It's been several years since the inception of a new combat sport, called slap fighting, and the concern over traumatic brain injuries is mounting. A team of neurologists has now reviewed the footage ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Professional fighting events where two competitors take turns forcefully slapping each other with an open hand can now happen in Texas after a vote last month by state regulators. The ...

It doesn't really seem necessary to say this but slap fighting is not one of those sports that has a lot of healthful side effects. It's growing quite a following anyway, with millions watching ...

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 18, 2024 – University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine experts analyzed visible signs of concussion in individuals participating in professional slap fighting competitions and ...

Retired UFC star Luke Rockhold hints at a shocking next move in his combat sports journey. The controversial world of professional slap fighting might be his next stop.

Reliance on rules In October 2025, China's 33-year-old mixed martial artist Ding Miao stepped onto the stage, marking the ...

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma House voted to better regulate the growing sports of slap fighting, bare-knuckle fighting and kickboxing. The Oklahoma Attorney General's Office and the promoters of these ...

The first academic study to provide quantitative assessment of the possible dangers of competitive slap fighting offers a starting point for conversations about ensuring participants' long-term health ...