"I'm done with that", she stated. "I'm going to 100 percent be myself. There is this new era of being strong and beautiful. The die-hard fight fans can complain that I'm doing things like Sports Illustrated but it's who I am and I absolutely loved it", VanZant said addressing the critics of her hot photo shoot in the magazine.
"I've been pushing these opportunities to the side… I can only hide so much of my girliness. I've been turning down opportunities because I do want people to see me as a professional fighter", she added. "Maybe I don't look like a professional fighter but, hey, I was born this way. Call my mom and dad".
The majority of VanZant's fans, however, were really happy to see the Instagram videos of the fighter and immediately supported her:
"Paige can do what she wants UFC will never fire her and she makes more money than @bulletvalentina. Win lose or draw Paige will always be around, she's the people's Champ🏆", kw459 user said.
"You look so good. Stop fighting and just model. You have the look and everything", ray.pew commented.
The 24-old UFC star will miss UFC 236 next weekend because of an injury to her arm, however, she is expected to fight this summer.