Ex-MMA fighter keen on becoming a mom but wants to be financially secure first
Paige VanZant
American mixed martial artist (MMA) Paige VanZant is looking forward to having a family with fighter partner Austin Vanderford but is facing a major hurdle.
Paige, 26, fears that her dream of becoming a mother won't be possible with MMA as it doesn't pay more than any other regular job.
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The author and model recently quit Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and now wants to focus on her personal life.
"It is [UFC] fun for me. I do love what I do but it has to be worth it for your future, for your career, for your family. For being a woman, I want to be a mum, too. There's a timeframe on that," Paige was quoted as saying by British tabloid, The Sun.
"My career, yes I can come back after having kids but there's other factors like I need make enough money to be able to take time off and have kids. I've added up all the money I've made in the UFC over six years, and I could have just had a regular job with the same pay," Paige added.
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