- Dana White’s slap fight promotion held its first event outside of the UFC Apex
- Charles Barkley and Travis Scott were among the many celebrities in attendance
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NFL legend Tom Brady was next to the action on Friday night during Power Slap 6 with UFC Chief Dana White.
Ahead of the highly anticipated Super Bowl LVIII, the seven-time champion sat next two White in the promotion’s sixth event and first outside the UFC Apex. The card took place at the Durango Casino & Resort in Las Vegas and was perhaps the most star-studded gathering in Sin City ahead of the NFL season finale.
It was Brady briefly highlighted on the broadcast when he entered the room dressed to the nines. He then spent much of the event front row as the four-match main card took center stage.
In addition to Brady, Travis Scott, Pat McAfee, Charles Barkley, The Chainsmokers and Machine Gun Kelly were also present.
With Power Slap being White’s newest venture, the UFC was also well represented in the crowd. Former middleweight champion Sean Strickland, recently retired star Jorge Masvidal and UFC legend Chuck Liddell were all in attendance at the event. Former UFC investors Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta also showed their support.
Tom Brady sat front row next to UFC chief Dana White at Power Slap 6 in Las Vegas on Friday
Power Slap’s first event outside the UFC Apex featured stars from the music and sports worlds
EDM Duo The Chainsmokers, Travis Scott and Machine Gun Kelly were all in the audience
NBA and UFC legends Charles Barkley and Chuck Liddell joined the star-studded guest list
Additionally, internet stars Sneako, Speed, Kai Cenat and the Nelk Boys completed the star-studded guest list.
White started his slap fight promotion in 2023 after the sport first gained virality in Europe. Power Slap is sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and was picked up by TBS during its inaugural season.
After the network decided to no longer air the promotion, Power Slap became available on video platform Rumble for season 2.
Despite receiving criticism from viewers and fighters alike due to health and safety concerns, White continues to market the competition alongside the UFC.
Friday’s event ended with Manny Muniz defeating Christapher Thomas by fifth-round knockout to win the Power Slap welterweight title. Sheena Bathory, Brian Ellis and Ryan Phillips also left the slapper stage victorious.