Wolverine vs Klingbeil headlines Power Slap 16 event in Abu Dhabi
- Last updated: August 23, 2025 | 14:57
Power Slap announced its sixteenth live event and its return to Abu Dhabi with $Vet Power Slap 16.
Headlining Power Slap 16 at the Space42 Arena will be fan favorite and slap fighting legend, Power Slap Light Heavyweight Champion Wolverine (5-2, 2 KOs), returning to defend his title for the second time against surging contender No. 6 ranked Alan “The Kryptonian” Klingbeil (3-2, 2 KOs).
Wolverine once again steps up to solidify his reign as champion after successfully defending his light heavyweight title against Russell Rivera at Power Slap 13 in June.
The Kryptonian intends to deliver a highlight-reel upset to prove that he has the most power in the light heavyweight division and take down the legend in spectacular fashion to claim Power Slap gold.
In the co-main event, slap fighting icon and No.1 ranked Power Slap super heavyweight contender Dumpling (2-1-1, 1 KO) takes on the undefeated rising star No. 5 ranked Makini “Big Mak” Manu (4-0, 3 KOs). Dumpling returns to action for the first time since losing the Power Slap Super Heavyweight Championship with his sights set on reminding the world of the skills that earned him the top spot in the division. Manu aims to put his iron chin to the test and become the first man to finish Dumpling on the Power Slap stage.
Additional matches will be announced in the coming weeks.
Power Slap saw tremendous success in Abu Dhabi last year, captivating both local and international fans. Power Slap 9 generated over 700 million total views across social media platforms through promotional and event coverage content and drew global influencers with one billion+ followers.
This marked a major step in the sport’s international growth and highlighted the region’s enthusiasm for combat sports.
Power Slap is the world’s premier slap fighting promotion, regulated and sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, and other athletic commissions across the United States. Power Slap was founded by Dana White, Lorenzo Fertitta and Craig Piligian, in partnership with Ultimate Fighting Championship.