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Fans haven’t witnessed a sport as controversial as Slap fighting in a long long while. Especially after UFC President Dana White’s step into the sport with his league Power Slap, it has been a matter of some bold debates. No doubt, the sport has been doing very well on social media platforms like TikTok. However, many have been questioning its safety and morality at the same time.

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Here enters the picture Gordon Ryan, arguably the biggest name in the world of Grappling. Ryan has been famous for two things – his exceptional skills on the mat, and his unapologetic opinions off it. Recently, the 1st-degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt added a post on his social media that left the fans in sheer surprise.

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Ryan uploaded a video of himself slapping a dummy punching bag. It wasn’t just a casual slap, as Ryan first took the popular stance we see in Power Slap videos. With all his force, he smacked the dummy, reminding fans of how participants slap each other in Dana White’s Power Slap.

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Fans React as Gordon Ryan sends a message to Dana White & Power Slap

With the video, Ryan wrote – “@Powerslap call me”. Soon after uploading the video, it got some wild reactions from the fans. Many displayed their resentment at the idea of seeing Ryan in a Power Slap competition. Meanwhile, others questioned the BJJ legend whether he can take a slap for his opponents. Moreover, some fans commented with playful banter.

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Here are some of the fan reactions –

  • “Mate, don’t do this s**t thing, you are an exemple for a lot of kids.”
  • “Before you even ask, no I will not buy your PowerSlap instructional”
  • “One half of that job looks fun, the other half, not so much”
  • “Now this is combat jiujitsu”
  • “I know you are joking. You wouldn’t ruin your great name.”

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  • “Foul. Right foot came off the floor”
  • “But if you don’t KO him first slap… you willing to take one?”
  • “The only power slap endorsement I’ve not been annoyed by. Genius marketing by GR.”
  • “Don’t do it …. Please … You know if by chance you get knocked out … you will be more susceptible to getting chocked … it weakens your resistance to passing out”
  • “You would definitely get a lot more people lining up to compete against you if they knew they could slap you lol.”

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Was it just a funny video, or is Gordon Ryan serious about entering Power Slap? For now, we don’t know, but fans can always expect the unexpected from ‘The Iron Dragon’.

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Sushant Sharma

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC Content Analyst at EssentiallySports. A senior writer with almost 1000 articles under his belt, Sushant is always scanning the MMA landscape for current trends and breaking news. His knowledge and expertise in the sport are well-reflected in the ‘Opinion’ pieces he churns out from time to time.

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