"Slapping Butts in Lingerie": The 'Power Spank' Tournament That Riled Up the UFC President... "Change Your Name" Lawsuit Met with "Don't Touch Free Speech"

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The slap-fighting tournament "Power Slap," founded by Dana White, president of the UFC, has entered into a legal dispute by demanding that the Lingerie Fighting Championship (LFC) change the name of its event, "Power Spank."

The UK's The Sun reported on the 11th (Korean time), "The legal team representing Power Slap's parent company, Skiafo LLC, sent a certified letter to the LFC side at the end of last October demanding they cease using the name Power Spank."

Power Spank made its debut through an LFC tournament in October. The matches are conducted by women dressed in lingerie taking turns slapping each other's buttocks. The first tournament featured eight participants, including mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters, dancers, and adult film actors. The winner's prize was 500 dollars (approximately 700,000 won).

The LFC publicly promoted the event as a parody of President White's Power Slap. However, the Power Slap side characterized this as a clear rights infringement.

Sean Donnelly, CEO of the LFC, took a tough stance. He countered by saying, "We respect Power Slap, but we will not give up free speech," and added, "We are prepared to go all the way to the Supreme Court to defend the rights of all Americans." The LFC also made clear its policy of non-acceptance, stating that "parody is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution."

The LFC, established in 2013, hosts mixed martial arts and professional wrestling tournaments. In contrast, Power Slap, launched by President White in November 2022, has faced safety controversies since its inception, including concerns about brain damage among participants. A recent study confirmed that 78.6% of Power Slap participants showed signs of brain damage.

In a past interview, President White claimed the event was safer than boxing or MMA, stating, "In boxing, you take 300 to 400 punches in one match, but we only get three slaps." He added, "The Nevada State Athletic Commission, which regulates and approves sports for participant safety, made the right decision."

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