Fighter pay on other combat sports avenues, other than boxing, don’t really pay as well, even if you’re competing at the highest level. The UFC could be an exception, but not everyone’s making bank, and that situation often leads to finding other sources of income. That’s where certain social media platforms come in, like YouTube or Instagram. In this shifting landscape, ONE Championship’s Jackie Buntan recently spoke to EssentiallySports about her growing partnership with OnlyFans, drawing inevitable comparisons to former UFC star Paige VanZant .

Over the last few years, social media has evolved into a powerful economic engine for athletes. One platform in particular, OnlyFans, carries a mixed reputation because of its association with adult content. VanZant embraced that reality, o

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