I’m a Concussion Expert—Dana White Should Be Ashamed of Starting the Dangerous Slap League
As someone who has dedicated my life to studying brain trauma, I couldn’t stay silent when I saw Dana White launch the Power Slap League. I get it—combat sports have always been intense. But what I witnessed in this new “sport” wasn’t strategy or skill—it was blatant, reckless violence masquerading as entertainment.
I’ve spent years researching concussions and the long-term effects of repetitive head trauma. When I watch two people stand still and take full-force slaps to the head—without any defense—I see a ticking time bomb for chronic brain injury. There’s no headgear, no movement, no defense. Just direct hits to the brain. Honestly, it’s painful to watch, not just physically but ethically.
People might say, “It’s their choice.” But can someone truly give informed consent to something this dangerous when they don’t fully understand the potential for long-term neurological damage? I’ve met too many patients whose lives were forever changed by just one concussion—let alone repeated, intentional blows to the skull.
And the worst part? It’s being broadcast like it’s fun. Like it’s no big deal. Dana White’s influence means millions of viewers are tuning in, and some might even be tempted to try it themselves. That terrifies me.
I’m not anti-sport. I respect athletes and the discipline behind real competition. But I draw the line at glorifying brain damage. This isn’t innovation—it’s exploitation.
If you care about athletes, health, or basic decency, I hope you’ll speak up too. The Slap League doesn’t belong on TV. It belongs in the past, alongside other things we now know better than to celebrate.
I’m here to say: Dana White should be ashamed. And we all should be paying attention.
