Brief
Power Slap returns to Abu Dhabi with title bout on Oct. 23
The slap‑fighting event on Oct. 23 is part of a busy Abu Dhabi schedule that also includes golf, food festivals and concerts through November.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Power Slap 25 will be staged at Abu Dhabi’s Space42 Arena on Friday, October 23, featuring a headline super‑heavyweight title rematch between Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes and Vasilii “Dumpling” Kamotskii, according to Khaleej Times.
What happened
The event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. with tickets starting at Dh150. Viernes, the reigning champion, previously defeated Kamotskii by majority decision in a five‑round bout in June 2025. The upcoming contest marks the third consecutive year Power Slap has held a major live event in Abu Dhabi, following its debut in 2024 and a return in 2025.
What the reports add
Khaleej Times notes that the main card also includes a lightweight clash between Dakota McGregor and Reiley Montoya, and a heavyweight bout pitting Britain’s Louis Robinson against India’s Jujhar Singh. The organisation will stream the entire event live and free on Power Slap’s YouTube channel.
What was said
No direct quotations appear in the source; the outlet simply outlines the schedule and ticket information.
How it came about
Power Slap’s Abu Dhabi run is part of a broader end‑of‑year entertainment push on Yas Island. In November, the city will host the DP World Tour’s Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship (Nov 5‑8), the Taste of Abu Dhabi food festival (Nov 13‑15), the Middle East debut of Real American Freestyle wrestling (Nov 14), concerts by Hans Zimmer (Nov 13), Tarkan (Nov 27) and Ramy Sabry (Nov 28), and the family‑focused Mansour Festival (Nov 26‑29). Earlier Felo News coverage highlighted the Abu Dhabi Comedy Season (Sept 16) and the Grand Prix entertainment lineup (Oct 8), underscoring the city’s strategy to position itself as a global hub for sport and culture.
Key facts
- Power Slap 25 takes place at Space42 Arena on Oct 23, 2026. (khaleejtimes.com)
- The headline bout features Dayne Viernes defending his super‑heavyweight title against Vasilii Kamotskii. (khaleejtimes.com)
- Tickets start at Dh150 and the event runs from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (khaleejtimes.com)
- The card also includes fights featuring Dakota McGregor vs. Reiley Montoya and Louis Robinson vs. Jujhar Singh. (khaleejtimes.com)
- The event will be streamed free on Power Slap’s YouTube channel. (khaleejtimes.com)
Timeline
- 2025-06-XX — Viernes defeats Kamotskii by majority decision in a five‑round title fight.
- 2026-10-23 — Power Slap 25 scheduled at Space42 Arena.
- 2026-11-05 — Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship golf tournament begins.
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “Abu Dhabi to host face-slapping showdown, F1, concerts, comedy shows before 2026 ends”
