HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

UFC veteran Eric Spicely declined Power Slap opportunity after balking at $2K/$2K offer

UFC veteran Eric Spicely revealed the measly offer he received to partake in Dana White's Power Slap League.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2023

The president of Power Slap gave an absurd explanation of what constitutes ‘defense’ in slap fighting

Yeah, none of what Power Slap president Frank Lamicella said here is actual defense, regardless of how you spin it.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 24, 2023

Q&A: Power Slap President Defends New Sport Against Early Detractors

Frank Lamicella doubles down in the wake of criticism after last week's debut.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 24, 2023

Power Slap Aims to Flip MMA Fans Into Believers

Will the new slap-fighting organization be a hit success? President Frank Lamicella is up to the challenge.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 18, 2023

I Embraced MMA. But Slap Fighting: What Are We Doing Here?

In launching a new U.S. league, Power Slap, UFC is taking a truly indefensible position.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 17, 2023

TBS sticking with Dana White’s Power Slap, delays premiere (for now) after UFC boss slapped wife

TBS at least is considering pulling the plug on Dana White's slap-fighting league in the wake of a domestic violence incident with his wife.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2023

UFC legend given new job of "catching heads" in power-slap competition

Legendary former fighter Forrest Griffin hung up the gloves back in 2012, but has remained a beloved figure in the sport and now has a job in Dana White's new company

Daily Mirror · Dec 29, 2022

UFC’s Alex Caceres has considered move to Power Slap, dismisses concerns over brain health

Slap fighting isn't good for brain health, according to health professionals, but Alex Caceres says "neither is eating bad food."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 15, 2022

Dana White reveals Power Slap rules and broadcast partner, responds to criticism: ‘There’s actually technique to this thing’

Little was known about Power Slap, but Dana White announced some framework in a news conference Friday.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 11, 2022

Professional Slap Fighting Approved for Regulation by Nevada State Athletic Commission

Power Slap–backed by Dana White, Hunter Campbell, Lorenzo Fertitta–aims for a 2022 debut in Las Vegas.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18, 2022