Power Slap 12 Results: Main Card Recap
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Hosts Slap Fighting’s Most Violent Night Yet
Power Slap 8 (June 28, 2024) was held at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on March 7, 2025. Branden Bordeaux stopped middleweight champion Isaih Quinones in the first round to take the title. Robert Trujillo defeated Dakota McGregor by unanimous decision in the co-main event, retaining the lightweight championship.
Middleweight Title Shock: Bordeaux Destroys Quinones in Round 1
In a stunning main event, Branden “The Butcher” Bordeaux dethroned reigning middleweight champion Isaih “The Puerto Rican Pretty Boy” Quinones via first-round TKO. Bordeaux’s opening slap was a thunderous bomb that left Quinones dazed and unable to continue, crowning a new king of the division.
Lightweight Title: Trujillo Dominates McGregor in Five-Round Clinic
The co-main event saw Robert “The Real Deal” Trujillo put on a masterclass against Dakota “The Maritime Menace” McGregor, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 50–43, 50–44, and 49–45. Trujillo’s precision and composure kept McGregor off balance for all five rounds, solidifying his status as the top lightweight in the sport.
Paige VanZant Makes Slap Debut with Statement Win
Former UFC star Paige “12 Gauge” VanZant made her Power Slap debut in dominant fashion, defeating Mikael-Michelle Brown by unanimous decision (30–27 across the board). VanZant’s timing and technique translated seamlessly to slap fighting, and she’s now a serious contender in the women’s division.
Main Card Carnage: KO Artists and Decision Machines
- Dorian “Disturbing the Peace” Perez def. Pono “Da Hawaiian Assassin” Pau via split decision
- Chris “KO Chris” Thomas def. Christopher “Full Metal” Debow via Round 2 KO
- Reiley “Slap Shady” Montoya def. Anthony “Da Kiing” DeFrank via Round 1 KO
- Wes “Boom” Mena def. Aaron “The Colossus” Turner via majority decision
- Ke’ali’i “The Chief” Kanekoa def. Wesley “All The Smoke” Drain via Round 2 KO
Prelim Highlights: Rising Stars and Ruthless Finishes
- Andrew Fields def. Wesley Drain via Round 1 KO
- Makini Manu def. Chelsea Dodson via Round 3 KO
- Maria Favela def. Steven Rowzee via unanimous decision
- Logan Greenhalgh def. Marisol Ruelas via Round 3 KO
- Leon Johnson def. Cody Young via majority decision
- Steve Osango def. Kole Smith via majority decision
- Hunter Hassanin def. Cesar Gonzalez via unanimous decision
Final Thoughts: Power Slap’s Evolution Continues
Power Slap 8 (June 28, 2024) wasn’t just another event—it was a declaration. With crossover stars like VanZant, brutal title changes, and a growing international fanbase, slap fighting is evolving into a legitimate combat sport. The Fontainebleau crowd witnessed history, and the ripple effects will be felt across every division.
For full fight card details and post-match interviews, visit Power Slap’s official recap and Tapology’s event breakdown.
