In a series of recent incidents within the combat sports community, the first competitor in the Power Slap league was hospitalized due to complications from weight cutting, a practice common in mixed martial arts (MMA) but controversial in slap fighting. Critics argue that while weight cutting can provide a strength advantage in MMA, it results in a worse chin, which is counterproductive in slap fighting, a sport that relies solely on a competitor's ability to absorb blows without any defensive maneuvers. The practice has been labeled as 'the dumbest thing in 2023' by one commentator and ridiculed by others, highlighting the growing concern over the safety and rationale behind weight cutting in Power Slap competitions.
Thoughts on Power Slap contestants being required to cut weight? (H/T @jasonthehart) https://t.co/xecyWLD8Lg
It is ironic that weight cutting, while it gives you a strength advantage in MMA being the bigger fighter on fight night, it’s drawback is well….. a worse chin. You have zero defensive capabilities in slap fighting. ONLY your chin. This sport is so fucking stupid. https://t.co/4kcSzoK759
Power Slap had their first competitor sent to the hospital for weight cutting. #powerslap #grappling #ufc #kickboxing #mma #boxing https://t.co/VZx5QeoLXb
Today I found out that people cut weight for power slap 😂😂😂😂 Bish what ?
Cutting weight to do Power Slap is officially the dumbest thing in 2023 https://t.co/6LP9TipUV8
My performance was awful because my opponent injured me with legal MMA moves. https://t.co/XdaEA9Qnr2