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Arab News
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Power Slap returns to Abu Dhabi Showdown Week in October
ABU DHABI: Power Slap, the world slap fighting promotion, is set to return to the UAE on Friday, Oct. 24 at the Space 42 Arena as part of Abu Dhabi Showdown Week, headlined by UFC 321. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Last year, Power Slap hosted its first international event, Power Slap 9: Dumpling vs Da Crazy Hawaiian, in the UAE capital. A sold-out crowd witnessed a showdown between two of the world's best strikers, as former Power Slap super heavyweight champion, Da Crazy Hawaiian, defended his title against No. 1 ranked super heavyweight, Vasilii 'Dumpling' Kamotskii, in a match that ended in a dramatic draw. Power Slap 9 generated more than 700 million total views across social media platforms through promotional and event coverage content and drew global influencers with 1 billion-plus followers. This marked a big step in the sport's international growth and highlighted the region's enthusiasm for combat sports. 'Power Slap has had 13 straight sold-out events, and is now heading back to Abu Dhabi, one of the premier fight capitals in the world,' said Power Slap founder Dana White. 'In just two years, Power Slap has exploded with nearly 30 million followers and close to 20 billion video views across our platforms. The Middle East is becoming a hotbed for Power Slap, and I'm excited to bring it back.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dustin Poirier, Paulo Costa, Daniel Rodriguez, AJ Francis and Eric Bischoff IN STUDIO, Costello Van Steenis, UFC 318 reaction
The Ariel Helwani Show is BACK ... IN ... YOUR ... LIFE! Join Ariel and the Boys In The Back as they react to a monster weekend in combat. Monday's lineup can be seen below: 1 p.m. ET: Ariel and the gang react to anything and everything from the weekend in combat sports. 2:20 p.m. ET: New PFL middleweight champion Costello Van Steenis reflects on his massive, buzzer-beater upset of Johnny Eblen. 2:40 p.m. ET: Paulo Costa checks back in following his big win over Roman Kopylov. 3 p.m. ET: Daniel Rodriguez is back after his thrilling win over Kevin Holland. 3:20 p.m. ET: TNA superstar AJ Francis joins us in-studio the day after Slammiversary. 4:15 p.m. ET: Eric Bischoff is next up in-studio. 5:15 p.m. ET: Newly retired Dustin Poirier closes us out after his final fight at UFC 318.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dustin Poirier, Paulo Costa, AJ Francis and Eric Bischoff in studio, Costello Van Steenis, Daniel Rodriguez
Ariel Helwani is BACK ... IN ... YOUR ... LIFE! Join "The Ariel Helwani Show" as Ariel and the Boys In The Back react to a monster weekend in combat at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT/6 p.m. UK time live on Uncrowned and YouTube. Monday's lineup can be seen below. 1 p.m. ET: Ariel and the gang react to anything and everything from the weekend in combat sports. 2 p.m. ET: Paulo Costa checks back in following his big win over Roman Kopylov. 2:30 p.m. ET: New PFL middleweight champion Costello Van Steenis reflects on his massive, buzzer-beater upset of Johnny Eblen. 3 p.m. ET: Daniel Rodriguez is back after his thrilling win over Kevin Holland. 3:20 p.m. ET: TNA superstar AJ Francis joins us in-studio the day after Slammiversary. 4:15 p.m. ET: Eric Bischoff is next up in-studio. 5:15 p.m. ET: Newly retired Dustin Poirier closes us out after his final fight at UFC 318. Catch all new episodes of "The Ariel Helwani Show" live every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET on Uncrowned and The Ariel Helwani Show's YouTube page. To listen to every episode, subscribe on Spotify or iTunes.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dustin Poirier, Paulo Costa, AJ Francis and Eric Bischoff in studio, Costello Van Steenis, Daniel Rodriguez
Ariel Helwani is BACK ... IN ... YOUR ... LIFE! Join "The Ariel Helwani Show" as Ariel and the Boys In The Back react to a monster weekend in combat at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT/6 p.m. UK time live on Uncrowned and YouTube. Monday's lineup can be seen below. 1 p.m. ET: Ariel and the gang react to anything and everything from the weekend in combat sports. 2 p.m. ET: Paulo Costa checks back in following his big win over Roman Kopylov. 2:30 p.m. ET: New PFL middleweight champion Costello Van Steenis reflects on his massive, buzzer-beater upset of Johnny Eblen. 3 p.m. ET: Daniel Rodriguez is back after his thrilling win over Kevin Holland. 3:20 p.m. ET: TNA superstar AJ Francis joins us in-studio the day after Slammiversary. 4:15 p.m. ET: Eric Bischoff is next up in-studio. 5:15 p.m. ET: Newly retired Dustin Poirier closes us out after his final fight at UFC 318. Catch all new episodes of "The Ariel Helwani Show" live every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET on Uncrowned and The Ariel Helwani Show's YouTube page. To listen to every episode, subscribe on Spotify or iTunes.
Arab News
2 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
Al-Ain set for IMMAF Youth World Championships
AL-AIN: The sixth edition of the IMMAF Youth World Championships it set to get underway on Monday in Al-Ain for the very first time. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport Held under the patronage of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi and chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the event will run from July 21-27 at ADNEC Centre Al-Ain. More than 1,000 male and female athletes from over 60 countries will compete in what is shaping up to be the biggest edition in the championships' history. Participants will compete across four age divisions: Youth D (10–11 years), Youth C (12–13 years), Youth B (14–15 years) and Youth A (16–17 years). The UAE National Team enters the competition with 57 athletes, following a training camp in Phuket, Thailand, as part of their final preparations. The team is aiming for a strong showing and hopes to build on last year's success, where they finished fourth overall and secured 12 medals. Mohammed Al-Hosani, a member of the MMA Committee, UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mix Martial Arts Federation, said that hosting the championship in Al-Ain for the first time with a record number of participants reflects the UAE's growing stature on the global combat sports map. He described the event as a sporting and cultural platform that promotes cross-cultural understanding and empowers youth. 'The championship serves as a launchpad for future champions and a bridge to connect nations through sports. A series of tailored experiences have also been designed for the athletes and delegations, offering them a well-rounded Emirati experience that blends hospitality, entertainment and cultural exchange. 'The UAE National Team is approaching the championship with high spirits and a strong sense of determination. We have all the confidence in athletes' capabilities to deliver a powerful performance that highlights the progress of MMA in the country,' Al-Hosani added.
