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She has been a UFC star, bare knuckle fighter, social media sensation and a reality TV regular – now, Paige VanZant has decided on the latest chapter of her career.

The 27-year-old has signed on to become a professional wrestler, having made several previous appearances as a guest star.

Her manager at the American Top Team Dan Lambert announced that VanZant had signed with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) – a rival to WWE.

The news was confirmed by Fulham FC owner Tony Khan, who runs the promotion, on social media.

"I had offered a seventh spot in the Face of the Revolution match to 2021 winner @ScorpioSky but instead I just bartered with Dan Lambert," he wrote on Twitter.

" Scorpio Sky will challenge the winner of tonight’s three-way #AEWRampage TNT Title match this Wednesday @ Dynamite + @paigevanzant will sign with @AEW."

VanZant has now been added to the AEW Revolution card, where she is scheduled to officially sign her new contract to become part of the promotion.

It marks the start of a new chapter in the American's career after an ill-fated stint in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.

Expectations were high considering her reputation, but she lost her debut fight against Britain Hart by unanimous decision last February.

She suffered another defeat in July,