Former UFC heavyweight signs contract with Dana White's face-slapping league.

Dana laughs during interview. Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

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Power Slap has gained a major new addition. Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) Chris Barnett , who previously fought in the UFC, is the newest recruit for the face-slapping league promoted by Dana White.

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The announcement was made by the official Power Slap Instagram profile this Wednesday (26). Although his debut is not yet confirmed, the expectation is that the former UFC fighter will be in action at the organization's next event, scheduled for September 17, in Texas, United States.

Chris Barnett's history in the UFC

Weighing 120 kg and standing just 1,75 m tall, Chris Barnett caught the public's attention with his physique, which deviated from the standards considered ideal for a high-performance athlete, and his above-average charisma. However, his results in the world's largest MMA organization did not match his popularity.

Although he possessed flashy strikes , such as spinning kicks, in his arsenal, the heavyweight won only two of his six fights in the UFC and ended up being cut from the organization's roster.

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