Power Slap News
UFC CEO Dana White reacts to altercation between Sean Strickland and Machine Gun Kelly: "It’s about humans"
Chris Taylor - February 10, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White has reacted after Sean Strickland had a run-in with Machine Gun Kelly at last night’s Power Slap event in Las Vegas. The former UFC champion and Music Star were both in attendance for yesterday’s Power Slap event at Durango Casino & Resort. At some point during the evening, Sean Strickland and Machine Gun Kelly crossed paths which led to a verbal spat between the two men.
Dana White sings high praise for Power Slap: "We're building another new combat sport"
Zain Bando - January 4, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White is already thinking long-term about the success of Power Slap, which began at the beginning of 2023. White spoke to Sports Illustrated (Wrestling on Fan Nation) about the instant growth of the league and its viral nature on social media. Despite its controversies across the combat sports landscape, White said it starts a new revolution.
Deontay Wilder expresses interest in Power Slap after attending live event: “I think I got a career in it”
Harry Kettle - October 26, 2023
Heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder has expressed his interest in a potential Power Slap career in the future. Within the context of heavyweight boxing, few have ever hit harder than Deontay Wilder. The former world champion is notorious for his ability to knock opponents out with one devastating punch, and as we look ahead, it doesn’t seem as if he wants to stop anytime soon.
NSAC chairman shocked after a half-dozen of Dana White’s slap fighters fail drug tests: “Is there like a big bowl of performance-enhancing drugs down there”
Harry Kettle - April 26, 2023
Nevada State Athletic Commission chairman Anthony Marnell has reacted after six fighters from Dana White’s Power Slap league failed drug tests. Across the last few months, Dana White’s Power Slap venture has earned him a lot of critics. While the NSAC did sanction it, many have wondered whether or not it’s a good addition to the combat sports landscape.
TBS ends Power Slap experiment after just one season
Harry Kettle - March 14, 2023
TBS has reportedly brought an end to their relationship with Dana White’s Power Slap league, as per MMA Fighting. The ‘art’ of slap fighting has been a source of controversy since day one. Many don’t enjoy it, although there are a select few who believe it holds some value within the combat sports space. Oh, and there are also plenty of concerns about the health and safety of those involved.
Power Slap Finale Results: Wolverine KO's Darius The Destroyer (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 11, 2023
Dana White’s Power Slap Finale takes place this evening at the UFC Apex, with Darius The Destroyer vs. Wolverine headlining the event. The event, which starts at 9pm EST, will be aired free of charge on the alternative social media video site, Rumble.