The Power Slap League is trying to grow its popularity among mainstream combat sports fans. Although the sport is becoming popular, it is, however, for the wrong reasons. The netizens are pouring in their resentment at the latest clips of the show. Moreover, some of the teams and people involved in the sport are also getting thrashed. Forrest Griffin is among those. The former UFC fighter is being criticized by the fans constantly when he appears on the show.
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A new video clip of the latest episode of the controversial show is released on their Twitter account and fans have made their voices heard.
Fans react to a new clip in Power Slap League
The tweets featured MMA fans talking about Forrest Griffin and his place in the Power Slap League. The fans still can’t grasp the idea of Griffin being a part of the controversial league. They even trolled some of the participants in the league.
Even Griffin looked at dude like WTF you doin with your life… lol
— Kyle Anthony's UFC Betting (@KyleAnthonyUFC) February 1, 2023
Another fan looked like he was astonished to see Griffin being present at the event.
Forrest ?
— Black Adam 🐃 (@JordyMillTV) February 1, 2023
Moreover, one fan stated that the UFC legend might have some nightmares owing to the Power Slap League. They also commented on the sport calling it “brain dead a** sport“.
Forrest gonna have nightmares watching this in person 🤢 brain dead ass sport
— Munson (@matthewjmunson) February 1, 2023
Furthermore, one fan stated that the sport is an ‘express line’ to brain damage. They also bashed Forrest Griffin to be a part of the ‘shameful’ sport.
This is the express line to brain damage. Anyone involved with this should feel never ending shame. Even you @ForrestGriffin
— Danny (@DannyKline84) February 1, 2023
Another fan didn’t like the UFC legend being a part of the controversial sport.
Hey, it’s Forrest Griffin! Sorry but this activity is a joke! It isn’t a sport.
— Triple C’s Ghost Writer (@480MadeMe) February 1, 2023
Moreover, one fan criticized the concept of the controversial league.
Slap KOs can be badass when they happen in the middle of an actual fight.
They are not nearly as badass when they happen at your scheduled time-and-place, slap-only "fight" club.
— Botman (@BotteringRam) February 1, 2023
Another fan had some interesting opinions about the ‘sport’.
Its ok to accept it, please stop trying so hard to make this CIRCUS look as a pro sport.
— Javier Sucre (@javiersucreg) February 1, 2023
@danawhite @ufc take the loss on this one..
— Media Peace (@life_suchis) February 1, 2023
In general, the tone of the fans after the release of the new clip was not positive. The criticism regarding the controversial league continues further as new clips and episodes are released.
Power Slap League set for PPV debut in March
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Amid criticism, Dana White‘s Power Slap League is set for its debut PPV in March. Furthermore, the event will crown champions in heavyweight, light heavyweight, middleweight, and welterweight classes. The heavyweight clash is set for March 11.
Moreover, the show did not receive a good response in its first episode, but, picked up later on in its second episode. It remains to be seen how the first PPV event performs.
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What do you think about Griffin’s inclusion in the controversial league? Will you watch the PPV event in March?
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