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No shoes, no shirt, no problem when it comes to PowerSlap prep … Paige VanZant threw on her finest teeny bikini and grabbed her MMA star hubby Austin Vanderford for a steamy training sesh!
The power couple — who married in 2018 — shared video on social media, showing PVZ rocking a neon, thong bikini … as Austin, an 11-2 MMA fighter, trained wifey using a pool noodle (a lot better than getting slapped!)
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Of course, Paige — who competed in UFC, bare-knuckle, and boxing (as well as pro wrestling) — made her debut at Power Slap 8 earlier this month against Christine Wolmarans … a fight VanZant won!
Despite the dub, some were critical of PVZ, accusing her of flinching (a no-no). FWIW, there was NO flinch during training.
The new video shows Paige intends to slap fight again … and is taking the new gig seriously.
Other competitors were impressed with VanZant, too, including PS star Sheena Bathory, who we spoke with after her match.
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And, VanZant’s clearly lovin’ her new career … saying she’s “gangster” and will slap anybody no matter what combat sport she’s in.
“I’m here to take over!”