Caged In w/ Chris DiCarlo: Recent Episodes
Caged In w/ Chris DiCarlo
"Caged In" is a Mixed Martial Arts based podcast, bringing you exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in the sport!
Joe Giannetti (16-5-1) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming matchup vs Peter Barrett (16-6). Giannetti looks to defend his recently reacquired Cage Titans Lightweight title in "The Biggest Fight in Cage Titans History" at Cage Titans 66 on July 20th. Giannetti is not shy about the bad blood between him & Barrett, and he gives a complete timeline rundown of their history. He also previews this matchup & breaks down where he sees his biggest advantages. Giannetti also recaps his preview victory at Cage Titans 65, where he won via Ninja Choke in under 30 seconds.
Jay Curley (2-0 Am) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming matchup at Cage Titans 66 vs Ozzy Martin (3-1 Am) for the Ammy Welterweight Title. Curley discusses his most recent collegiate wrestling season at Roger Williams University, where he made Nationals. We also recap his last fight at Cage Titans 61 where he secured a third round TKO victory.
UFC Bantamweight Brady Hiestand (7-2) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming matchup at UFC Vegas 93 vs Garrett Armfield (10-3). Hiestand recaps his last win vs Batgerel Danaa in April 2023, which he won via third round TKO. After a year off due to staph infection & a torn knee, Hiestand is ready to get back to work on June 15th in Vegas. We also talked about his first training camp post knee injury at Sikjitsu in Spokane, Washington; as well as head coach Michael Chiesa's latest fight announcement vs Tony Ferguson at UFC Abu Dhabi.
MMA Content Creator & Commentator Charlie Quinn joins me on this episode to preview the big announcements regarding Cage Titans 66. We give our initial reactions to Joe Giannetti vs Peter Barrett, as well as our reactions to Andrew Valdina vs Tyler Smythe. Charlie & I also talk about the highly entertaining press conference that took place outside Plymouth Memorial Hall, the hatred between Giannetti & Barrett, as well as the face-offs.
Fares Sharari from The Hurt Business Podcast joins me on this episode to recap the epic event that was Cage Titans 65. The CT Recap Show is officially back by popular demand & we're breaking down every fight from top to bottom, as well as the announcements in between.
Alyssa Tortora (0-0) joins me on Caged in to preview her upcoming Amateur MMA Debut at Cage Titans 65, going down on May 25th in Plymouth, MA. Tortora talks about the past four years training at Lauzon MMA under UFC Legend Joe Lauzon. She also details her once in a lifetime trip out to California to train with UFC vet Mackenzie Dern & what she learned most from her. We finish up the episode breaking down Tortora's matchup at CTFC65 & what the fans can expect from her debut.
Joe Giannetti (15-5-1) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming Lightweight Title fight vs Jacob Bohn at Cage Titans 65. Giannetti and I catch up on the fall out of his last two scheduled bouts at Cage Titans 63 & Cage Titans 64. We then discuss his training camp at BTT Taunton & New England Cartel, as well as his current weight management. "Skeletor" recaps his Cage Titans 51 win over Jacob Bohn back in 2022 & explains how this rematch won't be the same fight. To wrap up, I asked Giannetti about a potential move outside of New England regional MMA.
Andrew Valdina (4-0) makes his long awaited return to the Cage Titans cage on May 25th & I sat down with him at Mom's Basement MMA to catch up with "The Gladiator". We previewed his upcoming matchup vs Noah Abdill, including where Valdina sees his biggest opportunity for a win. He also drops a prediction on how he sees himself winning! We also discussed his recent trip to Atlantic City for Connor Matthew's UFC Debut & what he learned most from being around a full UFC Fight Week. Valdina also talks about his recent change in camp, making New England Cartel his home full time & the evolution of Mom's Basement MMA.
Jake Pilla (4-1) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming bout vs Adrian Haly at Combat FC 7 on May 24th. We dove into Pilla's background, including his introduction to MMA & how he got involved in the sport from a young age. Pilla recapped his last outing at Combat FC 5 where he lost to John Douma for the Bantamweight Title. He is now on a comeback tour looking to get back in the win column on Memorial Day weekend vs Haly. Pilla breaks down his opponents game & highlights where he sees his biggest advantages. We also got into his fight team at Gorilla Crew Fitness & how important his teammates are to him in his life.
Carlos Lozoya (8-4) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming shot at the Combat FC Vacant Flyweight Title on May 24th. Lozoya will be taking on Firdavs Khasanov (9-4) & we breakdown the matchup, as well as where he sees himself having the advantages. We also recap Lozoya's last victory at Combat FC 6 which he won via first round RNC.
The Pais Brothers, Jacob & Drew Pais, join me on this episode of Caged In. Jacob (3-1) leads us off to recap his Fight For It Amateur Lightweight Title win at Fight For It 19. We talked about his third round triangle choke finish & touched on the Ammy rule set in the Carolinas. Jacob also breaks the news that his Fight For It 20 opponent has pulled out & drops a few names of guys he'd like to fight. Drew (4-1) jumps on to recap his Fight For It 19 DQ loss via Headkick in round three. He gives us his feelings on the fight & looks ahead to Fight For It 20 vs Patrick Bird. Drew breaks down his matchup & talks about his recent experience at the WACO Kickboxing Championships.
Anna Crutchfield (2-1) joins the show to preview her Fury FC debut vs Cara Greenwell (1-1) on April 21st. We dive into her boxing background, dreams of being an Olympic boxer & how that turned into a budding career in MMA. We also discuss her Amateur career including a fight at Cage Titans 51 & her SEFC Amateur title victory before turning pro. Crutchfield also talks about her current training camp & taking this next fight on short notice. She also breaks down her opponent, tells us how she expects to get the W in Houston, & her excitement to fight on UFC Fight Pass.
Melissa Santos (1-0 Am) joins me on this episode of Caged In! We discussed her upcoming bout a Cage Titans 64 vs Erica Valentin (4-6) & broke down the matchup. Her debut at Combat Zone 80 in 2023 ended via KO in under 30 seconds in the first round! Santos also details her journey into the sport of MMA & balancing life as a mom, flight attendant & fighter. We get into her training camp at Gorilla Crew Fitness, as well as other affiliate gyms she's cross-training at.
Connor Matthews (7-1) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming UFC Debut at UFC Atlantic City on March 30th! Matthews' broke down his next oppoent Dennis Buzukja & recapped past performances at: Contender Series in 2022, Combat Zone 79 on Dana White's Lookin For A Fight & Contender Series in 2023. We also dove into his background as a Combat Controller in the US Military, his introduction to MMA, training at New England Cartel & so much more.
Miguel Sevasin (1-0) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming matchup vs Jake Hixenbaugh at Cage Titans 64 on March 30th. Sevasin has a beautiful story about his introduction to MMA & how he started his journey in the sport. We recapped his amateur career in which he captured Cage Titans Amateur gold in the Lightweight division; as well as his pro debut at the end of 2023, which he won via TKO in Round 1. Sevasin breaks down Hixenbaugh's game ahead of CT64 & describes where he sees himself having the biggest advantages. We then finish with Hot Seat & shoutouts.
Steve Erceg (11-1) (2-0 UFC) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming Main Card matchup vs Matt Schnell (16-7) at UFC Vegas 87 this Saturday night. Erceg details his upbringing in Perth, Australia & coming up through the Australian regional MMA scene. We also recap his last two UFC victories, including his 50k Performance of the Night bonus in his debut. Erceg breaks down his upcoming opponent Schnell, & describes where he sees himself having the biggest advantages. He also calls out a former UFC Champion as his ideal next fight after a victory on Saturday!
Aaron Phillips (8-4) joins the show to preview his Main Event matchup vs Julius Holmes at Fury FC 86. Phillips talks about growing up in Alaska, his introduction to MMA & details the Alaskan regional scene. We also get into his time on Season 29 of The Ultimate Fighter, being on Team Volk & who he still keeps in touch with today. We wrap up the interview with a breakdown of his next opponent, the potential of DWCS this summer & some Hot Seat questions.
Don Shainis (13-6) joins me on this episode to breakdown his new opponent at Combat FC 6. We talked about training at Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas & all the talented guys he's been getting work in with while there. Shainis also talked about his excitement for his original matchup vs Nate Ghareeb, what went into the negotiations for a new opponent & how he feels about this new matchup.
Josh Medeiros (1-0) joins the show to preview his upcoming matchup vs Adrian Haly at Combat FC 6 going down February 9th in Wilmington, MA. Medeiros is a 4x State Champion HS Wrestler who made the transition to MMA after a trip to Thailand to train Muy Thai. We recapped his pro debut, which he won via TKO in Round 2, & previewed his next matchup, including where he sees himself having the advantage. Medeiros is looking to make his mark in New England's flyweight division & planning for a big 2024.
Kyle "Silent" Hill (1-0) joins me to preview his upcoming bout at Combat FC 6 vs Sam Watford. We dove into Hill's background & introduction into MMA, training at Nostos MMA under Devin Powell & his evolution in the sport. Hill also broke down his highlight reel headkick KO in his pro debut at Combat FC 5. We finish the show by talking about his upcoming matchup & what fans can expect from his second pro fight.
Jacob Pais (2-1 Am) joins the show to preview his upcoming Amateur Lightweight Title at Fight For It 18 vs Upright Odoemena. We recapped Pais' last outing at Ultimate Battle Grounds 17 where he took a tough split decision loss in a bout for the UBG Featherweight Title. Pais talks about his next opponent, taking the fight on short notice & gives us his prediction on how he expects to win on Saturday night.
Ozzy "Toro" Martin (2-1 Am) joins the show to preview his upcoming Amateur Middleweight Title matchup vs Cullen Johnson at Cage Titans 63. We discussed his opponent & how Ozzy feels about the matchup, as well as what fans can expect from him inside that cage on Saturday night. We also recapped his previous bout at Cage Titans 60 vs Brody McDougal which went on to win 2023 Cage Titans Amateur Fight of the Year.
Carlos Lozoya (7-4) joins the show to preview his matchup vs Chris Disonell at Combat FC 6 on February 9th. We sat down for an in-person interview inside Mom's Basement MMA, run by UFC newcomer Connor Matthews, to catch up since we last spoke before Fury FC 70. Lozoya recapped his last two performances, what he's learned since then, training at New England Cartel, and how excited he is to finally be fighting at home in Massachusetts for the first time.
Devon Lozej (4-2) joins me on the show to preview his upcoming fight at Ignite Fights: Mecca XXI for the Vacant Flyweight Title vs Sean Stebbins (3-2). We recapped Lozej's 2-0 2023 & looked ahead to his goals for 2024. Lozej broke down his upcoming opponents game & talked about how he feels about the matchup for him.
Aaron Hughes (4-4) joins the show to preview his upcoming rematch vs Jake Hixenbaugh at Cage Titans 63. Hughes recaps his loss at Cage Titans 62 & speaks on the hype going into that fight as well as what he could've done differently. We also discussed the No Contest in the first meeting between Hughes & Hixenbaugh at Cage Titans 59 & why now was the right time to run it back. "Short Fuse" ends the episode by giving us his Top 5 Favorite TV Shows.
Joe Giannetti (15-5-1) joins me to preview his upcoming Welterweight title defense at Cage Titans 63 vs former Dana White's Contender Series alum Sean Lally (9-6). We recapped Giannetti's last two performances: his loss to Michael Dufort at CT61 & his short notice KO win over Pat Casey at CT62. Giannetti also fills us in on his goals for 2024 & where he's at mentally and physically after 2023.
Paige Wilcox (4-0 Am) joins the show to preview her upcoming title fight at Reality Fighting vs Ashley Barrett for the Vacant Strawweight Championship. The current Cage Wars Amateur SW Champ is looking to add another belt to her amateur credentials on January 6th. We also talked about her journey into MMA, capturing that Cage Wars title, her training camp at Apex Combat Sports & when she might be aiming to turn pro.
Marcus McGhee (8-1, 2-0 UFC) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming matchup at UFC Vegas 84 vs Gaston Bolanos. "The Maniac" walked us through his UFC Debut on 3 days notice at UFC Vegas 72, his highlight reel KO at UFC Vegas 78, & broke down his upcoming matchup at UFC Vegas 84. We also talked about life outside of the octagon for McGhee, including his podcast Punches & Pints as well as his cooking show on Youtube "Munchies with Marcus".
Drew Pais (3-0 Am) joins me on this episode to preview his Featherweight Title shot at Fight For It 17 this Saturday night. We breakdown his opponent Gavin Thomas & recap his last fight at Fight For It 16 vs Fredrick Morris.
Mitch Raposo (8-1) joins the show to preview his matchup at Cage Titans 62 vs Cleveland McLean for the vacant Flyweight Title. We discussed his experiences on The Ultimate Fighter & Dana White Contender Series. With a win at CT62, Raposo will be Cage Titans & CES Flyweight Champion & knocking on the door of an opportunity in the UFC.
Jacob Pais (2-0 Am) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming fight at Ultimate Battle Grounds 17. We broke down his opponent Ethan Blevins (1-0 Am) & Pais gives his prediction on how he sees the fight ending. We also talked about the origin story of his nickname "El Tortuga", fighting for the first time without his brother Drew Pais there, & much more!
Cleveland McLean (17-11) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming Flyweight Title bout vs Mitch Raposo at Cage Titans 62. We talked about his MMA journey, training at Fusion XCel in Orlando, Florida, & what he's learned most about himself through fighting. "Baby Beast Mode" also breaks down his matchup with Raposo; how he expects this fight to go & how he feels about coming into his opponents backyard.
Chelsea "Tiny Tank" Conner (2-3) joins me on this episode of Caged In! We dug into her story & got to learn how she began her MMA journey as well as the her business venture as CEO of Smile Back Training Center in Ohio. We recapped Chelsea's fight history, including her fight against Aline Pereira at LFA 160 after a five year layoff from the sport; also discussed her most recent victory at SCS: Renegade Rumble 6 in front of her home crowd in Ohio. With no fight news on the horizon, Chelsea fills us in on when she'd like to get back in the cage next!
11 UFC Strawweight Tabatha Ricci (9-1) joins me on this episode to catch up on what's been happening since her recent win over Gillian Robertson at UFC on ABC 5. We dove into the origin story of "Baby Shark" & how she started her MMA journey. Ricci also broke down the emotions of getting the call to join the UFC in Summer '21. We discussed her recent 4 fight win streak including her last two victories over Jessica Penne & Gillian Robertson & Ricci lets us know when the perfect time would be for her to get back into the Octagon!
Drew Pais (2-0 Am.) joins be to breakdown his upcoming matchup vs Fred Morris (3-1 Am.) at Fight For It 16. We also discuss Pais' journey into MMA, fighting on the cards & training with his brother, & breakdown his current 2-0 start to his MMA career.
Joe Giannetti (14-4-1) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming Lightweight Title defense vs Michael Dufort (11-4) at Cage Titans 61. "Skeletor" & I caught up on the last minute fall out of his fight at CT58, making an appearance on the Boston episode of Dana White's Lookin' For A Fight, & his engagement to his now fiance. We also discussed how training camp is going at AKA in California & did a quick breakdown of his matchup with Dufort. The show closes with a quick roundup of UFC Boston & the lack of Boston talent featured on the card.
MMA Heavyweight Hassan Graham (1-1) joins the show to preview his upcoming bout at Cage Titans 61 on September 23rd! We broke down his matchup with Max Lombardo, his experience on the PFL Challenger Series 2023, & if we might see him fight for the Cage Titans HW Title soon.
Jayden Curley (1-0 Am.) joins me on this episode to breakdown his upcoming bout at Cage Titans 61 on September 23rd! We announced his matchup vs Tim Melvin (2-0 Am.) & broke down the ins & outs of that fight. Curley also updates us on his training & the addition of Mom's Basement MMA to his camp, as well as Conor Matthews being in his corner at CT61.
The boys are back with another highly anticipated recap of Cage Titans 60, as always I'm joined by Fares Sharari of The Hurt Business Podcast. We went fight by fight & broke down all the action from this past Saturday night at CT60 including the absolute BANGER that was Brody McDougal vs Ozzy Martin. As well as the return of Jay Perrin & Don Shainis, meeting UFC vet Chris Curtis, & Fares tells the story of how he got a picture with Celtics star Jaylen Brown inside The Hall! For the first time, we have two special guests popping in to join us: Andrew Valdina & Nick Hailer.
Shane Dougherty (5-0 Am.) joins the show to preview his Cage Titans 60 Grappling Super Fight vs Jeff Joy on July 22nd! The world has been wondering why we haven't seen "The Dragon" since 2021, now we have the answers! We also discuss how he got into the sport of MMA, his home gym of USMMA, how he got his nickname, as well as a career recap & what's next!
"Shameless" Don Shainis (12-5) is back on the show to preview his next fight at Cage Titans 60 on July 22nd! We caught up on his previous bouts since the last time we talked including his Cage Titans Featherweight title fight at CT53, his UFC debut vs Sodiq Yusuff & his last performance vs Jack Jenkins in Australia. Don also talks about his mindset coming back to New England & competing on the regional scene once again & being back on the hunt for all the regional titles.
Aaron Hughes (3-3) joins the show to announce his upcoming matchup at Cage Titans 60 on July 22nd! We also discuss the controversial No Contest in his last bout at Cage Titans 59 vs Jake Hixenbaugh that ended due to elbows to the back of the head. Hughes breaks down his recent training camps at Jackson-Wink in Albuquerque, NM as well as his sessions back home in New England. We preview his matchup vs Kris Berberich & finish up with some fun random questions.
Jay Curley (1-0 Am.) joins the show to announce his upcoming fight at Cage Titans 60 on July 22nd! We recapped & reflected on his 2nd round TKO victory in his MMA Debut back at Cage Titans 55 in the summer of 2022. He's HYPE to finally get back in the cage after taking the year to focus on his collegiate wrestling season at Roger Williams University. Curley fills us in on his current training camp at BTT Taunton, who we will see in his corner on July 22nd & we break down his matchup vs Steve Hill!
UFC fighter Chelsea Chandler (5-1) joins me on this episode to preview her upcoming bout vs Norma Dumont (9-2) at UFC Vegas 77 on July 15th! We dove into how Chandler got started in MMA through Tiger Muy Thai & what it was like training with Nick & Nate Diaz. We also recapped her MMA career thus far, including her massive UFC debut win over Julija Stoliarenko which scored her a $50k Performance of the Night bonus.
Ike Spearman joins me on this episode to talk about his upcoming MMA Debut on July 1st! Ike was a D1 college linebacker at Eastern Michigan University & also spent time with the Minnesota Vikings as well as the Birmingham Iron (AAF) & Tampa Bay Vipers (XFL). He's breaking down everything from playing ball at a high level to transitioning into the sport of MMA. There's been tons of successful football players turned mixed martial artists & Spearman plans on adding his name to that list!
Dan Argueta (9-1) joins me from the car as he's making his way to Las Vegas for his upcoming bout this Saturday night at UFC Vegas 75. We caught up on what's gone down since the last time we talked: LFA title win, UFC debut, first UFC win, etc. Argueta also breaks down his matchup vs Ronnie Lawrence & where he sees himself having the advantage.
Adam Fugitt (9-3) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming bout vs Mike Malott (9-1-1) at UFC 289 in Vancouver, Canada! We recap Fugitt's first UFC win back in February vs Kinoshita, how he feels consistently being the underdog so far in his UFC career, & once again going into enemy territory to play spoiler. Fugitt is ready to make his mark on the main card of the UFC 289 Pay-Per-View & cement his name as a real player in the Welterweight division. We finish off the chat with some "This or That" & talk about the Celtics loss in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Colin "Superman" Robinson (5-1) joins the show to preview his Interim Amateur Middleweight Title fight vs Jideofor Ojukwu (5-2) at Cage Titans 59 on May 27th! We also recapped Robinson's long list of accolades including: Valor FC MW Champion, GAMMA Silver Medalist, & Cage Titans Muy Thai MW Champion. "Superman" also tells us about how he got his nickname, fighting as the out of town guy in Tennessee for Valor FC, & his future plans to unify the Cage Titans Middleweight titles if he wins at CT59.
Andrew "The Gladiator" Valdina (3-0) is back on Caged In to preview his matchup vs Will "Sriracha" Smith (4-5) at Cage Titans 59 on May 27th! We recapped Valdina's last win at Cage Titans 58 which came by 1st round Rear Naked Choke & discussed how he's been handling the fast success he's found early in his career. Valdina also breaks down the "Luciani Special", his new found love for Cholula & we play a game of "This or That".
"The Biggest Flyweight In The World" Joe Poirier (1-0) is back on Caged In to announce his new opponent for Cage Titans 59 on May 27th! We recapped his Pro Debut win via Von Flue Choke back at Cage Titans 58 & got into what additions he's making to his training camp ahead of his mission to improve to 2-0 in May.
Amanda Ferreira (1-0 Am.) makes her return to Caged In to preview her upcoming fight at Fight League Atlantic 9 in Nova Scotia, Canada! We're talking all about her internet breaking Spinning Backfist TKO victory at Cage Titans 57, fighting in enemy territory at FLA 9, taking over Canada with the crew & more!
Brady "Bam Bam" Hiestand joins Caged In to preview his UFC Vegas 71 matchup vs Batgerel Danaa (12-4). We talked about training at Sik-Jitsu in Spokane, WA under Rick Little, advice he got from teammates Michael Chiesa & Julianna Pena before The Ultimate Fighter 29, fighting on TUF with a completely torn ACL, and much more!
Jeffrey "Whiplash" Tuley (3-1 Am.) joins me on this episode of Caged In to preview his upcoming fight at LFA158 on April 21st! Tuley was an accomplished kick boxer who joined Team USA before he was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at a young age, halting his combat sports dream. Now he's back to doing what he loves & tells us all about his journey! We also broke down his matchup against Noah Gasho (2-0), training at Peoria Athletic Club, what he's learned throughout his amateur MMA career so far & his hunger to make up for lost time.
Brody "The American Psycho" McDougal (3-0 Am.) joins me on this episode & makes his debut on Caged In! Brody & I talked about his journey into the sport of MMA, the growing success of Nostos MMA, his rapid rise up the regional Welterweight ranks & when/where he'd like to fight next!
Jack Burke (1-2 Am) joins the show to preview his upcoming bout at NEF 52: Zero Hour on May 13th! We discussed his journey into MMA, finding his way to the mats of Jackson-Wink, the decision to move from Heavyweight to Middleweight, and of course we broke down his next opponent. All that & so much more!
Ozzy "Toro" Martin (2-0 Am.) joins the show to breakdown his recent 1st Round KO win at Cage Titans 58! The Lima, Peru product tells us how his journey into MMA started through the deep routes of Kickboxing in his family, even adopting his father's nickname "Toro". We got to breaking down his two KO wins & if a possible Cage Titans Amateur Welterweight Title Fight could be in his near future!
Bellator standout Aaron Jeffery (13-3) joins me on this episode to preview his fight at Bellator 293 vs John Salter. We talked about his upbringing in Canada, training at Niagara Top Team, almost joining the cast of TUF29, his current run in Bellator & of course, the mullet!
Reis "The Lord" Newman (1-0 Am.) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming fight at Caged Aggression 35 on Saturday night! He tells me about how he got his nickname, transitioning from competitive Muy Thai to MMA, & how he plans to get the W vs Chris Polanco & become 2-0 this weekend.
Fares Sharari of The Hurt Business podcast joins the show to help me recap the epic event that was the Cage Titans 58 Day/Night Doubleheader this past Saturday! We had the pleasure of the covering the event cage side & witnessed two of the best fights you'll ever experience live; as well as a STACKED card of talent that surely didn't disappoint. CT58 was one for this history books & we're breaking down ALL of the excitement on this episode!
Joe Giannetti (14-4-1) joins the show on fight week of his massive Lightweight Title defense at Cage Titans 58! "Skeletor" previews his matchup against UFC vet Luigi Vendramini (9-3) , talks training camp at AKA & Daniel Cormier's Wrestling Academy, decision to pass on Dana White's Lookin' For A Fight at CombatZone 79 & much more! Also hear what five animes Joe Joe would recommend for new fans.
Theo Haig (1-0) joins the show to preview his upcoming fight at Bellator 292 on March 10th! We talk about how he got into MMA and how he found his way to American Kickboxing Academy in California. Haig also talks about having only one amateur bout before turning pro & making his pro debut on the Bellator big stage in San Jose.
Jack Congdon (1-0) joins the show to preview his matchup at Cage Titans 58 on March 18th! We also talked about how he got started in MMA, training at Lakeville MMA, becoming the Cage Titans Amateur Welterweight Champ, his decision to turn pro & much more!
Andrew "The Gladiator" Valdina (2-0) is back on the show to preview his matchup at Cage Titans 58 on March 18th. We also recap his Rear Naked Choke win at Cage Titans 57 back in January, what he can improve on from his last performance & what he's hoping to accomplish in his upcoming bout. The Gladiator also gives his prediction for the UFC285 main event matchup between Jon Jones & Ciryl Gane.
Alan "Super Glue" Martinez (7-0) joins the show to recap his Americana win at UWC41. We get into his journey to MMA, training at C-Quence & Entram, learning from his cousin & UFC Bantamweight Johnny Munoz, how he got the nickname "Super Glue" & much more! Martinez also gives his thoughts on UFC 285 headliner Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane.
John Douma (7-3) joins the show to preview his Bantamweight title fight vs Joe Penafiel at Cage Titans 58 on March 18th. We got into Douma's MMA origin story, training at Tri-Force MMA, fighting for Bellator amongst some legends, & much more!
"Jiggy" Julian Connerton (1-0 Am.) joins me on this episode to preview his Cage Titans 58 matchup on March 18th. We discussed his Amateur MMA debut fight for Art of Scrap back in October in Indiana & his excitement to build on that debut win. Jiggy is ready to show the Cage Titans fans in Plymouth, MA that he's more than just the Muy Thai fighter we've seen in the past.
UFC Flyweight Miranda Maverick (11-4) joins me on this episode to talk about her journey to the UFC. We also discuss training for pro wrestling & if that's a career path she could take in the future. Maverick also breaks down when we might see her in the octagon again & some potential opponents she'd love to get in there against.
Freddie "Coach Freddie" Johnson (1-0) joins me on this episode to preview his fight at WFC 146 on February 4th! The 40 year old mixed martial artist details his MMA journey & how he found his way into the sport. Johnson also talks about training with UFC fighter Johnny Munoz, breaking down his WFC 146 opponent & much more! Get ready for some wild stories from Coach Freddie on this episode, you won't be disappointed!
Tyler Menard (1-0 Am.) joins this episode to recap his Amateur MMA debut win at Cage Titans 57. The BJJ ace talks about his transition from BJJ to MMA at Lauzon MMA & we break down his first round TKO victory at CT57. Menard also gives us the full story behind the infamous hot dog post fight celebration & lays out what could be next for him for the rest of 2023.
Founder of MindLock, Dylan Nadler, joins me on this episode to talk about the importance of Mental Training in sports. Nadler is a highly decorated, elite-level Taekwondo athlete from Canada who created MindLock to help guide high performance athletes to a stronger mental headspace. We dove into a ton of topics related to mental toughness in sports, specifically Mixed Martial Arts, and answered questions from the athletes themselves.
UFC Welterweight Adam Fugitt (8-3) joins the show to preview his upcoming fight at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Spivac on February 4th! We broke down his matchup against Yusaku Kinoshita, training at Art of War MMA in Eugene, Oregon, his three professional MMA titles, & much more!
UFC vet Cody Stamann (20-5-1) joins me on this episode of Caged In to preview his fight at UFC283 vs Luan Lacerda! We talked about training at Xtreme Couture, traveling to Brazil for this fight, preparing to perform in enemy territory & some predictions for the two title fights co-headlining the card! Stamann is also a training partner of Francis Ngannou, so we got his reaction to the recent news of Ngannou leaving the UFC.
Aaron Hughes (2-3) joins me on this episode to breakdown his upcoming bout vs Matt Denning at Cage Titans 57 on January 7th! We also spoke about his training at Regiment Training Center, how he got started in MMA, goals for 2023 & more!
Andrew Valdina is back on this episode of Caged In to breakdown his upcoming matchup at Cage Titans 57 on January 7th. We revisit his pro debut from October at CT56, preview his next fight vs Seth Basler at CT57, recap 2022, and discuss his goals for 2023.
Joe Giannetti joins me on this episode of Caged In to preview his Lightweight Title defense vs. Saul Almeida at Cage Titans 57 on January 7th. We talked about his latest training camp at AKA, lessons he learned in 2022, recapped the past year & what's on the horizon for 2023.
Amanda Ferreira (0-0) joins the show to preview her fight at Cage Titans 57 on January 7th! We chopped it up about her background in MMA, balancing motherhood & her MMA journey, her goals for 2023 & some fun Christmas themed questions.
"The Biggest Flyweight in the World" Joe Poirier joins me on this episode to catch us up on what he's been up to since his Cage Wars Amateur Flyweight Title win! We touched on his time spent in Thailand at the beginning of his MMA Journey, training at Lauzon MMA & his extra work with Conor Matthews & Pete Luciani. Poirier also updates us on the health of his broken hand, when he plans on fighting next & the timeline on when he would like to turn pro!
Aaron Lacey (7-3) joins me on this episode of Caged In to preview his upcoming Main Event bout vs Zach DiSabatino at Cage Titans 56. We went in depth about his love for MMA & how he got started in the sport, joining Nostos MMA, the story behind his nickname "Relentless", and what the future holds for him in the future.
Zach DiSabatino (10-2) joins me to preview his Cage Titans 56 Main Event bout vs Aaron Lacey on October 29th! We also talk a lot about how he got started in MMA, his gym South Shore Sportfighting, & what the future holds for him. Maybe a spot on Dana White's Lookin' For A Fight in Boston in December?!
Andrew Valdina joins me on this episode to discuss his upcoming fight at Cage Titans 56 where he'll be making his professional MMA debut! We got into his decision to go pro, how he's preparing for October 29th, and reminisced on some memories from his amateur career.
Cage Titans Lightweight & Welterweight Champion Joe Giannetti joins me on this episode of Caged In to talk about becoming Champ Champ with his Welterweight Title win at Cage Titans 55. We also discussed what's next for him & if he thinks he'll fight again before the end of the year. Joe Joe also gives his opinion on the upcoming UFC Fight Night main event between Cory Sandhagen & Song Yadong.
Cage Titans Lightweight & Welterweight Champion Joe Giannetti joins me on this episode of Caged In to talk about becoming Champ Champ with his Welterweight Title win at Cage Titans 55. We also discussed what's next for him & if he thinks he'll fight again before the end of the year. Joe Joe also gives his opinion on the upcoming UFC Fight Night main event between Cory Sandhagen & Song Yadong.
3-0 Amateur Briar Cadle joins me on this episode of Caged In! We talked about how he got started in MMA, fighting on Street Beefs, and his upcoming fight at Caged Thunder 17 on October 1st. Keep an eye out for "Mr. CEO"!
3-0 Amateur Briar Cadle joins me on this episode of Caged In! We talked about how he got started in MMA, fighting on Street Beefs, and his upcoming fight at Caged Thunder 17 on October 1st. Keep an eye out for "Mr. CEO"!
On this episode of Caged In I'm joined by Conner Burks, producer of The MMA Hour & host of No Bets Barred. "GC" gave some amazing advice to anyone looking to pursue their dream in mass media & detailed his career and how he got to where he's at now. We also did a preview of UFC279 & talked a lot about some of the bets we like on this card. Then we finished off with some NCAA D1 Football chatter & how Georgia and Alabama are looking this season.
On this episode of Caged In I'm joined by Conner Burks, producer of The MMA Hour & host of No Bets Barred. "GC" gave some amazing advice to anyone looking to pursue their dream in mass media & detailed his career and how he got to where he's at now. We also did a preview of UFC279 & talked a lot about some of the bets we like on this card. Then we finished off with some NCAA D1 Football chatter & how Georgia and Alabama are looking this season.
Jay Curley (0-0) joins me on this episode to discuss his upcoming Amateur MMA Debut at Cage Titans 55 on August 27th. We talked about his outstanding career as a high school and collegiate wrestler, how he's handling the transition to MMA, training at Brazilian Top Team, being mentored by Joe Giannetti & much more!
David Burke joins Caged In to talk about his upcoming Amateur Middleweight title fight at Cage Titans 55 on August 27th vs Jideofor Ojukwu. We discussed the fast start to his MMA career, training at Nostos MMA under Devin Powell, thoughts on his matchup with Ojukwu, & much more!
"OnlyDans" Dan Walsh joins me on this episode of Caged In to talk about his upcoming fight at Cage Titans 55. We got into the story behind his epic nickname, training at Lauzon's MMA with a gym full of killers, & his 2021 Ammy Fight of the Year vs Jake Caskey. That and much more, don't miss it!
"Jiggy" Julian Connerton joins me on this episode of Caged In! We're talking all about his two recent Cage Titans Muy Thai victories, his future move to MMA, how his passion for combat sports started, & much more. "Jiggy" has quite the story of college football player turned mixed martial artist, so keep it locked in!
Joe Giannetti is back on the show to catchup us up on everything that's gone down since we last spoke in February. "Skeletor" broke some important fight news regarding his opponent for Cage Titans 54 on July 2nd. He also filled us in on training camp at AKA with Coach Khabib, getting robbed his first night in California, & teases some future plans for August!
Hilarie Rose is BACK on Caged In to catch us up on what she's been up to since DWCS. We talked a lot about her upcoming fight at Cage Titans 54 on July 2nd & how she feels about finally fighting back home in MA. Also, Hilarie drops the name of the UFC fighter she'd like to face off against inside the Octagon.
Owner/Founder of Cage Titans FC, Mike Polvere, joins this episode of Caged In. We chopped it up about why he started Cage Titans, his own fight career, being the head Promoter & Matchmaker, the past, present & future of the promotion, & the big Cage Titans 54 fight card going down on July 2nd!
UFC prospect Carlos Lozoya joins me on this episode of Caged In!
We chopped it up about his experience as an Army Ranger and meeting Connor Matthews, moving to MA to chase his MMA dreams, his next fight for Fury FC on June 26th, his desire to make it to the UFC & much more!
This is an awesome episode & Carlos is such a good dude!
"Shameless" Don Shainis joins me on this episode of Caged In to talk about his upcoming Featherweight Title Fight at Cage Titans 53 on June 4th. One thing about Don is he does not hold back about his feelings & this interview is no different. All I have to say is... sit back & enjoy "Shameless". We chopped it up about his start in MMA, training at Glory MMA under UFC vet James Krause, fighting on Lookin' For A Fight, winning the FAC Lightweight title & his desire to get in the UFC. Don't miss this one!
Andrew "The Gladiator" Valdina joins me on this episode of Caged In to discuss his upcoming fight on June 4th at Cage Titans 53. I got to learn a lot about what got him into MMA & training at Lauzon's MMA. We also got into how the atmosphere is in the gym with his head coach Joe Lauzon in the midst of a training camp for a fight with Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone. Valdina also has a custom beer named after him! That & so much more...
Cage Titans Marketing Manager Nick Hailer joins me on this episode of Caged In to chop it up about the success of the New England fight promotion. We got into how important marketing & social media is for MMA fighters, the way Cage Titans takes care of their talent, what's on the horizon for the promotion & SO much more!
Rising MMA star Anthony "The Genius" Romero joins Caged In to talk about his rise to success. We chop it up about his Dana White's Contender Series experience & and contract snub, first career loss, and the grind to get his shot in the UFC. Currently 10-1 as a pro, Romero is gearing up for his next challenge in April.
LFA Flyweight Champion Charles "InnerG" Johnson joins me this week on Caged In! We go in depth about his come up in MMA, his love for track & field, training at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand through the pandemic, getting into the UFC & so much more!
On this episode of Caged In, I'm joined by LFA Bantamweight fighter Dan "The Determined" Argueta! We talk about his come up in MMA, his time on The Ultimate Fighter, being mentored by Cub Swanson, Jackson Wink, and much more!
On this episode of Caged In we got Cage Titans Lightweight Champion Joe "Skeletor" Giannetti on the line. We talk about his time on The Ultimate Fighter, fighting for Cage Titans, what happened with Paddy Pimblett, and so much more!
Gillian Robertson is back on the show this week to talk about her recent victory over Poliana Botelho at UFC Fight Island 6. We discuss what Fight Island was like for her, getting her black belt, & break down her huge W. Gillian & I also preview the Khabib vs Justin Gaethje fight happening this weekend & give our picks!
Hilarie Rose (4-1) joins me on the show this week to talk about her big fight on Dana White's Contender Series on August 18th vs. Cheyanne Buys. We also dig into her MMA career & her goals fro the future.
Jason Jackson comes on the show to talk about his most recent win at Bellator 242 against Jordan Mein!
UFC Middleweight & Light Heavyweight fighter Eryk Anders joins me this week to talk about his transition from D1 College Linebacker at the University of Alabama to Mixed Martial Artist. We also get into some of his past fights, especially the controversial Lyoto Machida decision, and he tells me what he's looking for next in the Octagon.
Sam Alvey joins the show this week & we're talking about his unorthodox introduction to MMA, the spray tan sponsor incident, his move to Light Heavyweight, & much more!
Gillian Robertson joins the show to talk about her big win over Cortney Casey, how she got started in MMA, her time in the TUF house & she makes it very clear who she wants to fight next.