Dana White gets into lawsuit battle over ‘Power Spank’ competition

UFC boss Dana White has sent a cease and desist letter to the Lingerie Fighting Championship over “Power Spank”, a parody segment at its events. The dispute raises a question about whether the segment can continue as protected speech under the US First Amendment.

Power Spank features women in lingerie taking turns slapping an opponent’s backside, while Power Slap involves open-handed blows to the face over up to three rounds. LFC chief executive Shaun Donnelly says the company will defend its right to the parody and argues it offers spectacle without the brain injuries he associates with Power Slap. The letter was sent in October, and LFC says it will not back down.