Power Slap is often described as the brainchild of Dana White because of his instrumental contribution to his mainstream recognition. White saw the potential in slap fighting after watching several viral online videos. He then used his UFC resources to make it a league. White is extremely proud of Power Slap and doesn’t take criticism lightly at all.
Power Slap came under fire for endorsing reckless conduct, encouraging brain damage, and having no defense. Some medical professionals cautioned about potential long-term harm. Others contended that it mistreated fighters and lacked the physical prowess of more established combat sports. Firing back at the medical experts complaining, White gave a befitting reply in a recent interview.
The doctors all talk about, ‘Somebody could die,’ I got news for all the doctors. We’re all gonna die. How do you want to live your life? What do you love and what are you passionate about?
Dana White via Time.com
According to White, athletes are fully aware of the inherent risks associated with every sport in the world. He discussed how players routinely take traumatic hits and presented instances from boxing, soccer, NFL, and other sports. The 55-year-old discussed his personal boxing history. As a young amateur fighter, sparring sessions left him with black spots on his brain.
White discussed that despite the brutal nature of UFC, there has never been a death in 30 years of this organization. Power Slap is always monitored by top medical experts who are always there to help the athletes. For White, Power Slap means a lot and he is ready to do everything in his hand to make it successful.
Dana White explains the overwhelming success of Power Slap
To legitimize Power Slap as a genuine sport, Dana White took the idea and gave it the same structure as MMA. Defining weight divisions, rules, and a regulating organization. His promotion of Power Slap through his connections in the combat sports industry and on UFC platforms also garnered notice and reputation. White also used social media influencers to promote Power Slap.
Power Slap (via Power SlapX)Furthermore, athletic organizations such as the Nevada State Athletic Commission supported the Power Slap League. This contributed to the sport’s increased legitimacy.
White believes Power Slap has already surpassed all expectations and is a multi-million dollar business. As such, the potential is massive compared to other top-notch sporting events.
The deal I just cut for Slap is more than the UFC deal. I don’t give a sh** about what the media says about it. Not only it’s unbelievable money-wise, it’s unbelievable as far as social media goes. We are number in all of sports. If you take the NFL, NBA, NHL, F1, WWE and add them all together, their numbers don’t compare to Slap’s.
Dana White via UFC 288 post-fight press conference
White never forgets to throw in random numbers and claims that Power Slap is better than everything else. He has often received much criticism from fight fans for his ridiculous claims. However, true to his nature, the UFC boss never backed out of his stance for Power Slap.
