Dana White always welcomes tough challenges with open arms. Evidently, after his soaring success in UFC, he has now taken on the mantle of spearheading the Power Slap League. Although the new promotion is getting bitter-sweet reception, it hasn’t fazed him. Along with fans, even fighters have been expressing their own views about the UFC lynchpin’s new venture. In addition, Gordon Ryan gives his 2 cents on the launch of White‘s new promotion. Gordon Ryan is an American BJJ specialist who has a black belt in the sport. Moreover, he is also known as one of the greatest grapplers of his generation.

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The American is one of the most glorious fighters. He is a five–time ADCC World champion, two-time IBJJF No-Gi World champion, and a four-time Eddie Bravo Invitational champion. For this reason, One Championship also signed him, however, his contract ran out without him featuring even once due to medical reasons.

Gordon Ryan gives his 2 cents on the Power Slap League

As the debut event comes closer for the Power Slap League. One of the most noteworthy personalities in his field, Ryan did not shy away from expressing his opinion over the new promotion.

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He said, “I saw this stuff live and it is crazy ” Of late, many celebrities and fighters have not spoken in favor of the new promotion. Hence, the statement brought a wind of positivity surrounding the new promotion.

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Ryan joins McGregor and Rogan

55-year-old American podcaster Joe Rogan also works as a color commentator for the UFC. He has spoken about the new venture of Dana White.

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He said, “Listen, man. I love Dana. And I would be a hypocrite if I said I wouldn’t watch this. Because I will watch it, but this is not my cup of tea.” Along with the 55-year-old, the first UFC two-division champion also gives his opinion on the Power Slap League.

McGregor,This power slap championships is growing on me. Who doesn’t like watching good quality clatters hahaha.

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Moreover, he also shared his interest in facing UFC legend Nate Diaz for the Power Slap League. Would you like to see the two go head-to-head for the belt?

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Himakshu Vyas is a Combat Sports author at Essentiallysports. He is passionate about sports, with soccer and MMA being the sports he is most involved in. Aside from that, he follows the global soccer scene. He is a die-hard Manchester United supporter for over a decade. Himakshu loves to play soccer with his friends a few times a week and indulges in MMA training daily to stay fit. This has helped him gain the perspective of a participant in the sports world. He is a huge fan of the first UFC two-division champion 'The Notorious' Connor McGregor and Jon Jones. He respects and looks up to MMA athletes, as he believes the world of MMA is teeming with disciplinarians and athletes who devote their lives to achieving a god-like physique to compete at the highest level. Apart from sports, he loves to travel and cook. He likes to explore different cuisines on the road and creates his own version of the recipes.

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