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Power Slap League: a brutal ‘sport’ that may leave contestants with brain damage

2 pointsby maga_2020about 2 years ago

3 comments

maga_2020about 2 years ago
I posted it here, just to show how bad, incompetent, and corrupt these authorities can be, together with promoters.<p>These contestants are essentially earning themselves, real, long-lasting damaging disabilities.<p>The head of Nevada State Athletic Commission now regrets their decision [1]. But so what, this is still going on.<p>Were there bribes involved?<p>In boxing, UFC -- if one opponent cannot defend himself -- the fight will stop. In here the Nevada State Athletic commission -- expressly allowed zero-defense setup as central piece of the &#x27;sport&#x27;<p>Dana white legacy will not be UFC, it will be this disability-creating, public mutilation of adults.<p>300lb athletes running into each others knees and spines, full speed -- is hardly much better, I agree.<p>I just do not get this at all.<p>These participants have practically no chance of walking away with no brain damage after these &#x27;competitions&#x27; How can this be ok?<p>[1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.foxnews.com&#x2F;sports&#x2F;ex-nevada-state-athletic-commission-chair-expresses-regret-over-dana-whites-slap-league-made-mistake" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.foxnews.com&#x2F;sports&#x2F;ex-nevada-state-athletic-comm...</a>
ftxbroabout 2 years ago
This is how I think of the Superbowl. From now, I will call NFL as the Power Slap League.
mr_toadabout 2 years ago
If they don’t have it already.