Dana White's Power Slap has once again caught wind in the medical community.
The slapping contest is being scrutinized for 'accelerating' the 'worst parts' of combat sports, putting contestants in a position where they're not just defenseless, but required to sustain traumatic brain injury to compete.
Calling for somebody to 'speak out' against the contest is influencer doctor-turned-boxer Doctor Mike, a.k.a Dr. Mike Varshavski.
Doctor Mike: 'Someone needs to come out and speak out against Power Slap'
Speaking with Ariel Helwani, Dr. Mike didn't mince his words dismissing the legitimacy of Power Slap.
"Someone needs to come out and speak out against [Power Slap]... It needs to be stopped.
"To me it takes the worst part about combat sports and accelerates it. Like, why is boxing pro