UFC World Declares ‘Diaz Brothers Would Be World Champions’ in Dana White’s ‘Irresponsible’ New Business Venture

MMA fans undoubtedly love knockouts, and there is now a faster alternative. While the UFC 281 fight card engulfed the world, another venture by Dana White captured the attention of the fans. UFC president Dana White launched the upcoming open-handed striking-based new combat sport on Friday.

Labeled as ‘Power Slap’, the competitive promotion will air early next year and feature competitors showcasing their power, technique, and resolve.

What is Dana White’s Power Slap?

The newly floated combat sport found a likely supporter in the UFC lynchpin. The popular sport went viral during the pandemic, giving fans a quicker dose of action. In addition, High-impact slaps, peculiar facial muscles wobbling in slow motion, and competitors’ flying hair kept the fans entertained.

‘Power Slap’ will launch with an eight-episode series that will air on TBS in early 2023. Notably, White collaborated with the erstwhile UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta and eminent TV producer Craig Piligian.

White last month confirmed that the newly envisioned promotion got sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Therefore, it became the first such league with defined rules, rankings, and weight classes.

While talking to journalists on the promotion’s launch, the 53-year-old revealed that he was working on this project since 2017. Further, he added, “From the first day I saw it, I felt like this could be big. I knew what needed to be done to make it a real sport just like we did with MMA”.

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As revealed by White, the competition will have a medical testing process similar to the UFC. A coin toss will establish the opportunity to throw or receive the first slap. Besides, there will be a 30-second window to deliver a slap and a further 30 seconds to recover from the same.

Likewise, the fight will have three minimum rounds. The 10-point system and victory via knockout, TKO, or points reflect another MMA inspiration for the new sport.

How did the fans react?

The fans found it hard to wrap their head around the new competition.

One user predicted, “the Diaz brothers would be world champions in this.”

One fan expressed their reaction to the new promo.

Another fan called the new combat sports as “the dumbest sh*t ever”.

Another fan commented, “#PowerSlapLeague in America is one of the most dangerous ridiculously stupid things I’ve ever seen.”

An MMA fan questioned the NSAC’s decision to approve the competition.

However, one user had a different opinion from the lot.

Similarly, one user predicted that Power Slap would be a big thing.

However, numerous doctors have also pointed out the risk involved with combat sports as the competitors are rendered defenseless.

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