Lingerie Fighting Championships launches Power Spank as slap-fighting alternative

Lingerie Fighting Championships said it will debut Power Spank on Oct. 11 in Clearwater, Florida, pitching the event as a safer, spectacle-driven alternative to slap-fighting leagues. The new format aims to keep the showmanship while reducing the risk of serious head trauma.

Why it matters: - Lingerie Fighting Championships is trying to turn a viral combat-sports format into something it says is less dangerous. - Power Spank is positioned as an entertainment product that keeps the crowd appeal of slap fighting without the same head-injury risk. - The launch adds a new event ahead of LFC49: Shine On and expands the company's live-event and streaming lineup.

What happened: - Lingerie Fighting Championships announced Power Spank, a new competitive combat sport format. - The event will debut Sunday, Oct. 11, in Clearwater, Florida, right before LFC49: Shine On. - The show starts at 7 p.m. and will stream exclusively on LFC Network on Roku. - The channel can be ordered through the LFC Network Roku link.

The details: - Power Spank replaces open-handed face strikes with a scored competition built around technique, showmanship, costume and character. - The format uses an elimination-style tournament. - Judges will score impact, style and audience response. - LFC said the concept grew out of frustration after one of its fighters competed in a Power Slap match, was hospitalized and missed an upcoming LFC event. - CEO Shaun Donnelly said the goal is to keep the spectacle while avoiding brain damage and serious injury. - Contestants include LFC’s Booty Camp Champ Bella Madisyn, 6-foot-1 model Lilly Jade, local OZ dancers Bebe and Jules, and four other women from around the U.S. - Kim Bass of Healthy Male will host the show. - The winner will receive a cash bonus from AdultClub.AI in addition to the fighter purse.

Between the lines: - LFC is leaning into provocation, but the message is also about safety and product differentiation. - The company is using anti-slap-fighting framing to distance Power Spank from the injuries and controversy surrounding the broader category. - Donnelly called the event a statement that combat sports can be outrageous without being reckless. - The format is also designed to fit LFC’s established mix of athletic competition and character-driven entertainment.

What’s next: - Power Spank will make its first appearance on Oct. 11 in Clearwater. - LFC will follow the launch with LFC49: Shine On. - The company is likely to test whether the new format can draw attention as both a fight-card feature and a standalone brand concept.

The bottom line: - Lingerie Fighting Championships is betting that a safer version of slap-fight spectacle can still sell tickets, stream well and generate buzz.