Power Slap 14 heads to New Orleans on July 18th, and The House is ready to rumble.
Cooper Housley returns to the Power Slap stage in a high-stakes showdown against Kazakhstan’s Zakir, who’s coming off back-to-back disqualifications. For Housley, this isn’t just a redemption fight—it could be a career-defining moment.
“This is make or break,” Housley told Slap News. “I’ve got everything to gain—but also everything to lose.”
A Fight He’s Been Asking For
Cooper’s been eyeing Zakir for months, even texting the office after Zakir’s debut loss to Turpin to throw his name in the hat.
“He looked a little clubby. But I want that,” said Housley. “I don’t want to see who can palm strike harder—I want to see who’s the better slapper.”
While he acknowledges Zakir’s size and strength, Housley believes technique, discipline, and clean execution will separate real contenders from brawlers.
“If you don’t know what you’re doing, you get exposed fast. We’ve seen noses shattered, lights out knockouts. This ain’t for amateurs.”
Rebounding from Injury and Defeat
Housley’s last outing at Power Slap 10 ended in a knockout loss to Pono Paul—a result he doesn’t shy away from, but one he says came under rough conditions.
“I had a bone spur poking a nerve and a crushed disc. I couldn’t train defense. I came in like I didn’t know what I was doing.”
Since then, Housley has focused on rehab and refining his striking mechanics. No more discus-style swings. Now it’s about precision and power generated through smarter movement.
“This is the first fight I haven’t had to do a brutal weight cut. I can actually eat. I’ve been training like a man possessed.”
Zakir: High-Risk, High-Reward
Zakir enters Power Slap 14 as a physical specimen with raw power—but two disqualifications in two fights have stalled the hype. For Housley, a win here could vault him back into top contender status.
“The office clearly has high hopes for Zakir. But if I beat him, that says a lot. And if I lose? Yeah… I’ve texted Erica. I asked her straight up, ‘Is this my make or break?’”
But Housley isn’t stepping lightly. He’s leaning into the moment—and leaning all the way into the spectacle.
“I’ve got a full Americana entrance planned. This is Iron Sheik vs. Hogan—Power Slap style.”
Message to Zakir: Clean It Up
If Zakir’s team manages to translate this interview, Housley’s got one thing to say:
“Get your form right. I don’t want excuses. I want your best clean shot—or nothing at all. If I get clubbed, I won’t take a DQ. I’m too dumb to win that way. But I plan on rocking your shit completely from the start.”
Why Fans Should Tune In
“If you want to see a dogfight—tune in. Someone’s going to sleep. Either me or him. I’m working on how to slap someone shorter than me. I plan on dropping him and rolling that big-ass bowling ball right off the stage. Then I’m going to play blackjack with Dana White.”
Catch Cooper “The House” Housley vs. Zakir live at Power Slap 14, streaming July 18 from New Orleans. This isn’t just a fight—it’s a statement.