Ke’ali’i
Kanekoa

Ke’ali’i Kanekoa enters his next Power Slap matchup as the No. 4 ranked Middleweight with a proven track record of power, experience, and finishing ability across multiple combat sports.

A veteran competitor, Kanekoa has built a 3-2 Power Slap record with three knockout victories, tying him for the second-most knockouts in Power Slap Middleweight history. His Power Slap résumé includes wins over Wesley Drain and Brandon Rhodes, along with a first-round knockout victory over Keifer Roberts at RTTT3. His July 2025 matchup with Darren Godfrey was later overturned to a No Contest after the result was changed following a failed drug test.

Outside of Power Slap, Kanekoa brings extensive combat sports experience, including a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, boxing and kickboxing training, and a wrestling background. He holds a 2-5 professional MMA record with experience competing for organizations including Bellator, Cage Warriors, and the LFA, along with professional boxing and bare-knuckle boxing experience.

Kanekoa was drawn to Power Slap because of the sport’s unique combination of intensity, strategy, and mental toughness.

“I started training for slap fighting because I was drawn to the raw intensity and strategy involved in this unique combat sport.”

For Kanekoa, Power Slap represents another opportunity to showcase his knockout power while continuing to build his career in combat sports.

“Competing in Power Slap provides an exciting platform to showcase my knockout strength and passion for combat sports.”

With his sights set on becoming a champion, Kanekoa believes he belongs among the elite fighters in the division.

“My ultimate goal is to become a champion in my division and be recognized as one of the best slap fighters in the world.”

Known for his power and willingness to take on the toughest challenges, Ke’ali’i Kanekoa enters each fight looking to prove he can continue climbing the Middleweight rankings and clear out the division.

Is there anyone you’d like to slap fight against? I would love to compete against top-tier slap fighters to test my skills and continue growing in the sport. I’ve already upset a lot of middleweights. I don’t care who’s in my way, I’m clearing out the whole division of the weak men.

Occupation/past occupation(s): MMA, boxing, Bareknuckle boxing.