Desert Thunder Power Slap 17- Blackburn vs Young 2
Power Slap storms into Riyadh on Friday, Oct 31, 2025, as Mohammed Abdo Arena lights up for Power Slap 17: Blackburn vs. Young 2. The welterweight strap is on the line in a high-speed rematch, backed by a “don’t blink” heavyweight clash (Dorian Perez vs. Zakir Naimanbayev) and a fast, technical women’s showcase (Sheena Bathory vs. Robyn Wereshchuk). Big-show production, international crowd, viral-moment potential—Riyadh is set to turn the volume all the way up. 🔥 Power Slap
Welterweight Title (5 rounds)
Anthony “Babyface” Blackburn (C) — 5-0-1
vs. Cole “Full Send” Young (#4) — 2-2-1
Why it slaps: The champ’s precision vs. Young’s raw power in a rematch with real heat. Blackburn is coming off a title defense at Power Slap 13 (and he owns the PS10 Match of the Year from the Muniz rematch). Young brings legit KO threat and sits in the crowded #4 tier at welterweight. ⚔️
Blackburn last fight: Won (title defense) at Power Slap 13. Power Slap
Co-Main — Heavyweight
Dorian “Disturbing the Peace” Perez (#1) — 6-3-0
vs. Zakir “Steppe Thunder” Naimanbayev (#5) — 1-0-0
Why it slaps: Perez has seven finishes on his ledger across formats and the #1 spot; Naimanbayev is unbeaten in PS and won at Power Slap 13, bringing momentum and a thudding right hand. Big men, small margins. 💥
Perez last notable PS result: Decision loss to champion Damien Dibbell at PS10 (title shot), rebounded on subsequent cards to hold #1. Power Slap
Naimanbayev last fight: Winner at PS13. Power Slap
Women’s Featherweight
Sheena “The Hungarian Hurricane” Bathory — 4-0-0
vs. Robyn “The Belter” Wereshchuk — 1-0-0
Why it slaps: Two proven winners, zero fear. Bathory is fresh off a unanimous decision win at PS11; Robyn owns a quality majority decision over Jackie Cataline at PS9. Expect pace and accuracy here. 👊
Bathory last fight: UD win at PS11. Power Slap
Wereshchuk last fight: SD win at PS9. Power Slap
Welterweight
Azael “El Perro” Rodriguez (#2) — 6-3-0
vs. Andrew “The Big Bad Wolf” Provost (#5) — 2-1-0
Why it slaps: Two top-5 welterweights with different gears—Azael’s pressure and volume vs. Provost’s compact power. Ranked stakes = sneaky banger. 🔒
Rodriguez last appearance: Featured on the PS13 title card opposite Blackburn. Power Slap
Provost last fight: Enters 2-1 from his striker profile; big step up in name value. Power Slap
Heavyweight
James Siekmann (#6 HW) — 2-1-0 vs. Louis “Razor” Robinson — Power Slap debut (BritSlap champ)
Why it slaps: Siekmann is a certified heavyweight problem—big base, disciplined setups, and a thudding return that doesn’t need many chances to put you out! “Razor” arrives from the UK scene with knockout buzz and a compact wind-up that travels well. Power Slap
Lightweight
Zhao Honggang — PS debut vs. Muhammad Amantaev — PS debut
Why it slaps: New blood showcase—styles unknown, fireworks highly possible. Reddit
Heavyweight
Brian Ellis (#9 HW) — 2-2-0 vs. Ro Montana (#10 HW) — 1-1-0
Why it slaps: Top-10 heavyweights collide; Ellis returns with size and experience, Montana brings activity.
Final Thoughts
That’s the table set for Power Slap 17: Blackburn vs. Young 2 — title stakes, ranked heavies, and real breakout potential up and down the slate. Keep an eye out for our full Slap Wager Watch breakdown dropping soon. We’ll bring fresh Hub-SlapScore snapshots 🥊, leans, and the storylines that matter most heading into Riyadh.
How to Watch
Power Slap 17: Blackburn vs. Young 2 — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — streaming LIVE & FREE on YouTube.