Dana White’s Power Slap Fate to Be Decided Soon, but Does the UFC CEO’s Controversial Venture Fit All the Bills to Qualify as a Sport?

Dana White ͏finds himself in a quandary with his new promotional tool, the Power Slap. While it has generated significant ͏social media buzz and garnered appreciation from fans, the level of criticism it has attracted far outweighs the positive recepti͏on. Notably, some prominen͏t individuals and the public at large have labeled the sport as a potential cause of brain damage. It appears that even the government has taken notice of these concerns.

With the California Athletic Commission determining the future of the Power Slap, Dana White may be under immense pressure. Let’s delve into understanding the controversy.

Dana White and Power Slap’s fate in California in the doldrums

Dana White’s Power Slap has been put in a very unorthodox situation. The California State Athletic Commission is about to give its verdict on a very crucial decision on December 9 regarding the approval of Slap fighting as a sport. Dana White needs to get the authorization because Nevada has already given Power Slap a green signal. However unlike Nevada, California’s jurisdiction is confined to boxing, kickboxing, and specific martial arts disciplines such as karate, kung fu, tae kwon do, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts (MMA).

In contrast to traditional disciplines where contestants must consistently defend themselves, slapfighting introduces a distinctive element by making intelligent defense illegal. This departure places slap-fighting beyond the current regulatory scope in California.

Last year, Nevada approved slap fighting using a wider definition of hits that could cause harm. This showed that different sports commissions interpret rules differently. Now, California has to decide how to handle slapfighting, considering its unique aspects compared to traditional combat sports and martial arts. This decision shows that figuring out the rules for slapfighting can be tricky because it’s different from other sports.

This news came at a time when Power Slap was breaking records on social media for the most viewed sporting promotion, even toppling the likes of the NBA.

Power Slap numbers on social media are insane

In his most recent venture, the big boss at UFC has stepped up to reveal the impressive figures of his latest promotion. According to White, Power Slap is making waves in the online realm, boasting a total of 291 million views on Instagram, 669 million views on TikTok, and a staggering 675 million on YouTube shorts. White shared these statistics and confidently stated in his caption, “The numbers don’t lie.”

Despite its staggering numbers and fame, Power Slap has been called out by prominent individuals as “organized brain damage”. Critics have even gone as far as stating that the sport has a long-term effect on the thinking capacity of humans.

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With things turning against Power Slap do you expect the California Athletic Commission to give a green light to Dana White? Tell us about your opinion in the comments below.

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