Chantilly MMA Academy

Freedom 41 Bout 13 decision
Wilson Melgar of Chantilly MMA defeats James Kappen by unanimous decision.

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Coach Wilson Melgar is prepared for the fight!

We had a great tournament at the IBJJF VA Summer Open! Congratulations to our students who trained hard and earned medals!

Freedom 41:
Wilson Melgar vs James Kappen

Freedom 41 keeps getting bigger! With championship fights, top talent, and a stacked undercard filled with rising prospects, July 25 is shaping up to be one of the biggest Freedom events yet.

Wilson Melgar vs James Kappen will be contested at 72.5kg in the middleweight division under Muay Thai rules.

Representing Chantilly MMA, Wilson Melgar brings 3 fights of experience into the prestigious Freedom ring and looks to continue building momentum with another strong performance. Standing across from him is James Kappen of Rebel Thai Boxing, who brings 6 fights of experience and looks to secure another big win on the Freedom stage.

Will Melgar continue his rise, or will Kappen’s experience be the difference? Find out July 25.

To purchase tickets or the live PPV, use the links in our bio.

Date: Saturday July 25, 2026
Venue: Amazura Concert Hall
Doors open at 5pm. First fight at 6pm.

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Copa Jiu Jitsu Tournaments:🥇 4 gold, 🥈2 silver, 🥉1 bronze. Won 15 matches, 4 losses. Not bad!

Train with champions.
Muay Thai, MMA coach Wilson Melgar