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February 26, 2025 61 mins

One call. A lifetime of emotions. 📞🔥 In Episode 45 of A Kick-Ass Love Story, Paige VanZant & Austin Vanderford break down the rollercoaster journey leading to Austin Vanderfords UFC debut. From the adrenaline rush of getting the fight call to the mental & physical battles of weight cutting, this episode dives deep into the raw emotions of fight night.

Plus, they explore the future of MMA, the new wave of opportunities with GFL, and what it really takes to make it in this brutal sport. 💥

🔑 Key Moments:
✔️ The moment that changed everything – getting the UFC fight call
✔️ Mental warfare behind weight cutting & fight prep
✔️ The surreal experience of stepping into the UFC cage
✔️ How short-notice fights push fighters to their limits
✔️ GFL & the future of MMA – what's next for fighters?

 #PaigeVanZant #AustinVanderford #UFC #MMA #FightLife

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