The event will also stream live and free on Power Slap’s official YouTube channel
Power Slap is set to make its highly anticipated return to the UAE capital with $VET Power Slap 16: Wolverine vs. Klingbeil.
The explosive live event takes place on Friday, 24 October, at the Space42 Arena, as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, and alongside UFC® 321: Aspinall vs. Gane.
Power Slap 16 will stream live and free to a global audience exclusively on Power Slap’s official YouTube channel.
Main event
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Headlining the card is Power Slap icon and reigning Light Heavyweight Champion Wolverine (5-2, 2 KOs), defending his title for the second time against the dangerous No. 6 ranked contender Alan ‘The Kryptonian’ Klingbeil (3-2, 2 KOs).
Wolverine, fresh off a dominant title defense at Power Slap 13 in June, is determined to cement his legacy as the division’s most feared striker.
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But Klingbeil enters with one goal: deliver a show-stopping upset and claim his spot at the top of the light heavyweight mountain.
Co-main event
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The co-main event features a blockbuster clash in the super heavyweight division, as fan favorite and No. 1 ranked contender Dumpling (2-1-1, 1 KO) returns to action against undefeated powerhouse Makini ‘Big Mak’ Manu (4-0, 3 KOs), currently ranked No. 5.
Dumpling is hungry to reclaim his title shot after a tough loss, while Manu looks to stay unbeaten and make a statement by finishing Dumpling, something no one has done before on the Power Slap stage.
Last year’s Power Slap 9 in Abu Dhabi drew over 700 million views across social media, attracting international influencers with a combined following of over 1 billion.
The event marked a milestone in Power Slap’s global expansion and showcased the region’s deep passion for combat sports.
From AED 150. 24 October, Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi. For further information, visit Ticketmaster
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