Power Slap (slap fighting promotion)
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Power Slap is a controversial slap-fighting promotion founded and fronted by UFC president Dana White, featuring regulated open-hand striking contests broadcast as combat sports entertainment.
Observed surface forms (1)
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| Power Slap | 0 |
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
combat sports organization
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slap fighting promotion ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Endeavor
NERFINISHED
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Ultimate Fighting Championship NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| broadcastFormat |
event broadcasts
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television series ⓘ |
| broadcastOn | TBS NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| competitionFormat |
alternating slaps
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knockout or decision outcomes ⓘ one-on-one contests ⓘ |
| contentType |
digital and social media clips
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live events ⓘ pre-recorded episodes ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| founder | Dana White NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| frontedBy | Dana White NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | combat sports entertainment ⓘ |
| hasControversy |
backlash from some MMA fans
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brain injury risk ⓘ ethical concerns about exploitation ⓘ fighter safety concerns ⓘ public criticism from medical professionals ⓘ |
| hasRegulation |
judging criteria
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medical suspensions ⓘ round limits ⓘ weight classes ⓘ |
| hasRule |
competitors must keep feet planted while striking
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no blocking of incoming slap ⓘ only open-hand strikes to the face are allowed ⓘ referee oversight of each contest ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | Las Vegas, Nevada NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketingPositioning |
alternative combat sport
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reality competition show ⓘ |
| mediaCoverage |
mainstream news outlets
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sports media outlets ⓘ |
| obtained | sanctioning from Nevada State Athletic Commission ⓘ |
| promoter | Dana White NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| regulates | open-hand striking contests ⓘ |
| regulatoryBodyInvolvement | Nevada State Athletic Commission NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| safetyMeasure |
mandatory rest periods after knockouts
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post-fight medical evaluation ⓘ pre-fight medical screening ⓘ |
| sportType | slap fighting ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
combat sports fans
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reality TV viewers ⓘ |
| usesEquipment |
ear protection (optional or situational)
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mouthguards ⓘ slap fighting podium ⓘ |
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