant is taking a break from social media, with many speculating it is due to hateful comments. VanZant took to Instagram to announce she would be taking a break from social media. She also turned off comments for the post so no one could ask her why she is doing this.
This happened because of users like “Powerfuljre92,” who called her “Paige OnlyFanZant” simply because “12 Gauge” posted a bikini pic on Instagram. As of this writing, her announcement has yet to find its way to her official Twitter account.
Paige VanZant signs with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship
Paige VanZant spoke to ESPN while calling this an amazing opportunity for her. She said, “I also feel like it’s not a move backward for me. It’s a lateral move to a new opportunity, a new challenge, a brand-new sport. I really have sparked a brand-new passion for it and especially for striking in general.”
Paige VanZant’s last fight fought at UFC 251 where she suffered a first-round submission loss to Amanda Ribas. She is expected to make her BKFC debut in November against an opponent TBD.
Paige concluded by saying, “This is a sport where people probably have the highest rate of getting cut open and having long-term scars is definitely something that I’m not even worried about for me. It’s just the love of competition and I’m really excited to go out there and show off in such an amazing sport.”
Having said that given how active VanZant on social media it is uncertain how long this break will be.
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