UFC is one of the biggest combat sports promotions in the world, and it has a huge fan following. CEO Dana White has used this opportunity to promote other ventures, such as Power Slap. However, color commentator Joe Rogan believes UFC should drop the Slap league and try their luck with something more action-packed.
Joe Rogan is a huge fan of Kickboxing and often speaks highly of former kickboxers like Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira. In a recent podcast, Rogan sat down with Izzy and talked about the potential of UFC to tap into kickboxing after the UFC boss announced a boxing move. According to Rogan, Dana White should promote kickboxing instead of Power Slap.
I really wish the UFC, I know they’re invested in this slap-fighting s**t, but instead of that, have a kickboxing league. I think they don’t think people would get into kickboxing; I think they’re wrong.
Joe Rogan via JRE MMA Show #164
Rogan stated that with no grappling in the picture, kickboxing would involve incredible striking moments that would attract fans in America. Adesanya added that UFC has the marketing machine to promote such fights and build kickboxing superstars from scratch. Rogan talked about One Championship and what they did with Thai kickboxers and suggested UFC do so.
Joe Rogan thinks the UFC should create a Muay Thai/Kickboxing league instead of investing in slap fighting. He says everybody loves stand-up fights and KOs. The UFC just needs to put its PR marketing machine behind it.#UFC #UFC307 #JoeRogan #JRE pic.twitter.com/uj7sPH9uaY
— Tetsuya (@TetsuyaMT789) October 6, 2024
Rogan isn’t the only one to criticize Power Slap. Every time someone does criticize it, White is always there to defend it. The UFC boss has frequently talked about the success of the Slap League and has thrown some outrageous numbers to back it. White has even claimed that the Power Slap has a total worth of a whopping $750 million.
Why does Joe Rogan dislike Dana White’s Power Slap?
Dana White got the idea to create Power Slap after watching random slap-fighting videos online. White used his resources to bring in athletes worldwide and developed a UFC-type weight system. On top of that, the CEO has used everything in his power to promote the events among the young masses.
However, none prevented the league from facing the expected media criticism. Many people were concerned about the lack of safety and health risks that these bouts can have for the participants. Joe Rogan also put light on the situation, going into depth about it.
It’s free brain damage, like why? You can hit someone so hard with a slap. You’re getting palm struck in the face. Full blasts from a full swing.
Joe Rogan via JRE Fight Companion
However, as expected, nothing really bothered Dana White, who is extremely motivated to make Power Slap his next big success after UFC. White argued that every sport has its dangers, and participants are well aware of it. It will be interesting to see the future of the Power Slap amid all the negative light.
