The highly anticipated Power Slap 17 concluded on Friday night at Mohammed Abdu Arena as part of Riyadh Season, drawing a large and energetic crowd for an evening packed with action, power, and intensity across multiple weight divisions.
In the main event, American Cole “Full Send” Young claimed the World Middleweight Championship, defeating fellow American and defending champion Anthony “Babyface” Blackburn by decision after five tactical and hard-fought rounds. Young started cautiously before gradually taking control, showcasing superior endurance and precision to secure one of the biggest victories of his professional career and ascend to the top of the global rankings.
In the preliminary bouts, Nigeria’s Kabiru “The Nigerian Hulk” Adediran earned a dominant first-round TKO victory over Kazakhstan’s Daniyar “Patap” Shakharov in a heavyweight clash, displaying overwhelming offensive power and control from the opening exchange.
He was followed by another Heavyweight showdown where American Brian “The Predator” Ellis defeated Mexico’s Ro Montana by unanimous decision after three competitive rounds featuring strong exchanges and shifting momentum.
In the Light Heavyweight Division, Kazakhstan’s Mukhammed “Asadullah” Amantayev secured a dramatic KO win over China’s Honggang Zhao in the third round of an all-Asian matchup that showcased speed, precision, and relentless aggression.
Another Heavyweight fight saw Britain’s Louis “Razor” Robinson deliver a clinical TKO victory over American James “The Iron Chin” Siekman, combining sharp timing and accurate strikes to finish the bout in the third round.
The main card opened with a Middleweight contest between Mexico’s Azael “El Perro” Rodriguez and American Andrew Provost, which ended in a Majority Decision win for Provost after a close and thrilling three-round encounter.
In the night’s only Women’s Featherweight matchup, Hungary’s Sheena “The Hungarian Hurricane” Bathory earned a points victory over Ukraine’s Robyn “The Belter” Wereshchuk in a closely contested fight that highlighted the growing prominence of female athletes in slap fighting.
Another Heavyweight clash saw American Dorian “Disturbing the Peace” Perez defeat Kazakhstan’s Zakir “Steppe Thunder” Naimanbayev by decision after three exciting rounds filled with powerful exchanges.
Power Slap 17 stood out as one of the strongest editions of the global series, organized jointly by Riyadh Season and UFC under the leadership of Dana White. Following the major success of the previous edition in Riyadh, this event further cemented Saudi Arabia’s position as a leading global hub for hosting the world’s most prominent sporting and entertainment spectacles.