The combat sports world turned its eyes to the UAE this weekend as **Power Slap 25**, presented by Monster Energy, took over the Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi. In what was a historic night for the promotion, Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes successfully defended his Super Heavyweight title against the legendary Vasilii “Dumpling” Kamotskii.
Reporting for **Business Promotion24**, the energy at the sold-out venue was palpable as the two titans went the distance in a highly anticipated rematch that lived up to the hype.
### **The Main Event: Viernes vs. Kamotskii II**
In a grueling five-round battle, Dayne Viernes proved why he remains the man to beat in the Super Heavyweight division. The judges scored the contest **48-44, 47-45, and 47-45** in favor of the defending champion. This victory marks Viernes’ second win over Kamotskii, following their initial meeting at Power Slap 13 in June 2025, where Viernes secured the title via majority decision.
Post-fight, Viernes showed immense respect for his challenger. “Kamotskii is the toughest competitor I have ever faced,” Viernes admitted. He also noted his surprise at the Russian’s power and hinted that a trilogy fight could be on the horizon to settle the score once and for all.
### **Record-Breaking Success in Abu Dhabi**
The event wasn’t just a win for the athletes; it was a landmark success for the promotion. Frank Lamicella, CEO of Power Slap, expressed his excitement over the growth of the sport in the Middle East.
“This was our biggest crowd here, our earliest sellout,” Lamicella stated. He confirmed that the partnership with the UAE capital is stronger than ever, promising, “We certainly will be back next year.” For fans following the industry through **Business Promotion24**, this signals a massive expansion for slap fighting on the global stage.
### **Co-Main Event: McGregor’s Statement Knockout**
The co-main event provided one of the most clinical finishes of the night. No. 1-ranked Dakota “The Maritime Menace” McGregor faced off against No. 3-ranked Reiley “Slap Shady” Montoya. McGregor delivered a thunderous strike in the second round, resulting in a knockout victory.
Lamicella was quick to praise McGregor’s precision, describing the finish as “as clean as a knockout that you can have.” With this victory, McGregor has firmly positioned himself for another shot at the title.
### **Undercard Highlights**
The rest of the Power Slap 25 card offered plenty of drama:
* **Heavyweight Division:** Louis “Razor” Robinson defeated India’s Jujhar “Tiger” Singh via disqualification in the second round.
* **Middleweight Division:** Peter “The Aligator All G” Truchlik secured a dominant second-round knockout victory over Merlin “Action” Muusikus.
### **Abu Dhabi Showdown Week Conclusion**
Power Slap 25 served as a cornerstone of **Abu Dhabi Showdown Week**, a week-long celebration of combat sports and fan experiences. This marks the third consecutive year the promotion has staged a marquee event in the capital, solidifying its place in the international sporting calendar.
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