There are exciting things coming up for Paige VanZant. The former UFC fighter left the MMA promotion in order to accept more lucrative offers. And she seems to be doing well. VanZant will appear in a movie alongside the YouTuber, Bryce Hall.

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Josh Stolberg, an American director, who is an important part of the project, shared a horrifying picture from their shoot. On Instagram, he shared a picture featuring lots of blood and a knife. In the caption, he wrote about how a cameraman passed out while filming gory scenes.

He wrote, “Holy f**k!!! We shot a kill scene last night and the camera operator became so nauseated watching through the lens that he passed out and the camera crashed to the ground.”

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“Had to stop down for a half hour for the medic to get him back to his feet. He’s okay now and continued later in the evening but… get ready for some crazy s**t!!!!!”

Paige VanZant commented on Stolberg’s post, “NO WAY!!!!!!!!”

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The 28-year-old combat sports athlete seems excited about her new project. She has shared pictures with her co-star, Bryce Hall.

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Many fans are excited to see the outcome. As per several sources, the horror movie will be VanZant’s debut in the film industry.

Paige VanZant: Her combat career and upcoming fight

While VanZant is excited about starring in a movie, she also continues to fight. After her exit from the UFC, she joined BKFC. She is coming off two recent losses. ’12 Gauge’ has an upcoming BKFC bout against Charisa Sigala on August 20.

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Paige VanZant after securing a win

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Just a few months ago, the fighter also made her official debut at wrestling promotion, AEW. She had teamed up with Ethan Page and Schuyler Andrews to defeat Frankie Kazarian, Sammy Guevara, and Tay Conti in a mixed tag-team match.

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Thus, it looks like there are many things going on in Paige VanZant’s professional life. With a movie and a flourishing combat career, she has a lot on her plate.

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