Power Slap Competitions as a Novel Mechanism of Traumatic Injury

Cayla Guerra1, Chase Edison1, Samuel Jang1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, USA.

Cureus
|November 7, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Power Slap fighting, a new Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) sport, causes unique craniofacial injuries. This case report details severe trauma and nerve damage from an unsanctioned bout, highlighting the need for medical awareness.