Excite Fight May 23, 2026, Muckleshoot Casino Resort | Co-Main Event: Cameron Burkey vs Brandon Sly & Main Event: Andrew Park vs Shane WhiteEagle
Photos by Moonlight Media
The event featured a full card of regional talent, but it was Muckleshoot Tribal member Shane WhiteEagle’s performance that capped the evening. Competing in his first fight back since an injury, WhiteEagle reminded fans of his resilience with a 20‑second first‑round knockout against Andrew Park in the main event. His win adds another highlight to the growing list of athletic achievements by Muckleshoot Tribal members competing at high levels in sports.
As WhiteEagle continues to climb the regional MMA ranks, his victory at Muckleshoot Fight Night 16 stands as both a personal milestone and a proud moment for the Muckleshoot community.
Congratulations to Shane and Cameron on their wins!! WhiteEagle’s comeback was an impressive performance.
Here are some highlights from their fights:
The Muckleshoot Keta Creek Family Fishing Derby in honor of Leeroy Courville Sr. held on Aug. 15 was an opportunity for families to come together, share stories, and pass on traditions to the next generation.
Wellness-Fitness professionals and Tribal leaders gathered August 4–5 at the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe for Native Fitness, a two-day event focused on health, movement, culture and community wellness.
This year’s Back to School Bash in partnership with the Youth Health Fair on Aug. 27 was the perfect sendoff to summer – and our community showed up ready to celebrate.
More than five decades after Larry Gossett came to the Muckleshoot Reservation looking for Native students to recruit to the University of Washington, the longtime civil rights leader returned to the Muckleshoot Tribal Council Chambers.
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