Critics of slap fighting circle as MMA mutates: 'One of the stupidest things you can do'.

The article focuses on the emergence and controversies surrounding the Power Slap League, a slap fighting competition promoted by UFC President Dana White. The league has been sanctioned by the Nevada Athletic Commission, but it faces criticism regarding the safety of the sport, particularly concerning the risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) from repeated head impacts. Critics, including experts from the Concussion Legacy Foundation, argue that slap fighting poses significant health risks and question the legitimacy of the sport, while White and league participants maintain that it is safer than traditional boxing or mixed martial arts due to the limited number of blows taken per bout. Despite the controversies, the league has garnered attention and viewership, indicating a potential market for this form of combat sport. [Extracted from the article]