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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.

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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.

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Spinning Back Clique: UFC 283’s new champions, Ngannou’s options, Power Slap, more (noon ET)

Join us for this week's live stream of "Spinning Back Clique" looking at the biggest news and topics in MMA.

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Conor McGregor identifies role for himself in Dana White's Power Slap League

Former two-weight UFC champion McGregor is a fan of White's new Power Slap League and wants to serve as a colour commentator for the contests

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Conor McGregor loves slap-fighter "hit so hard she turned into Robbie Keane"

McGregor appears to have a keen interest in UFC boss Dana White's controversial new Power Slap league, which debuted in America on Wednesday night to mixed reviews

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Slap-fighter "may never be the same" after losing memory in brutal KO

Slap-fighter Chris Thomas was brutally knocked out on Dana White's Power Slap League and a doctor fears he could never be the same again

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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."

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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.

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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.

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