Dana White Jokes TKO Gets “a Cut of Everything” When Asked About Power Slap
Dana White gave a classic Dana White answer when Pat McAfee asked whether TKO owns part of Power Slap.
During the exchange, McAfee admitted he was not sure if TKO had a stake in the slap-fighting promotion. White responded with humor, joking that TKO is “like the mafia” because they “got a cut of everything.”
It was a quick line, but it immediately caught attention because it mixed business, combat sports, and Dana’s usual blunt personality.
Dana White Keeps It Light
White did not give a long corporate explanation. Instead, he turned the question into a joke.
That is part of why the moment worked. Dana White has always been comfortable answering business questions in a direct, casual way. Whether he is talking about UFC, Power Slap, boxing, or major media deals, he often avoids polished language and gives fans a quote they can remember.
This time, the “mafia” joke was clearly meant as humor, but it also pointed to something real: TKO has become a major force in sports entertainment and combat sports.
Power Slap Still Creates Debate
Power Slap has been one of Dana White’s most controversial projects.
Some fans enjoy the spectacle, quick finishes, and viral moments. Others question the safety and long-term future of the sport. But no matter where people stand, Power Slap keeps generating attention.
That attention is exactly why people keep asking about its business structure, ownership, and connection to bigger combat sports companies.
If Power Slap continues to grow, questions about who owns what and who profits from it will only become more common.
TKO’s Combat Sports Influence Is Growing
The mention of TKO adds another layer to the conversation.
TKO has become a major name because of its connection to UFC and WWE. That means whenever Dana White talks about a new project, fans naturally wonder whether TKO is involved or benefiting from it.
McAfee’s question made sense. Power Slap is closely associated with Dana White, and White is one of the most important figures inside the modern combat sports business.
So when he joked that TKO gets a cut of everything, fans understood the point immediately.
Dana Knows How to Make Business Sound Entertaining
Most ownership questions are boring.
But Dana White has a way of turning even business talk into a viral clip. Instead of giving a flat answer, he adds personality. That is why his interviews often spread online even when the topic is not directly about a fight.
This moment was not about a knockout, a title matchup, or a UFC controversy. It was about business. Yet White’s reaction made it entertaining enough for fans to discuss.
Final Thoughts
Pat McAfee asking whether TKO owns part of Power Slap led to another memorable Dana White quote.
White joked that TKO is “like the mafia” because they “got a cut of everything,” turning a simple ownership question into a viral combat sports moment.
Whether fans love or criticize Power Slap, the business around it keeps growing. And as long as Dana White is involved, even a question about ownership can become part of the show.
