Shocking Knockout of Ronda Rousey by Unnamed Party Garners Over 100 Million Views in under 24 Hours, According to Dana White
Wowzers! Dana White's Power Slap Lands Incredible 100 Million Views in 18 Hours
Dana White and his slap-tastic league continue to make headlines, with a jaw-dropping knockout at Power Slap 13 earning a staggering 100 million views in just 18 hours.
Friday night found former UFC champion Ronda Rousey witnessing the action firsthand at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The event, which coincided with a busy week for the UFC, saw White promoting his unique combat sport right before UFC 317 kicked off.
In the main event, Ilia Topuria knocked out Charles Oliveira with a fierce combination in the first round, becoming the new lightweight champion. Another exciting highlight was Alexandre Pantoja retaining his flyweight title by submitting Kai Kara-France in the co-main event.
With Power Slap taking place in Las Vegas before the UFC's biggest card of the year, many combat athletes were in town to catch the action.
Cousin to UFC - Power Slap
Power Slap might seem outrageous to some, but it's no stranger to controversy. Much like mixed martial arts, Power Slap is centered around combatants standing across from each other and engaging in open-handed slapping[3]. The high-risk sport, sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, has gained attention as a viral phenomenon, but not without a cloud of controversy[3][4].
Studies have highlighted the dangers associated with slap fighting due to the nature of the strikes, resulting in visible signs of concussion and brain injury[3][4]. With more than half of slap sequences leading to participants exhibiting visible concussion symptoms, the risk of brain damage has led to warnings from medical professionals and event cancellations[3].
Power Slap's emphasis on direct open-handed strikes to the head without conventional protective gear sets it apart from other combat sports, fueling debates over whether it can be considered a legitimate sport or an unsafe form of entertainment[3].
Rousey's Epic Front-Row Seat
As one of those in attendance for Power Slap 13 was women's MMA pioneer Ronda Rousey. Before the fights reached the main card, she was treated to a spectacular knockout during the preliminary card[2]. Debutant Stunt Marshall bravely battled against Dontae Smiley, with Marshall surviving a slap from Smiley in the first round before delivering a devastating left-handed slap of his own, knocking Smiley out cold.
Rousey's reaction was a mix of laughter and terror as Smiley collapsed unconscious to the floor. Fans flooded social media with concerned reactions to the intense knockout[2].
Rousey, who signed with the UFC in 2012, became the promotion's first women's champion and went on to achieve global MMA legend status[1]. Throughout her career, she defended her bantamweight title five times, stopping notable opponents with first-round knockouts, before losing the belt to Holly Holm in 2015[1]. She was then defeated in 48 seconds by Amanda Nunes at UFC 207 in her final MMA fight in December 2026, retiring with a professional record of 12-2[1].
Power Slap was just one aspect of Dana White's massive International Fight Week. Another notable event during the week was Mark Kerr's induction into the UFC Hall of Fame by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson[5]. The week culminated with Topuria vs Oliveira at UFC 317, another iconic moment in the UFC's history.
The exhilarating week of fight events in Las Vegas included a surprise appearance by Ronda Rousey at Power Slap, a cousin to UFC that, like MMA, is centered around combatants engaging in open-handed slapping.
Amidst the controversy surrounding Power Slap, Rousey witnessed a fantastic knockout during the preliminary card, further showcasing the popularity and appeal of this high-risk sport.
