Look: Paige VanZant’s Best Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Photos

Over the years, several big-time athletes and sports figures have posed for the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.

Paige VanZant joined the list in 2019.

The former UFC star turned BareKnuckleBoxing athlete opened up about her decision to pose for the magazine.

“This is my way of not holding anything back. I want people to know that you don’t have to choose. You do not have to label yourself as one thing because that’s what surrounds you. I’m not scared anymore to show how girly I am. To go from an amazing UFC finish win in January, to shooting for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine in February could not be more of a dream come true,” she said.

For VanZant, it was a very special experience.

“I was unbelievably shocked that SI Swimsuit called and asked if I would be apart of their magazine. I have constantly been having to prove to the world and UFC fans that you can be beautiful and a bad ass at the same time. Well, now it’s my moment to shine,” she told SI.com.

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VanZant was one of the most-popular fighters in the UFC before leaving for a better deal with Bare Knuckle Boxing.

She’s developed a big following over the years on social media.

VanZant has more than 3 million followers on Instagram.

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There have been several notable athletes to pose for the iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue over the years.

Shooting for the 2022 edition of the iconic magazine is underway.

What sports figures will we see posing this year?

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