*** Official Sherdog Power Slap Discussion ***Power Slap 14 Friday July 18 @ 9pm EST (Stream Post #7,792)

[DoubleA012]

Slap Fight of the Day...from Slap Fighting Championship (Formerly Polish Promotion PunchDown):

Piotrl "Bonus BGC" Witczak vs Krzysztof 'Bodychrist' Ciesielski

 

[Slapjit]

KO Chris slaps the hell out of a literal can



I'm liking Slap Mondays. It's a great way to interact with fans and post some fun content. Good thinking Christapher.

Spoiler: Still hasn't responded to my request though

Book it, Dana.

 

[DoubleA012]

Power Slap of the Day....from Power Slap:

Russell Rivero vs Isaih Quinones

 

[Slapjit]

So why don't fighters jump before winding up for the slap? I don't see anything in the rule books that state you can't do it.

Had a conversation with chatGPT about the split step, best known for its use by tennis players. It takes advantage of the stretch reflex, which essentially helps propel them in whatever direction they need much faster than if they were to stand in place and try to change directions in response to the opponent's shot.

The stretch reflex is an automatic response triggered by the stretching of muscles and tendons. When a muscle is stretched rapidly, specialized receptors called muscle spindles within the muscle detect the change in length and send signals to the spinal cord.

In the context of the split step, as a player jumps and lands, their muscles and tendons are momentarily stretched and then quickly contracted. This stretching and contracting action activates the stretch reflex, leading to a rapid contraction of the muscles involved. This reflexive contraction helps players generate explosive power and quick movement in response to the opponent's shot.

The stretch reflex provides several benefits during the split step:

1. Increased Muscle Activation: The reflexive contraction resulting from the stretch reflex enhances the activation of the muscles involved in the split step, providing a burst of power and energy to propel the player in their desired direction.
   
   
2. Rapid Muscle Response: The stretch reflex allows for a quick response to the opponent's shot. The reflexive contraction occurs almost instantaneously, minimizing the delay between perceiving the shot and initiating the movement. This rapid response time is crucial in tennis, where split-second reactions can make a significant difference.
   
   
3. Improved Dynamic Stability: The stretch reflex helps maintain dynamic stability and balance during the split step. The reflexive contraction aids in stabilizing the joints and maintaining a centered body position, allowing players to change direction smoothly and efficiently.

Now just imagine one of the strikers doing this, but instead of landing with their weight evenly distributed (or slightly to one side, idk I don't play fucking tennis), they land in a loaded slap position?

I've tested it, and it indeed creates a MUCH more powerful strike. I just think it hasn't been considered yet because you would never do that in the ring or the cage before throwing a strike. Big lol if someone does, and bigger lol if it lands. But regardless, it adds power.

In short, in conclusion, and TL;DR:

These dudes need to jump before slapping. I honestly think this could revolutionize the game.

 

[Slapjit]

Aye yo who's alt account dat is? @jayjules


Also bump

 

[SaltedVinegarfootstomps]

So why don't fighters jump before winding up for the slap? I don't see anything in the rule books that state you can't do it.

Had a conversation with chatGPT about the split step, best known for its use by tennis players. It takes advantage of the stretch reflex, which essentially helps propel them in whatever direction they need much faster than if they were to stand in place and try to change directions in response to the opponent's shot.





Now just imagine one of the strikers doing this, but instead of landing with their weight evenly distributed (or slightly to one side, idk I don't play fucking tennis), they land in a loaded slap position?

I've tested it, and it indeed creates a MUCH more powerful strike. I just think it hasn't been considered yet because you would never do that in the ring or the cage before throwing a strike. Big lol if someone does, and bigger lol if it lands. But regardless, it adds power.

In short, in conclusion, and TL;DR:

These dudes need to jump before slapping. I honestly think this could revolutionize the game.

Your exploration of this subject is absurd and deranged, but you have my thanks and respect for possessing the boldness to follow your dreams.

 

[Slapjit]

Your exploration of this subject is absurd and deranged, but you have my thanks and respect for possessing the boldness to follow your dreams.

 

[Slapjit]

Lol this scrub thinks he can take on my boy the Kryptonian?



Turp bouta get painted.



Klingbeil will unleash a five fingered fury strike like we've never seen before in the growing sport of Power Slap, which you can watch for free on Rumble

 

[DoubleA012]

So why don't fighters jump before winding up for the slap? I don't see anything in the rule books that state you can't do it.

Had a conversation with chatGPT about the split step, best known for its use by tennis players. It takes advantage of the stretch reflex, which essentially helps propel them in whatever direction they need much faster than if they were to stand in place and try to change directions in response to the opponent's shot.





Now just imagine one of the strikers doing this, but instead of landing with their weight evenly distributed (or slightly to one side, idk I don't play fucking tennis), they land in a loaded slap position?

I've tested it, and it indeed creates a MUCH more powerful strike. I just think it hasn't been considered yet because you would never do that in the ring or the cage before throwing a strike. Big lol if someone does, and bigger lol if it lands. But regardless, it adds power.

In short, in conclusion, and TL;DR:

These dudes need to jump before slapping. I honestly think this could revolutionize the game.

Wouldn't a jump be a violation of the "Stepping" rule? You're supposed to keep your heels on the ground, or they allow very minimal heel lift at the most, so a jump would violate that.

 

[DoubleA012]

Slap Fight of the Day...from SlapFIGHT Championship:

'Rocky' Moore (real first name unknown) vs. Ron 'Wolverine' Bata

 

[El Fernas]

Just noticed, Former champion went from the main event and star of the show they had for Power slap 1, all the way down to the middle of the prelims for the #2 card.

 

[DoubleA012]

Just noticed, Former champion went from the main event and star of the show they had for Power slap 1, all the way down to the middle of the prelims for the #2 card.

Yep, Darius 'The Destroyer' Mata-Varona is only 23 and was undefeated in Slap Fighting prior to the creation of Power Slap. After coaching season 1 of Road to the Championship against Team Wolverine (coached by Ron 'Wolverine' Bata) they main evented Power Slap 1 for the Power Slap Heavyweight Championship. They had competed against each other in three prior slap events, including the record breaking 27 round contest. Darius had won all three of their prior match ups, but was TKOed in the Power Slap 1 main event, and then at Power Slap two was the third fight of the prelims, and lost after getting multiple point deductions for violations, his slaps were also much weaker than his opponent. It appears as if the new ruleset is something he is having a hard time adapting to.

 

[Slapjit]

Wouldn't a jump be a violation of the "Stepping" rule? You're supposed to keep your heels on the ground, or they allow very minimal heel lift at the most, so a jump would violate that.

The way I interpreted it, the stepping rule only refers to when the strike lands. As I understand, there's some leeway for follow through after contact, but as you mentioned it is a foul if done during contact.

The only complete document I could find for the Power Slap rules was this:
https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24244296/Power_Slap_Rules__final_.pdf

....
The “Wind-Up Rule”: Prior to completing the Permitted Slap, the Striker must elect (verbally and with hand signals and referee confirmation), the hand the Striker will use to strike and the number – 1, 2 or 3 – in which the strike will land. Each number has the following meaning: “1” means no wind-up. “2” means after the hand is lined up, 1 practice motion is taken, then a strike lands on 2. “3” means once the hand is lined up, 2 practice motions are taken, then a strike lands on 3. The hand may not make any substantial contact with the Defender’s body during the wind-ups (as determined by the referee) or it will be deemed to be the Striker’s strike for that round...

Striker Fouls:
Illegal Wind-Up: A completed Strike or Wind-Up inconsistent with the number or hand declared by the Striker
• Clubbing: Any Strike other than a Permitted Slap to the Permitted Target Area.
• Stepping: One or both of the Striker's feet did not stay in contact with the grounded through the completion of the Strike, including pivoting on the ball of the foot. Minor heel lifts caused by the momentum of the Strike are not a stepping foul.
• First and second infractions: The above Striker fouls will result in the deduction of a point and the loss of value of the landed Strike for that round • Third infraction: Upon accrual of a third of any combination of the above Striker Fouls, the offending Participant is automatically disqualified.
• Delay of Match: Striker fails to complete a strike within allotted time
• Failure to follow referee instructions
• Use of abusive hate-based language
• For delay of match / failure to follow referee instructions / abusive hate-based language, the first infraction is a warning; any subsequent infraction can result in point deduction or disqualification (in the case of flagrant disregard for the rules or referee’s commands) as determined by the referee

No mention of it in the "illegal windup" foul or stepping fouls

I also found this on Slap Fight's website:
https://slapfightworldfederation.org/rules/#:~:text=Clubbing: Any Strike other than,the ball of the foot.

Stepping: One or both of the Striker’s feet did not stay in contact with the ground through the completion of the Strike, including pivoting on the ball of the foot. Minor heel lifts caused by the momentum of the Strike is not a stepping foul.

Where it gets really ambiguous is the wording, "through the completion of the Strike". It doesn't clearly define when the strike has begun, so if it begins after the first measure, you'd be correct in calling it a foul.

Howeeeeever...if this is the case, one could still choose to do the jump method while also choosing to go on 1 with no measure, a la Slap Jesus, and it should still be legal.




Jump - Land & Load - Execute

 

[Slapjit]

Bumping for the UK/Dutch Power Slap fans (and the upside down boys down unda)

Azael "El Perro" Rodriguez is fucking awesome, man.

 

[DoubleA012]

Slap Fight of the Day...from Slap Fighting Championship (formerly Polish Promotion PunchDown):

Łukasz Nowicki vs. Łukasz Lupa (PunchDown 1 Championship Final)

 

[Mack Yancy]

I'm impressed that they allow women to compete in this farce.

Why are you impressed?

 

[Ares Black]

Why are you impressed?

I was just fucking around.


Nothing about this dumpster fire impresses me.

 

[Slapjit]

Klingbeil knocked Vern Cathey into orbit, but still considers it a loss in his mind so he can stay hungry and train like a savage. Basically the David Goggins of Power Slap.



Watch BoxerMaurits' cousin from Texas compete on July 7th on Rumble. (I didn't tag him because unfortunately he doesn't follow the sport and I'm just trying to be respectful of his time)

 

[Mack Yancy]

I was just fucking around.


Nothing about this dumpster fire impresses me.

You posting here helps keeps this dumpster fire on the front page.

 

[Ares Black]

You posting here helps keeps this dumpster fire on the front page.

Fair point.

Although it really only takes a couple of degenerates to do that.