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Former UFC Fighter Paige VanZant Fooled by Impersonator
Paige VanZant, the former UFC fighter turned adult content creator, recently opened up about being 'catfished' by someone pretending to be her porn star lookalike, Jessa Rhodes. VanZant shared the story on her podcast, revealing that she had mistaken the impersonator for Jessa Rhodes and even believed they were twins.
Paige VanZant's Transition to Adult Content Creation
After leaving the octagon in 2020, Paige VanZant embarked on a new career in adult content creation. With a massive online following of around 3.2 million Instagram followers, VanZant has found freedom in her new profession, where she no longer has to cater to promotion and sponsors.
The Catfishing Incident
During a conversation with her husband, Austin Vanderford, on their podcast, Paige and Austin: A Kissass Love Story, VanZant shared the details of the catfishing incident. She explained that she messaged the impersonator, thinking it was Jessa Rhodes, and even received a response from them claiming to be her twin. It wasn't until one of her followers informed her that she realized she had been fooled.
Jessa Rhodes Responds
Jessa Rhodes, the porn star who is often compared to Paige VanZant, admitted that she frequently gets mistaken for the former UFC fighter. While the two have never been in contact, Jessa revealed that she would be open to playing VanZant in a parody porn film, jokingly suggesting the name 'Paige No Pants' for the character.
Paige VanZant's Fighting Career
After leaving the UFC, Paige VanZant briefly turned to bare knuckle boxing. However, she experienced two losses in BKFC and hasn't fought since July 2021. Although she hasn't made any definitive plans to return to fighting, VanZant expressed that she is leaning towards a future in bare-knuckle fighting.
Paige VanZant has certainly had an eventful journey since leaving the UFC, from building a massive online fanbase to navigating the world of adult content creation. While the catfishing incident may have been a setback, VanZant remains resilient and focused on her career.
