Tyler “The Northern Man” made a massive statement at Power Slap XI in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scoring a brutal first-round knockout victory over Sean Kilmartin.
From the moment he landed, adversity stood in his way, but Tyler overcame it all to deliver one of the most devastating knockouts of the night. Now, with his first big KO in the books, he’s setting his sights on even bigger challenges—calling for only top-tier competition in his next fight.
Manifesting the Win – A Dream Turned Reality
Before stepping on stage, Tyler’s son made a bold prediction that became reality.
“My kid called me the other day when I landed and said, ‘Dad, I had a dream that you won the coin toss and got it done in the first round.’ Then they announced the coin toss, and sure enough, I won. It was just manifesting, building up. I knew what had to be done.”
With his son’s words in mind, Tyler walked into the slap stage with confidence and delivered one of the cleanest knockouts of the event.
Overcoming Adversity – Fighting Through Sickness to Secure Victory
What fans didn’t know was that Tyler was battling sickness upon arriving in Saudi Arabia.
“I actually had some adversity when I first landed. I got sick the first couple of days. I even felt below weight at one point, trying to resupplement. So I was really concerned. But then I woke up on fight day, and it was like it had all washed away. I felt so much better, got hydrated properly, and was good to go.”
Despite these pre-fight struggles, nothing was going to stop him from securing victory.
“I believe I laid down a good enough one to secure my bonus. That was a big one.”
Respect for Sean Kilmartin – What’s Next for His Opponent?
After the fight, Tyler and Sean Kilmartin shared a moment of respect.
“We FaceTimed after the fight. He told me congratulations, and I told him people are going to talk, but he held his head high and said he’s not worried about it. I respect any man or woman that’s ready to step on that stage and do what we do.”
While Kilmartin will have to regroup after this loss, Tyler hopes to see him back in the Power Slap arena soon.
Who’s Next? Tyler Calls for Bigger Challenges
Now riding the momentum of a highlight-reel knockout, Tyler isn’t looking to fight backward—only forward.
“Any and all takers. I saw that Zach Zane commented earlier saying, ‘Come at me.’ If that’s what they want to line up, that’s fine. Anybody above me. I don’t want to fight down at this point. I’ve secured my first big knockout, and I’m ready.”
With the division in flux, Tyler’s dominance at Power Slap XI puts him in prime position to take on bigger names.
Final Thoughts – A New Contender is Born
Tyler fought through adversity, delivered an electrifying knockout, and proved he’s a legitimate threat in the division.
With his first big KO on his resume, he’s now aiming for a ranked opponent—and he’s ready for anyone Power Slap throws his way.
Who should “The Northern Man” face next? Drop your predictions in the comments!