Power Slap 8: Koa Viernes vs. Danie Van Heerden: Live round-by-round updates

Koa Viernes vs. Danie Van Heerden for the super heavyweight title will serve as the main event bout at Power Slap 8.

The champion from Waianae, Hawaii holds an impressive slapfighting record of 14-1 with 12 of his coming via knockout. 'Da Crazy Hawaiin' is proficient at delivering slaps with both his hands.

In the other half of the event, Van Heerden, the No.4-ranked contender, is vastly less experienced in the sport compared to his opponent. He is 2-1 as a slap fighter with both his wins coming via knockout.

However 'Pitbull' is an MMA veteran with a pro record of 11-8. He is a former EFC heavyweight champion and has even fought under One Championship.

Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from Power Slap 8.

Watch the final face-off between Koa Viernes and Danie Van Heerden below:

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Power Slap 8: Koa Viernes vs. Danie Van Heerden

Round 1

Viernes's slap:

Viernes goes on the first wind-up. The slap fails to have any effect on Van Heerden. Viernes gets a point deducted for clubbing.

Van Heerden's slap:

Van Heerden goes on the third windup. A flinching foul called on Van Heerden will get another slap.

Van Heerden's second slap:

A clean strike, but the champion takes it like it was nothing.

Round 2

Viernes's slap:

The slap sends the South African crashing down to the canvas. He barely survives the 10 count. He still looks to be on shaky legs.

Van Heerden's slap:

Van Heerden's slap lacks the usual power and fails to affect his opponent. Van Heerden looks like he hasn't recovered from the knockdown.

Round 3

Viernes's slap:

The slap once again sends Van Heerden to the canvas. However, he once again survives the count.

Van Heerden's slap:

The former MMA star's slap fails to elicit a reaction from his opponent. The slap seems weirdly to have hurt the slapper more than the receiver.

Round 4

Viernes's slap:

The slap dazes Van Heerden, but the table prevents him from falling.

Van Heerden's slap:

A great connection, but not good enough to discombobulate his opponent. The champion is still unfazed.

Round 5

Viernes's slap:

An underwhelming slap. Van Heerden takes it like it was nothing.

Check out Koa Viernes's final slap of the event below:

Van Heerden's slap:

The last slap connects well. But the champion shows off, barely affected by the shot.

Stay tuned for the official decision.

Official Decision: Koa Viernes def. Danie Van Heerden via unanimous decision. (48-44, 47-45x2)