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UFC Star Paige VanZant Opens Up About Power Slap’s Post-Fight Party Culture Not Found Anywhere Else

Paige VanZant Opens Up About Power Slap's Post-Fight Party Culture Not Found Anywhere Else Paige VanZant is a multi-faceted combat sports star. MMA has nothing on Power Slap. Recently, she shared her unique…

Paige VanZant is a multi-faceted combat sports star. MMA has nothing on Power Slap. Recently, she shared her unique experience with the culture surrounding Dana White’s Power Slap league, particularly the post-fight camaraderie that sets it apart from traditional MMA events.

Paige VanZant

In a recent podcast episode, Paige VanZant, alongside her partner, described the unusual nature of the social scene following a slap fight, saying, “We’re all at the bar afterward, drinking, hanging out, having a good time together. Like, bizarre! The world is so different than MMA.”

Slap Fighting or MMA

Having transitioned from UFC to Power Slap, VanZant highlighted the stark contrast between the two worlds. “Like, you do see, after fights—I mean, you don’t really see people… but everybody from Power Slap collectively agreed to go out drinking after, like everybody!” she explained, emphasizing the partying culture that is not commonly seen in MMA. “Yes, you don’t see that on MMA cards where every single person on the card is like, ‘All right, we’re all going to go drink together.’ It was crazy! But yeah, we all met at the bar, and we’re all drinking. It’s different.”

Paige VanZant’s experience offers a glimpse into the hardcore community of Power Slap, a sport still in its infancy but gaining attention slowly. For someone who’s been through the ups and downs of MMA this level of camaraderie was surprising.

After a career marked by both challenges and achievements in the UFC, including notable victories over Felice Herrig and Bec Rawlings, VanZant has embraced a new chapter in her combat sports career. While her UFC career ended in 2020, she quickly found new outlets in bare-knuckle boxing and professional wrestling before making her mark in the slap fighting world. Her debut in Power Slap saw her dominate Christine Wolmarans, earning a unanimous decision with all judges scoring it 30-25 in her favor.

Now, VanZant seems to be enjoying her role in the new sport. And the post-fight shenanigans set Power Slap apart. Paige VanZant is both an athlete and a social media influencer with a highly successful modeling career. She recently signed with the GFL and will compete later this year in MMA.

Watch: Paige VanZant Illegal ‘Club’ Costs Heated Power Slap 9 Match

An illegal strike cost Paige VanZant a win in her second Power Slap appearance. The former UFC fighter turned…

An illegal strike cost Paige VanZant a win in her second Power Slap appearance.

The former UFC fighter turned BKFC brawler made her second promotional appearance at Power Slap 9 on Thursday inside the Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi. There, ’12 Gauge’ squared off against Chelsea ‘Mini Mayhem’ Dodson, the wife of former UFC title challenger John Dodson.

Things were all systems go in the opening round with both women eating the other’s offering. However, things drastically changed in the second stanza when VanZant was deducted one point after “clubbing” her opponent.

According to the Power Slap rules, a “club” is defined as “any strike other than a permitted Slap to the permitted target area.”

The third round ended with both competitors landing clean slaps, but the mid-match deduction resulted in a draw with all three judges scoring the bout 28-28.

you haven’t seen the last of paige vanZant in Power Slap

VanZant’s record at the Power Slap podium moved to 1-0-1 after winning her promotional debut against Christine Wolmarans in June.

“Well guys, Power Slap is over,” VanZant said on her Instagram. “Went home with the draw. I accidentally clubbed. That was my fault. Still learning. I was a little bit too close on one of my shots. Just got to get my distance right for the next one. Power Slap, you’re going to see me again” (h/t BJPenn.com).

Dana White Dismisses Doctors’ Concerns About Power Slap Causing Concussions: ‘Doctors Are Looking for Attention’

Dana White’s other promotion, the slap-fighting one, has been a long-running joke in the industry since its release to…

Dana White’s other promotion, the slap-fighting one, has been a long-running joke in the industry since its release to the masses.

Fighters, MMA media, and even fans have witnessed the viral clips of the traumatic knockouts on slap fighters, and it doesn’t really take a doctor to tell that it’s doing massive damage to the participants’ brains.

Even worse, most slap fighters are reportedly only getting paid around $5,000 U.S. dollars per performance. Not much of an incentive to develop CTE and long-term brain damage. But don’t worry. Doctor Dana White is on the prowl and is fighting back against legitimate doctors’ educated opinions.

Dana White scoffs at doctors’ medical opinions that slap fighting is damaging to the brain

“It sounds legit,” Dana White began (speaking with no medical experience or education on record). “They (the actual educated medical professionals) watched one episode of the show? Know nothing about medicals or what we do, or any of the studies we’ve done. It sounds like these typical doctors that look for attention to me.”

That’s right, folks. You heard it from the UFC president himself. Power Slap is on the up and up, capiche? No need to worry about CTE or long-term brain injuries. It’s also not like studies have come out that signal that up to 78% of Power Slap fighters leave with permanent brain damage. All for a measly $5,000, so what’s not to like?

Sadly, it seems as if Dana White won’t abandon his latest dream, and it hurts the heart of a UFC fan when you consider how much is currently going on in the sport that can use some much-needed attention. Resources, time and energy are going into the dangerous brand of Power Slap, and no amount of professional medical opinions will convince the UFC president that this is a sport best left alone.

Skip to (8:57) in the video below to see Dana White’s comments on what Doctors are saying about Power Slap.

What’s your opinion on Power Slap?

Dana White Dismisses Doctors’ Concerns About Power Slap Causing Concussions: ‘Doctors Are Looking for Attention’

Dana White’s other promotion, the slap-fighting one, has been a long-running joke in the industry since its release to…

Dana White’s other promotion, the slap-fighting one, has been a long-running joke in the industry since its release to the masses.

Dana White scoffs at doctors’ medical opinions that slap fighting is damaging to the brain

Skip to (8:57) in the video below to see Dana White’s comments on what Doctors are saying about Power Slap.

What’s your opinion on Power Slap?

A Dangerous Game: 78% of Power Slap Fighters Show Signs of Brain Injury According to Study

According to a recent study, Power Slap Fighting is even more dangerous than initially thought. A whopping 78% of…

According to a recent study, Power Slap Fighting is even more dangerous than initially thought. A whopping 78% of athletes suffered from likely brain injury.

Power Slap Fighting and Brain Damage

Power Slap is produced and promoted by UFC president Dana White who has been taking constant criticism of the sport since its inception. The University of Pittsburgh and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System reviewed footage from the first season of Power Slap and found that 78% of participants displayed at least one sign of a concussion. These signs could include vacant stares, slow movements, coordination issues, and even vomiting or seizures.

The study revealed that of the 333 slaps reviewed, nearly 30% led to visible concussive signs, and 20 participants showed signs of multiple concussions. But this might be part of the appeal, as UFC fighter Donald Cerrone explained in an interview:

“I love it. This is, like, if you just want to watch knockout, knockout, knockout, and hear CTE brain damage, this is the event”

When it first debuted in 2022, Neurologist Dr. Nitin Sethi explained:

“Open-handed slaps delivered with such force to the opponent’s face frequently cause the person’s legs to buckle, at times suffer momentary – sometimes longer – loss of consciousness, and collapse to the floor. These are all concussive injuries of varying duration … In my professional opinion, those who partake in this ‘sport’ will also suffer the stigmata of chronic neurological injuries.”

On the study itself, neurologist Raj Swaroop Lavadi of the University of Pittsburgh said:

“Slap fighting may be entertaining to watch as a lay viewer, but as medical professionals, we found some aspects of the competitions to be quite concerning. Our end goal is to make all professional sports safer for the neurologic health of the athletes. It is really difficult to ban any sport, but it is possible to raise awareness about the associated harms.“

Dana White Reveals Brain Damage with Scans revealing Black Spots: “I wouldn’t take one punch back.”

Dana White recently revealed that he has black spots on his brain stemming from his days as a boxer….

Dana White recently revealed that he has black spots on his brain stemming from his days as a boxer.

Also known as brain lesions, black spots can show up on an MRI for a slew of reasons, including stroke, radiation exposure, genetic conditions, seizures, multiple sclerosis, and traumatic brain injuries i.e. concussions. Of course, concussions and other TBIs can be the cause of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

CTE has been a hot-button issue in combat sports, specifically when speaking about White’s latest pet project, Power Slap. Debuting in January 2023, the maligned slap-fighting league has faced backlash from fans, fighters, and those in the medical field who were quick to call it nothing more than “sanctioned brain trauma.”

For those unfamiliar, Power Slap is a sport where two opponents take turns delivering open-hand slaps until either one person is knocked out or the judges decide whose slaps are more effective. The biggest issue with the so-called sport is that there is no defense involved. Slapees are required to stand there with their hands behind their back and take an uncontested smack from the slapper.

Needless to say, the “sport” has delivered some pretty insane clips on social media that have quickly expanded its popularity. However, with that has come more scrutiny. Still, White has remained a staunch supporter of Power Slap even in the face of his own medical issues.

“I used to box when I was younger,” White told TIME Magazine. “I went in, and I did one of those brain studies. I have black spots all over my brain from what I did. I wouldn’t take back one punch. Not one. The position that I’m in right here, right now, today, I wouldn’t take one punch back because I loved that much.

“And 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 insists power slap is safer than boxing

During the same interview, White tried to explain why he has little concern over the health of his Power Slap competitors compared to those who compete in 10-12 round boxing matches.

“If you look at boxing, right, these guys train and spar for months leading up to a fight, then they go in there, and they fight 12 rounds. You’ve seen the UFC fights, knock-down, drag-’em-out wars. These guys go in and take three slaps or less… We spend the money.

“As long as you know you have two healthy athletes going in to compete, the proper medical attention is there that night, and they get the proper medical attention after, you take a huge portion of the risk out.

Power Slap 9 will head to Abu Dhabi on Thursday, October 24 when super heavyweight champion ‘Da Crazy Hawaiian’ takes on Russian slap-fighting legend ‘Dumpling.’