The Rise of Slap Fighting: America's First Official Slap Fighting League

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This chapter explores the rise of slap fighting as a combat sport and discusses the creation of America's first official slap fighting league, backed by the chairman of the UFC. It delves into the rules and dynamics of slap fighting, including a new sport called PowerSlap, and mentions the future growth of the sport with the establishment of a league.

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