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Debut Video Blog of Luis Saldana En Route to MCC 41 – June 16th
Benly Xamonty – Debut Blog to 4 Man Tournament at MCC 41 – June 16th
Benly Xamonty
I will be competing for MCC 41 on June 16th in a four man tournament. My first opponent will be Will Shutt. The other match will be Luis Saldana vs Tom Ahrens, and the winners we be facing off on the same night, in the main event!
Leading up to the event, I will be posting a weekly blog discussing past and present, so please follow along each Monday on the MCC website or MCC Facebook that is posted below.
I started training Muay Thai at the age of 8 with my father. He was an experienced Muay Thai practitioner. He served in the Lao military and Muay Thai is the platform for their self-defense techniques. My dad was always in the garage just beating the heavy bag with vicious strikes and that got me hooked immediately. Now I had something positive that I could gear my energy towards. Unfortunately I could not avoid using my acquired skills on the school playground. After multiple fights my mother and father agreed that I needed a break from my Muay Thai training. Against my parent’s orders I still found ways to train.
MCC 41′s Four-Man Tourney Takes The Spotlight, Winner Takes Interim Crown
MCC 41 - June 16th
MCC 41′s four-man tourney takes the spotlight, winner takes interim crown
In what could quite possibly become the most exciting and stacked tournament in MCC’s history, the talents of four of the top up and comers have been tapped.
Round one kicks off when undefeated prospect, Luis Saldana faces gritty veteran, Tom “To the Top” Ahrens and former champ, Will “The Real Deal” Shutt takes on knockout artist, Benly Xamonty. The winners will face each other in the evening’s main event.
MCC announces next date, continues to stack card
- MCC 41- June 16
MCC announces next date, continues to stack card
The weather is not the only thing in Iowa that’s heating up! MCC officials are deep underway of putting together another blockbuster card for June 16 at Hy Vee Hall.
MCC 41: Adrenaline will feature a four-man tournament in the featherweight division putting four of the top 145 lb. fighters against each other to determine the MCC Interim Featherweight Champion, all in the same night!
“Look at who we’ve got,” stated MCC matchmaker, Ryan Hass. “We’ve got undefeated fighter Luis Saldana, knock out artist Benly Xamonty, former champ, Will Shutt, and Tom Ahrens- who we know is a tough fight for anyone at 145 or 155. This tourney is crazy.”
But that’s not all!
Fan favorite, Ronnie “Warfrog” Britt takes on Jeremy Castro, undefeated Anthony Bacaam faces off against wrestling phenom, Ryan Adams, and knock out fighter, Donavan Carboney tests his skills against Matt Rider. Plus, Shaun “Supa” McDermott vs Ben Halder, Justin Fuson vs Bryan Alden, Justen Shannon vs Roy Moore, Mike Owens vs Brody Jay and many more! 13 total fights on the card!
Tickets are available now on the website, www.MidwestCageChampionship.com.
Dicke takes belt from Lund in four-round barnburner
LUND vs DICKE
Dicke takes belt from Lund in four-round barnburner
The meeting between MCC’s defending light heavyweight champion, Jesse Lund and Duke Rufus product, Will “The Franchise” Dicke certainly did not disappoint anyone in the packed crowd at Hy Vee Hall last Friday night.
Expecting a stand-up war between the two, Dicke, who is primarily known for his nine knock out’s in eleven outings, would no doubt be a tough challenge for Lund- an equally tough power puncher with just about more heart than anyone that steps inside the cage.
MCC 40: Lund vs Dicke – Main Card Re-Cap
Morris vs O'Brien
Main Card Re-Cap
Chad Vandermark vs. Gary Hedlund
Making his professional debut, hard-hitting Chad Vandermark stepped in the cage to face Gary Hedlund- who was making his second appearance in MCC following an impressive three round fight with veteran, Ronnie Britt.
Most of the affair was spent in the clinch pressed against the cage. Despite the occasional power punch by Vandermark, it was pretty much tit for tat- Hedlund would throw a low kick, Vandermark would throw a low kick. Hedlund would jab, Vandermark would jab. Repeat.
MCC 40 Undercard Re Cap
MCC 40
MCC 40 Undercard Re Cap
Jordan Webb vs. Stoney Stuart
The evenings festivities kicked off in the lightweight division as two former DMX fighters went head to head. Jordan “Boobie” Webb and Stoney Stuart, two aggressive grappler’s wasted little time getting right after it. Stuart, however, established dominance early, and throughout the first two rounds had Webb in trouble, several times, coming close to submitting the elusive Webb.
Webb, however, showed a bright moment mid-way through the second round when a big right hand sent Stuart staggering against the cage. Webb followed that up with a nice lateral drop, however, Stuart was able to get his bearing and finish the round strong.
MCC 40: Lund vs Dicke – Post Fight Interviews
MCC 40: LUND vs DICKE – Weigh-In’s
Fighter Focus: A confident and ready, Will Dicke prepared to go to war with Lund
Will Dicke
