News DeskAbu Dhabi, UAE – Power Slap is making a thunderous return to Abu Dhabi with $VET POWER SLAP 16: WOLVERINE VS. KLINGBEIL, presented by Monster Energy, as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week. The high-octane event will take place on Friday, October 24, at the Space42 Arena, alongside UFC® 321: ASPINALL vs. GANE.
Fans worldwide can catch the action live and free on Power Slap’s official YouTube channel (youtube.com/@powerslap).
Main Event: Wolverine Defends Title Against Klingbeil
The headline bout features Power Slap Light Heavyweight Champion Wolverine (5-2, 2 KOs), a fan-favorite and slap-fighting legend, defending his title against the hard-hitting No. 6 ranked Alan “The Kryptonian” Klingbeil (3-2, 2 KOs).
Wolverine, fresh off a successful title defense against Russell Rivera at Power Slap 13 in June, aims to solidify his dominance. Meanwhile, Klingbeil looks to deliver a shocking upset and claim the championship in spectacular fashion.
Co-Main Event: Dumpling vs. Big Mak
In the co-main event, No.1 ranked super heavyweight Dumpling (2-1-1, 1 KO) returns to the ring, eager to reclaim his status after losing his title. Standing in his way is the undefeated rising star No. 5 ranked Makini “Big Mak” Manu (4-0, 3 KOs), who plans to test Dumpling’s resilience and secure a statement victory.
Tickets & Global Appeal
Tickets go on general sale Sunday, August 17, at 1:00 p.m. via Ticketmaster.ae. Priority access is available for registered fans starting Saturday, August 16, at 1:00 p.m.
Power Slap’s previous Abu Dhabi event, POWER SLAP 9, was a massive success, amassing over 700 million views across social media and attracting global influencers with a combined following of over one billion. The sport’s rapid growth highlights Abu Dhabi’s status as a premier destination for combat sports.
Fans can register interest and stay updated at visitabudhabi.ae.
For more details, visit PowerSlap.com.
All matches are live and subject to change.
