Hager Won and Viernes Retained at Power Slap 19
Jake Hager defeated Devin Jenkins by third-round technical knockout at Power Slap 19 on April 17, 2026, in Las Vegas. In the main event, super heavyweight champion Dayne Viernes retained his title by split decision over Makini Manu.
Hager’s first-round-to-third-round finish
Hager competed in a heavyweight bout against Jenkins on the Power Slap card at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan. The contest ended by technical knockout in round three, giving Hager the victory.
The main event featured Viernes defending his super heavyweight championship. Judges scored the match 49–46, 48–47 and 47–48, producing a split decision in favor of the champion.
The official card also included heavyweight champion Damien Dibbell’s knockout win over Darius Mata-Varona. Power Slap listed results by bout and method.
Power Slap’s Las Vegas event
Power Slap 19 took place on April 17 at The Chelsea in Las Vegas. It marked the organization’s first show at the venue and was promoted as Da Hawaiian Hitman vs. Manu.
Viernes’ defense remained close on the scorecards, while Hager’s win came by stoppage. The event record distinguishes a decision result from the round-three TKO.
Power Slap’s official recap confirms Hager’s win, Viernes’ title defense and the judges’ scores. This recap does not imply that Hager fought for a title.
