The world-famous smacks are back once again
If this past UFC weekend left you wanting more, you’re in luck. Not only is UFC 333 coming to Abu Dhabi in October, but Power Slap is also making its return to the capital for another huge night of action.
POWER SLAP 25 Presented by Monster Energy is set for Friday, 23 October at Space42 Arena, marking the third consecutive year the sport has brought a major live event to Abu Dhabi.
It also makes for quite the warm-up ahead of UFC 333 the following day at Etihad Arena.
And now we know exactly what the headline fight will be.
The main event will see Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes take on Dumpling in a highly anticipated Super Heavyweight Title rematch that has been more than a year in the making.
The two giants first met at Power Slap 13 in June 2025, where Viernes claimed the Super Heavyweight Championship after a five-round majority decision. Since then, Da Hawaiian Hitman has successfully defended his belt against
No. 1-ranked Super Heavyweight Makini Manu, while Dumpling is heading into the rematch after a knockout victory over slap-fighting veteran David Zales at Power Slap 22 in Serbia.
The bout promises plenty of power, with the two fighters bringing almost 800 pounds of combined weight to the Power Slap stage.
Dumpling is also one of the sport’s biggest stars and holds a special place in Power Slap history, having been the first slap fighter spotted by founder Dana White before the sport launched.
The Abu Dhabi event will be streamed live and free worldwide on the Power Slap YouTube channel, so fans everywhere can tune in to see who walks away with the Super Heavyweight title.
Tickets for Power Slap 2026 in Abu Dhabi
The 2024 and 2025 editions at Space42 Arena sold out, so this is one event you definitely need to plan for. Tickets are now available through Ticketmaster UAE, and trust us, they’ll go fast.
Fans around the world will be able to watch the event live and free via Power Slap’s official YouTube channel.
Since making its Abu Dhabi debut, Power Slap has continued to build a strong following in the UAE and internationally. Promotional and event content generated more than 1.5 billion social media views; live broadcasts on YouTube attracted over 10 million viewers; while the events also drew globally recognised influencers with a combined audience exceeding one billion followers.
“We look forward to our annual Power Slap event during Abu Dhabi Showdown Week each year,” said Frank Lamicella, CEO of Power Slap.
“Abu Dhabi Showdown Week is the biggest week in combat sports and provides the perfect stage to showcase our live event and our international slap fighters from around the world on a global stage, bringing the sport to new heights year after year.”
POWER SLAP 25 will once again stream live and free on the promotion’s YouTube channel, with the main event and the full fight card expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The event forms part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, which continues to strengthen the capital’s reputation as one of the world’s leading destinations for major international combat sports events.
From AED150. 23 October, Etihad Arena, Yas Island. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.ae
