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“Is That a Tooth That Went Flying”: MMA World Reacts as Former UFC Heavyweight Champion KO’s Opponent in a Slap Fight

Published 04/24/2023, 4:17 AM EDT

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Slap fighting has been gaining popularity in recent years. Multiple leagues like SlapFIGHT Championship and Powerslap have come into existence lately. UFC President Dana White has been a big supporter of this sport, as he is the vision behind Powerslap.

Numerous people and famous sports figures argue that slap fighting is a dangerous and barbaric sport. However, many others see it as a unique form of competition that showcases strength, endurance, and strategy. Recently, former UFC heavyweight champion Tim Sylvia entered this budding sport.

Fans react as Tim Sylvia knocks his opponent out

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Recently, Sylvia posted a video of himself taking part in the SlapFIGHT Championship. In the video, Sylvia knocks his opponent out with a slap. The video quickly went viral, leaving fans both stunned and amazed.

The fan reaction to Sylvia‘s debut was mixed. Some praised his technique and power, while others criticized the violent nature of the sport.

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Some fans even expressed concern for Sylvia‘s well-being, questioning why a professional fighter would choose to participate in such a dangerous activity. Here are some of the fan reactions –

Some complimented his slap.

Others made some keen observations.

Fans were stunned seeing Sylvia deliver such a powerful slap.

According to some, he did not even use his full force.

One had a logical question.

While many others did not like the former champ entering this sport.

Some predicted his bright future in this league.

Sylvia must have been surprised by the overwhelming response he got.

Tim Sylvia’s UFC career

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During his time in the UFC, Sylvia was a dominant force in the heavyweight division. He made his debut at UFC 39 in 2002. Back then, Sylvia was an undefeated fighter with a record of 13-0. In his second fight in the UFC, he fought for the UFC heavyweight title and won. He even successfully defended the title once before being stripped of it due to a failed post-fight drug test after his bout against Gan McGee.

Sylvia won UFC gold once again 4 years later at UFC 59: Reality Check. This time, he defended the title two times before losing it to Randy Couture. He parted with UFC in 2008, with a record of 9 wins and 4 losses in the organization.

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Entering into the world of slap fighting, Sylvia seems to have found his new passion. Do you think he performs well in this sport? Let us know in the comments below.

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Sushant Sharma

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports who has a keen understanding of the complex commercial nature of the sport. With a degree in Commerce from a prestigious institute, Sushant has a unique perspective on the multi-million-dollar industry that surrounds the UFC. He is an avid fan of the sport and has been following it closely since 2016.
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Rohini Kottu