UFC Star Paige VanZant Opens Up About Power Slap’s Post-Fight Party Culture Not Found Anywhere Else

Paige VanZant is a multi-faceted combat sports star. MMA has nothing on Power Slap. Recently, she shared her unique experience with the culture surrounding Dana White’s Power Slap league, particularly the post-fight camaraderie that sets it apart from traditional MMA events.

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In a recent podcast episode, Paige VanZant, alongside her partner, described the unusual nature of the social scene following a slap fight, saying, “We’re all at the bar afterward, drinking, hanging out, having a good time together. Like, bizarre! The world is so different than MMA.”

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Having transitioned from UFC to Power Slap, VanZant highlighted the stark contrast between the two worlds. “Like, you do see, after fights—I mean, you don’t really see people… but everybody from Power Slap collectively agreed to go out drinking after, like everybody!” she explained, emphasizing the partying culture that is not commonly seen in MMA. “Yes, you don’t see that on MMA cards where every single person on the card is like, ‘All right, we’re all going to go drink together.’ It was crazy! But yeah, we all met at the bar, and we’re all drinking. It’s different.”

Paige VanZant’s experience offers a glimpse into the hardcore community of Power Slap, a sport still in its infancy but gaining attention slowly. For someone who’s been through the ups and downs of MMA this level of camaraderie was surprising.

After a career marked by both challenges and achievements in the UFC, including notable victories over Felice Herrig and Bec Rawlings, VanZant has embraced a new chapter in her combat sports career. While her UFC career ended in 2020, she quickly found new outlets in bare-knuckle boxing and professional wrestling before making her mark in the slap fighting world. Her debut in Power Slap saw her dominate Christine Wolmarans, earning a unanimous decision with all judges scoring it 30-25 in her favor.

Now, VanZant seems to be enjoying her role in the new sport. And the post-fight shenanigans set Power Slap apart. Paige VanZant is both an athlete and a social media influencer with a highly successful modeling career. She recently signed with the GFL and will compete later this year in MMA.