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UFC veteran Eric Spicely declined Power Slap opportunity after balking at $2K/$2K offer

UFC veteran Eric Spicely revealed the measly offer he received to partake in Dana White's Power Slap League.

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Q&A: Power Slap President Defends New Sport Against Early Detractors

Frank Lamicella doubles down in the wake of criticism after last week's debut.

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UFC veteran claims he was guaranteed just $2,000 for brutal slap fight

Eric Spicely was offered a spot to compete in Dana White's new Power Slap League but was shocked when they revealed the guaranteed pay was just $2,000

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Jose Aldo says he still has what it takes for a UFC run at 135, despite retirement

Former longtime featherweight champion Jose Aldo said he didn't know he was going to be the UFC's next Hall of Famer.

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Conor McGregor identifies role for himself in Dana White's Power Slap League

Former two-weight UFC champion McGregor is a fan of White's new Power Slap League and wants to serve as a colour commentator for the contests

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Conor McGregor loves slap-fighter "hit so hard she turned into Robbie Keane"

McGregor appears to have a keen interest in UFC boss Dana White's controversial new Power Slap league, which debuted in America on Wednesday night to mixed reviews

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Jon Jones responds to missing out on UFC mega-fight with Francis Ngannou

Jones had been training and bulking up for years in the hopes of fighting Ngannou for a massive fight with the UFC heavyweight title on the line before the Cameroonian left the promotion

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Slap-fighter "may never be the same" after losing memory in brutal KO

Slap-fighter Chris Thomas was brutally knocked out on Dana White's Power Slap League and a doctor fears he could never be the same again

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‘Dana White and TBS should be ashamed’ of Power Slap, says neuroscientist Chris Nowinski

A leading concussion expert asks of Dana White's slap fighting league: "What's next, 'Who can survive a stabbing'?"

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Anthony Smith: ‘Below average’ boxer Francis Ngannou will get a big fight for sure, but probably just one

Anthony Smith is wondering what Francis Ngannou's long-term plan is after the heavyweight champion parted ways with the UFC.

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Video: Dana White faced the media about slapping his wife, and it did not go over well

Our "Spinning Back Clique" reacts to Dana White answering questions from the media about slapping his wife on New Year's Eve.

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Jon Jones admits Francis Ngannou regret ahead of UFC heavyweight debut

Jones faces Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight title in March after former champion Ngannou opted to not re-sign with the organisation and vacate his title

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Francis Ngannou reacts to Dana White’s comments on UFC exit: ‘The only thing I’m scared of is to be trapped’

Former UFC heavyweight champion and current free agent Francis Ngannou reacts to Dana White's recent press conference comments.

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UFC legend Jon Jones admits heavyweight move made him "stay up long nights"

UFC legend Jon Jones has been preparing for a heavyweight move for almost three years and admitted the fear of moving up in weight often kept him up in the early hours

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Francis Ngannou warned he will struggle to replicate Conor McGregor's boxing plan

Francis Ngannou is exploring competing in the boxing ring following his departure from the UFC, but Chael Sonnen believes he is a disadvantage compared to Conor McGregor

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Power Slap Aims to Flip MMA Fans Into Believers

Will the new slap-fighting organization be a hit success? President Frank Lamicella is up to the challenge.

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Francis Ngannou refuses to rule out UFC heavyweight return despite contract row

Francis Ngannou has left the promotion after a new contract couldn't be signed between the two parties, but he isn't ruling out a potential return to the UFC's Octagon

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Jon Jones glad Francis Ngannou ‘knows his worth,’ won’t count out future showdown with him

Jon Jones may not be getting the mega-fight he expected in his UFC return, but lauds ex-champion Francis Ngannou for betting on himself.

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Eddie Alvarez laughs off Dana White’s notion that Francis Ngannou is scared: ‘UFC simply lost the bid’

Former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez blasted Dana White over his comments about Francis Ngannou's departure from the UFC.

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Eric Nicksick: Francis Ngannou didn’t leave the UFC because of money

Coach Eric Nicksick said Francis Ngannou didn't leave the UFC because of a dispute about money. It was about freedom.

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I Embraced MMA. But Slap Fighting: What Are We Doing Here?

In launching a new U.S. league, Power Slap, UFC is taking a truly indefensible position.

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Francis Ngannou has lost at least $7million by not re-signing with UFC

The world heavyweight champion has relinquished his belt by deciding to leave MMA's No.1 promotion after failing to come to terms on a satisfactory deal with the company

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Jake Paul responds to Francis Ngannou giving up UFC heavyweight title

Paul is one of the most famous advocates for improved fighter pay, and frequently made his discomfort with Ngannou's low UFC payouts known during his time with the promotion

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Jon Jones likely the second highest paid fighter in UFC history because of recently reworked contract, says manager

According to his advisor Richard Schaefer, former UFC champ Jon Jones is probably the second highest fighter in promotion history.

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Controversial ex-UFC referee insists Dana White was "too rash" on him

Mario Yamasaki spent almost two decades refereeing in the UFC but lost his job in 2018 after refusing to stop a fight between Valentina Shevchenko and Priscila Cachoeira

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