“Bro Put His Life on the Line” – Dana White’s Power Slap League Under Severe Scrutiny as Slapper Sent to Hospital After Devastating Weight Cut

Dana White and the Power Slap League have come under fire yet again due to concerns for the participants’ health. According to a recent report, a ‘Power Slapper’ was rushed to the hospital due to complications arising from a weight cut before the event. Slap fighting, as the sport is commonly known, has come under fire from experts due to its high-impact knockouts and rules that penalize flinching or defending yourself.

As such, fans were quick to express their concerns online as they felt the contest did not need the harsh process of cutting weight. The complications arise due to the severe dehydration process that athletes undergo to compete in their desired weight class. And many fans pointed out that Power Slap contestants aren’t “athletes” and should not be putting themselves through the ordeal!

Fans slam Dana White and Power Slap after contestant sent to the hospital 

Slap fighting is a contest that involves contestants attempting to knock each other out or slap each other till they cannot continue. The ‘sport’ gained popularity through clips of contests in Russia and other locations going viral on the internet.

UFC CEO Dana White formalized the sport into his endeavor with the ‘Power Slap League’. But in a recent post shared on Instagram, it was reported that a Power Slap contestant, Chris Debow, had to be rushed to the hospital after he collapsed due to issues arising from cutting weight. The news caused a frenzy amongst the online community who were left questioning the need for weight cutting in a contest that involves slapping.

Here’s how the community reacted:

Fans questioned why someone would need to cut weight for the contest

Imagine cutting weight to slap a dude 

Others pointed out that weight cutting can impact the ability to withstand knockouts

Makes zero sense mine as well fight at ur natural weight ur only making it easier to get Kod cutting all that weight

Others were more direct in their response

WHAT IS THIS CRAP?

Some took humorous jabs at the situation 

How hard do you think they laughed at the hospital?

Others pointed out that the contestants aren’t actual ‘athletes’

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Power slap performers are not actual athletes and should not weight cut 

Fans were also left questioning why someone would endure such an ordeal 

bro put his life on the line for power slap

Some also questioned why UFC fighters don’t receive the same level of healthcare

power slap morons get healthcare but not ufc fighters

And fans even questioned the entire situation 

Average Joe cutting crazy weight just to get slapped what could possibly go wrong 

The overall sentiment is a mix of amusement, skepticism, and concern about the risks associated with extreme weight cutting for a seemingly unconventional sport. However, a veteran MMA referee has come out to defend the sport and its safety concerns.

Veteran referee defends ‘Power Slap League’ amidst safety concerns

Referee Mark Smith, with over 100 UFC fights under his belt, in a recent interview with MMA Junkie, claimed that Power Slap is safer than its detractors believe. Critics have questioned the safety of Power Slap, a controversial activity where opponents slap each other with hands behind their backs, focusing on knockouts.

Smith emphasized the extensive safety measures in place, including thorough pre-event meetings and the presence of top-tier doctors at ringside. 

He stated, “Very extensive rules, before every event I take all the fighters through a really extensive safety and rules meeting. In addition to that, we have the greatest doctors in the world that are cageside or matside, or however you want to call it.”

The veteran referee also explained that the team surrounding the contest wants to ensure that contestants do not suffer “unnecessary damage” and as such, they can stop the fight at any time.

While Power Slap has faced skepticism, Smith’s reassurances suggest a dedication to ensuring the well-being of participants, challenging detractors and supporting the idea that the sport is safer than commonly perceived.

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