Graphic Warning: ‘All that for $250’ – Fans in shock after seeing Dana White’s Power Slap athlete shares video of GRUESOME aftermath from slap competition

At Power Slap 5, Austin Turpin's injuries spark debate about Slap Fighting's financial challenges.

Graphic Warning: ‘All that for $250’ – Fans in shock after seeing Dana White’s Power Slap athlete shares video of GRUESOME aftermath from slap competition

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Power Slap 5 was an event to remember, as fans eagerly awaited the bout featuring Austin Turpin. Turpin left a mark despite not clinching a victory. He took on the formidable Ron Bata a.k.a Wolverine. He couldn’t land clean hits in the beginning and absorbed significant damage. By the end, Wolverine retained his title, but Turpin had won hearts.

Turpin’s injuries were evident after the battle. The right side of his face was swollen. Subsequently, he took to Instagram to share a photo of his battered face. Consequently, fans flooded his post with comments that showered respect. However, a section of fans were very sad to see the face of Turpin who is not making enough money in Slap Fighting.

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Austin Turpin a.k.a Tuff Daddy Slim is a 28-year-old from Florida. His unique blend of confident trash talk and undeniable skill made him a standout at the Dana White Power Slap League. He has a Power Slap record of 4-0 with 3 finishes before the fight. UFC middleweight champion, Sean Strickland was at the event, and his reaction to the battles was circulated on social media.

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Dana White’s brainchild is not without haters. Some fighters support the league whereas many oppose it. Anthony Smith, the former light heavyweight title challenger is a vocal supporter of the league. However, Nate Diaz known for his Stockton Slap inside the octagon is blatantly against it. He even went further to criticize Smith for supporting it.

Fans in shock after seeing Dana White’s Power Slap athlete’s post-fight video

Austin Turpin’s injury suffered at Power Slap 5 made waves on social media. Turpin posted a video on his Instagram showing his injury. Many fans are worried about the risk-to-reward ratio of Slap Fighting. The disclosed payout was between $2000 to $10000 for the winners.

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See what the fans had to say about Austin Turpin’s picture of his swollen face. Even UFC fighter, Terrance McKinney commented on the post.

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The Power Slap League is beloved by Dana White. He has also gotten support for it from former champion, Michael Bisping who is a commentator for the UFC and the Power Slap. Moreover, Sean Strickland was recently seen with Nina Marie Daniele at the event. However, Sean O’Malley, the bantamweight champion of the UFC is a vocal detractor of the League.

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