What is Paige VanZant's net worth? Bio and all the details?

What is Paige VanZant's net worth? Bio and all the details?

Helix Odhiambo
August 13, 2023 at 2:39 PM

Paige VanZant is a former UFC fighter, model, author, and TV personality. Paige VanZant's net worth has grown thanks to her hard work and dedication. She is one of the most influential and successful female MMA fighters.

Paige VanZant's photos
Paige VanZant attends Media Day ahead of UFC Fight Night Cejudo v Dillashaw at the New York Marriott Downtown Financial Ballroom on 17 January 2019 in New York City. Photo: Michael Owens
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VanZant has participated in several competitions, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), and All Elite Wrestling (AEW). This article discusses her background, career, family, and net worth.

Paige VanZant's profile

Name

Paige Michelle VanZant

Date of birth

26 March 1994

Age

26 (as of August 2023)

Birthplace

Dundee, Oregon, United States

Nationality

American

Height

1.63 m (5 feet and 4 inches)

Weight

57 kg (126 pounds)

Education

Truckee Meadows Community College

Profession

Professional wrestler, author, model, TV personality

Divisions

Women's Strawweight/Flyweight

Parents

Steve and Rachel VanZant

Brother

Steven Sletten

Spouse

Austin Vanderford

Net worth (2023)

$3-4 million

Social media

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Paige VanZant's age and biography

Paige was born in Dundee, Oregon, on 26 March 1994 and raised in Sherwood with her elder brother, Steven Sletten. She is 26 years old (as of August 2023). Her parents are Steve and Rachel VanZant. Paige VanZant's father loved fishing and hunting and sometimes would go with her daughter.

Paige VanZant's age
Paige Van Zant attends the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2019 Issue Launch at Seaspice on 10 May 2019 in Miami, Florida. Photo: John Parra
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Rachel opened a dance school called "Chehelem Valley Dance Academy" in 1996. The school offers ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and tumbling for children and adults. Her daughter grew up dancing for over 13 years before signing up for several MM promotions.

Steven Sletten's sister also used to engage in boxing with her older brother and other boys in the neighbourhood. She was also interested in dirt biking and got her first All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) at 8.

Paige VanZant's height and body measurements

Paige VanZant's photos
Paige VanZant of UFC on Centre Stage during day three of Web Summit 2018 at the Altice Arena on 8 November 2018, in Lisbon, Portugal. Photo: Sam Barnes
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The former MMA fighter has an athletic body with a height of 1.63 m (5 feet and 4 inches) and a weight of 57 kg (126 pounds). Her body measurements are 37-26-37 inches or 94-66-94 cm. She has a possible bra size 36C and cup size C, with green eyes and blonde locks.

Where does Paige VanZant live?

The American model lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, Austin Vanderford. Paige got a degree from Truckee Meadows Community College but opted for professional fighting.

Who is Paige VanZant's husband?

Paige VanZant and husband
Austin Vanderford gets his hands wrapped backstage before his fight against Angelo Trevino in their welterweight fight during Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series at the TUF Gym on 17 July 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Chris Unger
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Paige VanZant and husband, Austin Vanderford, married in October 2018 after dating for a year. Austin is also a mixed martial artist and former MMA fighter. He is currently a Bellator middleweight fighter. Austin is a two-time NAIA National Wrestling Champion.

Austin was born on 21 March 1990 in Santa Rosa, California, United States. He is 33 years as of August 2023. His mother, LeeAnn, is a homemaker, while his father, Mike Vanderford, is an ex-US military man. He also has a sister whose identity is unknown. Austin studied at Ninilchik School and Southern Oregon University.

Paige VanZant and Cody Garbrandt

VanZant dated Garbrandt for a few months in 2015 before partying ways. The two reportedly broke up to focus on their careers. Cody Garbrandt is also a professional fighter competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Paige VanZant's net worth

Paige VanZant's record
Paige VanZant celebrates her victory over Rachael Ostovich in their women's flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Barclays Center on 19 January 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Photo: Josh Hedges
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The fierce fighter has a net worth of $3-4 million. The primary sources of Paige's wealth are her modelling brands and books. She also made a lot in her fighting career at Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), and All Elite Wrestling (AEW). Her husband, Austin, has an estimated net worth of $5 million in 2023.

VanZant's MMA career earning is around $564,500. She earned $81,000 on her first-ever UFC victory against Kailin Curran and $132,500 after beating Bec Rawlings in UFC on Fox: Maia vs. Condit in 2016. She got $91,000 for defeating Rachael Ostovich and $55,000 for overcoming Amanda Ribas, VanZant, in her last UFC fights.

Was Paige VanZant a good fighter?

How many fights has Paige VanZant won?
Paige VanZant kicks Michelle Waterson in their women's strawweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the Golden 1 Center Arena on 17 December 2016 in Sacramento, California. Photo: Jeff Bottari
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Austin's wife was an outstanding fighter who won most of her bouts. She made her professional MMA debut on 30 June 2012, in Corpus Christi, Texas, against Jordan Nicole Gaza in the UWF's Tournament of Warriors. Paige won by split decision. She defeated Amber Stautzenberger at Premier Fight Series 2 on 22 September 2012.

How many fights has Paige VanZant won?

She won eight MMA fights and lost five in 13 professional matches. Here is a breakdown of Paige VanZant's record and how she won them.

13 Matches8 Wins5 Losses
By Knockout

2

0

By Submission

3

3

By Decision

3

2

UFC career

VanZant joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in December 2013. She debuted against Kailin Curran in 2014 and won by TKO in the third round, becoming among the youngest fighters to receive the 'Fight of the Night' honour. She ended her run in the strawweight division ranked No. 12.

Flyweight Division

Was Paige VanZant a good fighter?
Paige VanZant (L) and her opponent Jessica-Rose Clark (R) of Australia face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in on 13 January 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. Photo: Josh Hedges
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Paige debuted in her flyweight against Jessica Rose-Clark on 14 January 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi. She fractured her arm in the second round and lost the bout by unanimous decision.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

The former fighter penned a four-bout contract with BFKC in August 2020 worth over $1 million. She debuted on 5 February 2021, in the main event of BKFC: Knucklemania in Tampa, Florida, against Britain Hart, but lost by a unanimous decision.

Paige VanZant's AEW career

VanZant joined All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in March 2022 after signing a contract with the organisation. She penned her contract after a match between Scorpio Sky and Sammy Guevara. The former fighter has been out of action for over a year due to an injury. She is reportedly planning to bounce back and return to the ring.

Paige VanZant's modelling career

Where is Paige VanZant living?
UFC fighter Paige VanZant speaks during the annual Web Summit technology conference in Lisbon, Portugal, on 6 November 2019. Photo: Pedro Fiúza
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The American has modelled for famous companies such as Columbia Sportswear, Reebok, and Nike. She has an OnlyFans website that earns her more money. Her book, Rise: Surviving the Fight of My Life, published in 2018, also made her famous.

Paige VanZant's arm tattoo

Paige VanZant's arm tattoo
Paige VanZant got mixed reactions after posting her new tattoo. She has a massive influence on social media, with millions of followers on her accounts. Photo: @nypost (modified by author)
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The ex-strawweight fighter has a 'Heart of a Warrior, Soul of a Lion' inked across her hands. Paige revealed her new tattoo to the world by posting it on her Instagram. She received criticism from her followers, with some pointing out mistakes in the tattoo.

What is Paige VanZant's Instagram?

You can access Paige VanZant's photos on her social media accounts, where she has millions of followers. Her official Instagram account has 3.2 million followers as of August 2023, while her Facebook has 1.2 million followers. Paige VanZant's Twitter account has 653.9k followers.

Paige Vanzant's net worth and achievements make her among the wealthiest and most successful MMA female fighters. She is an inspiring woman and role model to many young female boxers. Most of her followers will be hoping for her return to action.

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Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.