{
  "id": 16014506,
  "title": "Dayne Viernes out to cement status as Power Slap greatest in Abu Dhabi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/dayne-viernes-out-to-cement-status-as-power-slap-greatest-in-abu-dhabi-16014506",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-22T07:34:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/10/22/dayne-viernes-out-to-cement-status-as-power-slap-greatest-in-abu-dhabi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dayne \"Da Hawaiian Hitman\" Viernes aims to solidify his reputation as the premier super heavyweight in Power Slap by defending his title against Vasilii \"Dumpling\" Kamotskii in Abu Dhabi next month. Their rematch comes just a month before UFC 333 and marks Viernes' first appearance in the UAE capital. After defeating Kamotskii in June 2025, Viernes successfully defended his belt against top-ranked super heavyweight Makini \"Big Mak\" Manu, taking a split decision. The rivalry between Kamotskii and Viernes' family extends back to October 2024, when Kamotskii faced Viernes' brother Layne with a majority draw. For Viernes, the goal is to knock out Kamotskii and claim the title as the greatest super heavyweight of Power Slap of all time. For Kamotskii, a return to Abu Dhabi offers a chance to avenge his losses and cement his own legacy as the best super heavyweight in Power Slap. Power Slap CEO Frank Lamicella sees the event as a significant opportunity to showcase the sport on a global stage, as Abu Dhabi is known as the fight capital of the world.",
  "summary": "Dayne “Da Hawaiian Hitman” Viernes is looking to cement his status as the greatest super heavyweight of Power Slap when he defends his title against Vasilii “Dumpling” Kamotskii in Abu Dhabi next month. Viernes made his second title defence against the man he dethroned in June 2025, taking a majority decision over Kamotskii in five rounds at Power Slap 13. Power Slap 25 takes place at Abu Dhabi’s…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Dayne Viernes out to cement status as Power Slap greatest in Abu Dhabi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/dayne-viernes-out-to-cement-status-as-power-slap-greatest-in-abu-dhabi",
        "published": "2026-10-22T07:34:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}