The XCC Is Born

[Don Hughes]

PITTSBURGH POST GAZETTE REPORTS: July 1st, 1996

A new MMA promotion has been formed in Pennsylvania, a state where it is illegal to hold MMA shows. Donald Hughes held a press conference yesterday announcing the formation of Xtreme Cage Combat, along with investors Jacqueline McDeere, Michael Frankley, and Randi Mitchel. The new promotion has plans to hold a show at the end of the month to get off to a good start, but where?

"Ohio will be the site of the first show," said Donald Hughes when asked about the location. "We feel that the close proximity to Pennsylvania, as well as Ohio's growing tradition of MMA shows, makes it a great place to kick off the XCC."

An unknown in the MMA world, Hughes has high hopes that in the near future, he can score a PPV deal, and compete with GAMMA and Alpha-1 as the top MMA promotions in the world.

Matches will be announced in the coming days.

[Don Hughes]

Blurcat.com REPORTS: XCC 1: The Beginning

Blurcat.com reports that the matches for "XCC 1: The Beginning" have been announced. Three champions will be crowned, with another two being decided at XCC 2. The matches, as well as are predictions (in bold) are as follows:

Shane Gilchrist (11-2) vs. Dave Lennon (6-1) XCC Heavyweight Title Match
Bixente Fontaine (9-3) vs. Davis Spyrou (11-4) XCC Middleweight Title Match
Jason Dalglish (9-2) vs. Brandon Sugar (7-2) XCC Lightweight Title Match
Jerry Bogdonovich (8-6) vs. Aleksei Chekhov (8-2)
Truck Gleeson (5-0) vs. Darin Blood (2-0)
Brian Barnes (9-6) vs. Harvey Loeb (9-3)
Percy Catcher (6-2) vs. Kendall Tracey (4-0)
Zachary Gilbert (6-3) vs. Ralph Kohl (4-1)
Robert Darrell (7-2) vs. Korekiyo Anzai (6-1)
Jeremy Sproule (6-4) vs. Cory Brewer (7-4-1)
Russell McPhee (3-0) vs. Rav Kapur (5-0)
Randall Donnelly (3-1) vs. Mugur Boc (2-0)


Note: I'd love to hear your predictions, as well as opinions on my dynasty (this is my first one). Any ways to improve on it, what you like, what you don't like, etc. I'd love to hear from everyone.

[deadboy]

Shane Gilchrist (11-2) vs. Dave Lennon (6-1) XCC Heavyweight Title Match
Bixente Fontaine (9-3) vs. Davis Spyrou (11-4) XCC Middleweight Title Match
Jason Dalglish (9-2) vs. Brandon Sugar (7-2) XCC Lightweight Title Match
Jerry Bogdonovich (8-6) vs. Aleksei Chekhov (8-2)
Truck Gleeson (5-0) vs. Darin Blood (2-0)
Brian Barnes (9-6) vs. Harvey Loeb (9-3)
Percy Catcher (6-2) vs. Kendall Tracey (4-0)
Zachary Gilbert (6-3) vs. Ralph Kohl (4-1)
Robert Darrell (7-2) vs. Korekiyo Anzai (6-1)
Jeremy Sproule (6-4) vs. Cory Brewer (7-4-1)
Russell McPhee (3-0) vs. Rav Kapur (5-0)
Randall Donnelly (3-1) vs. Mugur Boc (2-0)

[UFC-KING]

Shane Gilchrist (11-2) vs. Dave Lennon (6-1) XCC Heavyweight Title Match
Bixente Fontaine (9-3) vs. Davis Spyrou (11-4) XCC Middleweight Title Match
Jason Dalglish (9-2) vs. Brandon Sugar (7-2) XCC Lightweight Title Match
Jerry Bogdonovich (8-6) vs. Aleksei Chekhov (8-2)
Truck Gleeson (5-0) vs. Darin Blood (2-0)
Brian Barnes (9-6) vs. Harvey Loeb (9-3)
Percy Catcher (6-2) vs. Kendall Tracey (4-0)
Zachary Gilbert (6-3) vs. Ralph Kohl (4-1)
Robert Darrell (7-2) vs. Korekiyo Anzai (6-1)
Jeremy Sproule (6-4) vs. Cory Brewer (7-4-1)
Russell McPhee (3-0) vs. Rav Kapur (5-0)
Randall Donnelly (3-1) vs. Mugur Boc (2-0)

And good job for your first dynasty

[Don Hughes]

XCC 1: THE BEGINNING RESULTS

Dave Lennon, Davis Spyrou, and Jason Dalglish were all crowned champions last night in "XCC 1: The Beginning." Match of the night belonged to Shane Gilchrist vs. Dave Lennon, with Lennon upsetting the more experienced fighter. Here are the results, as well as how Blurcat.com and some other fans fared in their predictions.

Dave Lennon def. Shane Gilchrist (TKO 3rd round) - XCC Heavyweight Champion
Davis Spyrou def. Bixente Fontaine (armbar 1st round) - XCC Middleweight Champion
Jason Dalglish def. Brandon Sugar (TKO 1st round) - XCC Lightweight Champion
Jerry Bogdonovich def. Aleksei Chekhov (TKO 2nd round)
Darin Blood def. Truck Gleeson (decision)
Brian Barnes defeated Harvey Loeb (TKO 3rd round)
Kendall Tracey def. Percy Catcher (TKO 1st round)
Ralph Kohl def. Zachary Gilbert (decision)
Korekiyo Anzai def. Robert Darrell (decision)
Cory Brewer def. Jeremy Sproule (TKO 1st round)
Rav Kapur def. Russell McPhee (decision)
Mugur Boc def. Randall Donnelly (TKO 2nd round)

PREDICTION
Blurcat.com - 11-1
deadboy - 8-4
UFC-KING - 5-7

Matches will be announced shortly for XCC 2, including matches for the XCC Light Heavyweight and Middleweight Championships.

XCC 1 had some surprises, crowned new champions, and asked new questions. Is Rav Kapur moving up the ranks? What happens to Shane Gilchrist after his upset loss? Can Darin Blood continue his undefeated ways? Tune in to XCC 2 and beyond to find out the answers.

[Don Hughes]

Blurcat.com reports: "XCC 2: Young Guns" matches announced

XCC has announced details for their second show; XCC 2: Young Guns. The event will be held in California, and will feature two title matches. Many of the fights feature some of the young up-and-coming talent of MMA. The fights, as well as Blurcat.com's predictions (in bold) are as follows:

Daniel Hornsby (9-2) vs. Petey Mack (6-1) - XCC Light Heavyweight Title Match
Xie Ming (3-0) vs. Agustin Gonzalez (3-0) - XCC Welterweight Title Match
Barry Strachan (3-5) vs. Stanislaw Lipnicki (7-6)
Marko Prochazka (10-2) vs. Luke Hilton (4-1)
Dennis Gallagher (3-1) vs. Wayne McKellen (4-1)
Derek South (1-0) vs. Juozas Skerla (1-0)
Leandro Piquet (6-3) vs. Curt Kitsoon (10-3)
Casim Yenkini (7-3) vs. Nigel Malley (8-9-1)
Datuk Ong Ka Ting (0-0) vs. Linton Berry (2-1)
Francis O'Leary (1-2) vs. Jamie Hewitt (1-0)
Silvo Scirea (17-10-3) vs. Eddie Whelan (10-2)
Henning Olsen (3-2) vs. Thorbjorn Rekdal (3-1-1)

Notables on this card include the debut of Datuk Ong Ka Ting, two 1-0 fighters in Derek South and Juozas Skerla fighting each other, the XCC Welterweight title on the line with two undefeated fighters, but only 6 total matches between them, and the experienced Silvo Scirea up against the rising Eddie Whelan.

As always, predictions are welcome, as well as thoughts on how I am doing.

[deadboy]

Daniel Hornsby (9-2) vs. Petey Mack (6-1) - XCC Light Heavyweight Title Match
Xie Ming (3-0) vs. Agustin Gonzalez (3-0) - XCC Welterweight Title Match
Barry Strachan (3-5) vs. Stanislaw Lipnicki (7-6)
Marko Prochazka (10-2) vs. Luke Hilton (4-1)
Dennis Gallagher (3-1) vs. Wayne McKellen (4-1)
Derek South (1-0) vs. Juozas Skerla (1-0)
Leandro Piquet (6-3) vs. Curt Kitson (10-3)
Casim Yenkini (7-3) vs. Nigel Malley (8-9-1)
Datuk Ong Ka Ting (0-0) vs. Linton Berry (2-1)
Francis O'Leary (1-2) vs. Jamie Hewitt (1-0)
Silvo Scirea (17-10-3) vs. Eddie Whelan (10-2)
Henning Olsen (3-2) vs. Thorbjorn Rekdal (3-1-1)

[UFC-KING]

Daniel Hornsby (9-2) vs. Petey Mack (6-1) - XCC Light Heavyweight Title Match
Xie Ming (3-0) vs. Agustin Gonzalez (3-0) - XCC Welterweight Title Match
Barry Strachan (3-5) vs. Stanislaw Lipnicki (7-6)
Marko Prochazka (10-2) vs. Luke Hilton (4-1)
Dennis Gallagher (3-1) vs. Wayne McKellen (4-1)
Derek South (1-0) vs. Juozas Skerla (1-0)
Leandro Piquet (6-3) vs. Curt Kitson (10-3)
Casim Yenkini (7-3) vs. Nigel Malley (8-9-1)
Datuk Ong Ka Ting (0-0) vs. Linton Berry (2-1)
Francis O'Leary (1-2) vs. Jamie Hewitt (1-0)
Silvo Scirea (17-10-3) vs. Eddie Whelan (10-2)
Henning Olsen (3-2) vs. Thorbjorn Rekdal (3-1-1)

[petecrimson00]

Daniel Hornsby (9-2) vs. Petey Mack (6-1) - XCC Light Heavyweight Title Match
Xie Ming (3-0) vs. Agustin Gonzalez (3-0) - XCC Welterweight Title Match
Barry Strachan (3-5) vs. Stanislaw Lipnicki (7-6)
Marko Prochazka (10-2) vs. Luke Hilton (4-1)
Dennis Gallagher (3-1) vs. Wayne McKellen (4-1)
Derek South (1-0) vs. Juozas Skerla (1-0)
Leandro Piquet (6-3) vs. Curt Kitson (10-3)
Casim Yenkini (7-3) vs. Nigel Malley (8-9-1)
Datuk Ong Ka Ting (0-0) vs. Linton Berry (2-1)
Francis O'Leary (1-2) vs. Jamie Hewitt (1-0)
Silvo Scirea (17-10-3) vs. Eddie Whelan (10-2)
Henning Olsen (3-2) vs. Thorbjorn Rekdal (3-1-1)

[Don Hughes]

Blurcat.com reports: XCC 2: Young Guns Results

Another great night of XCC concludes with two more champions crowned, and all in the first round, as well as a couple upsets, and only three fights going to a decision. Here are the results of XCC 2: Young Guns, as well as well as how all the predictions fared:

Petey Mack def. Daniel Hornsby (KO, 1st round) - XCC Light Heavyweight Champion
Xie Ming def. Agustin Gonzalez (TKO 1st round) - XCC Welterweight Champion
Stanislaw Lipnicki def. Barry Strachan (decision)
Marko Prochazka def. Luke Hilton (TKO 1st round)
Wayne McKellen def. Dennis Gallagher (TKO 3rd round)
Derek South def. Juozas Skerla (KO, 1st round)
Curt Kitson def. Leandro Piquet (armbar, 2nd round)
Casim Yenkini def. Nigel Malley (KO, 2nd round)
Linton Berry def. Datuk Ong Ka Ting (TKO, 3rd round)
Jamie Hewitt def. Francis O'Leary (decision)
Eddie Whelan def. Silvo Scirea (KO, 3rd round)
Thorbjorn Rekdal def. Henning Olsen (decision)

Notes: Datuk Ong Ka Ting was up on points after the first two rounds before being TKOed. Is this a sign that he cannot finish fights? Derek South and Jamie Hewitt both move to 2-0 after impressive showings. Xie Ming stays undefeated, however a 4-0 record makes people wonder if he can hold the Welterweight Title long with what little experience he has.

PREDICTIONS
Blurcat.com - 8-4
deadboy - 11-1
UFC-KING - 8-4
petecrimson00 - 7-5

deadboy beats Blurcat.com! Congratulations! UFC-KING much improved from last fight card. petecrimson00 with a good record as well. Let's see if anyone can go perfect!

Matches will be announced soon for XCC 3. Will more questions be answered, or will there just be more questions? Tune in to find out!

[Don Hughes]

Blurcat.com reports: "XCC 3: Dalglish vs. Brewer" matches announced

The XCC will hold their first show in Florida with "XCC 3: Dalglish vs. Brewer." Three titles will be on the line that night. The Main Event is a match for the XCC Lightweight Title between champion Jason Dalglish and challenged Cory Brewer. The match that may steal the show, however, is the semi-main event for the XCC Heavyweight Championship. Dave Lennon will make a title defense against Rav Kapur. Here are all the matches for XCC 3, as well as Blurcat.com's predictions in bold.

Champion Jason Dalglish (10-2) vs. Cory Brewer (8-4-1) - XCC Lightweight Title Match
Champion Dave Lennon (7-1) vs. Rav Kapur (6-0) - XCC Heavyweight Title Match
Champion Davis Spyrou (12-4) vs. Ralph Kohl (5-1) - XCC Middleweight Title Match
Jerry Bogdonovich (9-6) vs. Jeremy Mckenzie (7-2)
Bunrakuken Abe (3-4) vs. Darin Blood (3-0)
Dominykas Jankovic (9-4) vs. Will Kane (8-0)
Korekiyo Anzai (7-1) vs. Gordon Idle (6-2)
Russell McPhee (3-1) vs. Mugur Boc (3-0)
Lachlan Brown (1-0) vs. Kendall Tracey (5-0)
Bixente Fontaine (9-4) vs. Zachary Gilbert (6-4)
Jeremy Sproule (6-5) vs. Brandon Sugar (7-3)
Manol Sirakov (4-6) vs. Bob Dozier (4-2)

Notes: Five undefeated fighters are on the show, with at least one of them guaranteed to be handed their first loss. Will the XCC Heavyweight Title Match steal the show on this night? If Rav Kapur wins the belt AND Mugur Boc wins his match, could we see a future clash of two undefeated heavyweights? Can Kendall Tracey keep his undefeated streak alive and move one step closer to a Light Heavyweight Title shot?

Predictions are welcome as always, as well as thoughts on how I'm doing. Let's see if someone can go undefeated before Blurcat.com does!

[RennikKain076]

Champion Jason Dalglish (10-2) vs. Cory Brewer (8-4-1) - XCC Lightweight Title Match
Champion Dave Lennon (7-1) vs. Rav Kapur (6-0) - XCC Heavyweight Title Match
Champion Davis Spyrou (12-4) vs. Ralph Kohl (5-1) - XCC Middleweight Title Match
Jerry Bogdonovich (9-6) vs. Jeremy Mckenzie (7-2)
Bunrakuken Abe (3-4) vs. Darin Blood (3-0)
Dominykas Jankovic (9-4) vs. Will Kane (8-0)
Korekiyo Anzai (7-1) vs. Gordon Idle (6-2)
Russell McPhee (3-1) vs. Mugur Boc (3-0)
Lachlan Brown (1-0) vs. Kendall Tracey (5-0)
Bixente Fontaine (9-4) vs. Zachary Gilbert (6-4)
Jeremy Sproule (6-5) vs. Brandon Sugar (7-3)
Manol Sirakov (4-6) vs. Bob Dozier (4-2)

[UFC-KING]

Jason Dalglish (10-2)
Rav Kapur (6-0)
Davis Spyrou (12-4)
Jerry Bogdonovich (9-6)
Darin Blood (3-0)
Will Kane (8-0)
Korekiyo Anzai (7-1)
Mugur Boc (3-0)
Kendall Tracey (5-0)
Bixente Fontaine (9-4)
Brandon Sugar (7-3)
Bob Dozier (4-2)

[deadboy]

Champion Jason Dalglish (10-2) vs. Cory Brewer (8-4-1) - XCC Lightweight Title Match
Champion Dave Lennon (7-1) vs. Rav Kapur (6-0) - XCC Heavyweight Title Match
Champion Davis Spyrou (12-4) vs. Ralph Kohl (5-1) - XCC Middleweight Title Match
Jerry Bogdonovich (9-6) vs. Jeremy Mckenzie (7-2)
Bunrakuken Abe (3-4) vs. Darin Blood (3-0)
Dominykas Jankovic (9-4) vs. Will Kane (8-0)
Korekiyo Anzai (7-1) vs. Gordon Idle (6-2)
Russell McPhee (3-1) vs. Mugur Boc (3-0)
Lachlan Brown (1-0) vs. Kendall Tracey (5-0)
Bixente Fontaine (9-4) vs. Zachary Gilbert (6-4)
Jeremy Sproule (6-5) vs. Brandon Sugar (7-3)
Manol Sirakov (4-6) vs. Bob Dozier (4-2)