The author is a self-proclaimed expert on professional slapping and has been covering the sport for years. However, they are now being blamed for Dana White's new slapping league, Power Slap, which they claim is significantly more dangerous than other slapping tournaments. The author argues that Power Slap does not enforce a "no stepping" rule, which allows competitors to generate more power and increase the risk of injury. Additionally, they claim that Power Slap does not enforce rules against "clubbing," a type of slap that can cause serious injury. The author criticizes Dana White for prioritizing spectacle over safety and argues that Power Slap is not a responsible or safe representation of the sport.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker is an expert on professional slapping and has been covering the sport for years.
2. Dana White's new slapping sport, Power Slap, is remarkably dangerous.
3. Power Slap has been criticized for its lack of safety measures and rules.
4. The speaker has been blamed for bringing slapping to Dana White's attention, but they deny any involvement.
5. The speaker is not a fan of Dana White or the UFC.
6. Slap Fight Championship has strict rules and medical supervision to ensure safety.
7. Power Slap does not enforce a no-stepping rule, which can lead to more knockouts.
8. Power Slap also does not enforce a rule against clubbing, which can be potentially fatal.
9. There has been a fatality in a slapping tournament due to an injury.
10. The speaker thinks Dana White is more interested in the spectacle of Power Slap than in the safety of the participants.
11. Power Slap has had multiple knockouts, many of which are due to clubbing.
12. The speaker thinks Power Slap is not taking safety seriously and is prioritizing entertainment over the well-being of the participants.
13. The speaker does not support Power Slap and thinks it is different from other slapping tournaments that prioritize safety.