Published 02/23/2023, 1:59 AM EST
Dana White is yet to sell the Power Slap League to fight fans. However, he may have found another interested candidate for any future seasons of the show.
Power Slap started airing on January 18, 2023, to lackluster numbers. However, White kept the show running and six episodes have aired so far. The UFC head honcho recently took to social media to remind everyone of the airing of the sixth episode. He also added only three episodes remained on the road to the title.
While several fans gave him the cold shoulder and others gave him the usual dose of criticism, asking him to stop promoting the show, one voice stood out and asked for an opportunity instead.
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Dana White attracts an unlikely contestant for Power Slap
Dana White advertised the latest episode of his show, Power Slap, on his Instagram. In the comment section, leading MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz expressed his interest in a contract. The Dominance MMA head is close friends with Dana White, having signed several fighters of his to the UFC.
LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 23: UFC president Dana White interacts with fans and media during the UFC press conference at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
While Ali’s fighting days may be behind him, he seemed confident in his slapping abilities. In his comment under White’s post, the 45-year-old wrote, “Give me a contract.”
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While White has the support of one of his most important business friends, the 53-year-old has bigger problems to deal with regarding Power Slap. Recently, a veteran US Congressman went after White’s show for their measly pay and issues regarding athlete safety.
US Congressman goes after Power Slap
Bill Pascrell, a US Representative from New Jersey, recently raised his concerns with Power Slap. He went after White, Warner Bros., and the show, in a series of tweets. He criticized the “crass” show, accusing it of glorifying terrible violence.
He also pointed out the lack of warnings, adding that “traumatic brain injury isn’t entertainment.” The veteran politician also pointed out the critically low pay scale of Power Slap.
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In another tweet he shared a letter he wrote to Warner Bros. and TBS demanding explanations over athlete safety and pay in the promotion, explicitly mentioning the athletes “are offered a paltry $2,000” for “endangering their mental and physical health.”
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What are your thoughts on the current Power Slap situation? Do you support the show? And how do you think Ali Abdelaziz would fare in it?
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