Cage Titans storms back this Saturday with their 34th show. The show will take place on June 17th at Plymouth Memorial Hall. It is a beautiful tiered seating with the cage smack dab in the middle. The sound in there from the crowd is amazing and really is quite an experience. The doors will be opening at 5pm and the first fight is set to start at 6pm. There are a total of 17 fights including 2 amateur battles and 6 professional bouts. Mike Polvere and company have been busy working on Table Talk episodes and matching up fighters. Please follow along as I break down the fight card in its entirety.
145 AM Aaron Hughes (0-2, Regiment Training) vs John Payne (0-3, Lauzon MMA)
The first fight of the night is between Aaron Hughes and John Payne. Hughes trains with Regiment Training and comes into this fight with an 0-2 record. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 1 by decision. His opponent is John Payne and he trains with Lauzon MMA. He comes into this fight with an 0-3 record. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 2 by submission. Both fighters are looking for their first win and one of them will get just that this Saturday!
185 AM Pat Crowley (0-1, Florian BJJ) vs Brandon Conrad (0-0, Juniko)
Next up is Pat Crowley taking on Brandon Conrad at 185 lbs. Crowley trains with Florian BJJ and comes into this fight with an 0-1 record. He lost his first amateur bout by submission to Fabio Cherant. His opponent is Brandon Conrad and he trains with Juniko. Conrad will be making his amateur debut. Once again, both fighters will be looking to get their first taste of victory and that makes this fight a good one.
145 AM Jordan Brown (1-0, Warrior Warehouse) vs Matt Waddell (0-0, Lauzon MMA)
Then at 145 lbs Jordan Brown will face off against Matt Waddell. Jordan trains with Warrior Warehouse and comes into this fight with a 1-0 record. He won his first fight by decision at the last Cage Titans show. He is looking to continue that streak. Standing in his way is Matt Waddell and he trains with Lauzon MMA. He will be stepping into the cage for the first time. Another fight with close records which should make this another solid battle.
Then at 145 lbs Jordan Brown will face off against Matt Waddell. Jordan trains with Warrior Warehouse and comes into this fight with a 1-0 record. He won his first fight by decision at the last Cage Titans show. He is looking to continue that streak. Standing in his way is Matt Waddell and he trains with Lauzon MMA. He will be stepping into the cage for the first time. Another fight with close records which should make this another solid battle.
150 AM Chris Sniger (1-1, SBG East) vs Antoine Caparotta (3-1, SSSF)
Chris Sniger is set to square off against Antoine Caparotta at a catch weight of 150 lbs. Sniger trains with SBG East and comes into this fight with a 1-1 record. He won 1 fight by ko/tko and lost 1 fight by submission. His opponent is Antoine Caparotta and he trains with SSSF. He is one of many SSSF fighters on the card for the night. He steps into this fight with a 3-1 record 1 win by ko/tko and 2 wins by submission. Both fighters have proven in the cage that they can win with their hands. I see this one being a slugfest.
Chris Sniger is set to square off against Antoine Caparotta at a catch weight of 150 lbs. Sniger trains with SBG East and comes into this fight with a 1-1 record. He won 1 fight by ko/tko and lost 1 fight by submission. His opponent is Antoine Caparotta and he trains with SSSF. He is one of many SSSF fighters on the card for the night. He steps into this fight with a 3-1 record 1 win by ko/tko and 2 wins by submission. Both fighters have proven in the cage that they can win with their hands. I see this one being a slugfest.
205 AM Ron Marshall (1-3, Nostos) vs Fabio Cherant (2-1, Juniko)
Then at 205 lbs Ron Marshall takes on Fabio Cherant. Marshall trains with Nostos and comes into this fight with a 1-3 record. He has 1 win by decision against none other than Fabio Cherant. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 3 by punches. His opponent is Fabio Cherant and he trains out of Juniko. He comes into this fight with a 2-1 record with 2 wins by submission. This fight is a rematch that Fabio wants to prove to everyone that he is the better fighter. Marshall will be looking to show the world that the first win was no fluke.
Then at 205 lbs Ron Marshall takes on Fabio Cherant. Marshall trains with Nostos and comes into this fight with a 1-3 record. He has 1 win by decision against none other than Fabio Cherant. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 3 by punches. His opponent is Fabio Cherant and he trains out of Juniko. He comes into this fight with a 2-1 record with 2 wins by submission. This fight is a rematch that Fabio wants to prove to everyone that he is the better fighter. Marshall will be looking to show the world that the first win was no fluke.
145 AM Mike Albert (0-1, BMAC) vs Pat Gilbride (0-0, Lauzon MMA)
At 145 lbs Mike Albert will be facing Pat Gilbride. Albert trains with BMAC and comes into this fight with an 0-1 record. He lost his first fight by first round submission against Collin Donnelly. His opponent is Pat Gilbride and he trains out of Lauzon MMA. He will be making his amateur debut. Another solid battle with basically identical records.
At 145 lbs Mike Albert will be facing Pat Gilbride. Albert trains with BMAC and comes into this fight with an 0-1 record. He lost his first fight by first round submission against Collin Donnelly. His opponent is Pat Gilbride and he trains out of Lauzon MMA. He will be making his amateur debut. Another solid battle with basically identical records.
115 AM LaNeisha Vinson (4-2, Warrior Warehouse) vs Hilarie Rose (3-3, USMMA)
At 115 lbs LaNeisha Vinson will be taking on Hilarie Rose. Vinson trains with Warrior Warehouse and she comes into this fight with a 4-2 record. She has wins by ko/tko and submissions. She lost at the last Cage Titans event by ko/tko to strikes against Kylie O'Hearn. Her opponent is Hilarie Rose and she trains with USMMA. She comes into this fight with a 3-3 record with 2 wins by KO/TKO and 1 by decision. For her losses, she lost 1 by submission and 2 by decision. This is a really close matched fight and we all know how the ladies love to leave it all in the cage and put on a show. I see this one being a stand up battle.
At 115 lbs LaNeisha Vinson will be taking on Hilarie Rose. Vinson trains with Warrior Warehouse and she comes into this fight with a 4-2 record. She has wins by ko/tko and submissions. She lost at the last Cage Titans event by ko/tko to strikes against Kylie O'Hearn. Her opponent is Hilarie Rose and she trains with USMMA. She comes into this fight with a 3-3 record with 2 wins by KO/TKO and 1 by decision. For her losses, she lost 1 by submission and 2 by decision. This is a really close matched fight and we all know how the ladies love to leave it all in the cage and put on a show. I see this one being a stand up battle.
155 AM Josh Halliday (0-0, USMMA) vs Chris O’Brien (1-0, SSSF)
Next up is Josh Halliday taking on Chris O'Brien at the 155 lb division. Josh trains with USMMA and will be making his amateur debut. His opponent is Chris O'Brien and he trains with SSSF. He steps into this fight with a 1-0 record with his first win by ko/tko in just 6 seconds of round 1. Will he continue his streak and have this one last maybe 12 seconds or will Josh Halliday be victorious? We will all find out this Saturday.
Next up is Josh Halliday taking on Chris O'Brien at the 155 lb division. Josh trains with USMMA and will be making his amateur debut. His opponent is Chris O'Brien and he trains with SSSF. He steps into this fight with a 1-0 record with his first win by ko/tko in just 6 seconds of round 1. Will he continue his streak and have this one last maybe 12 seconds or will Josh Halliday be victorious? We will all find out this Saturday.
165 AM Trevor Gudde (2-0, Florian BJJ) Vs Marty Navis (2-1, Lauzon MMA)
Then at 165 lbs Trevor Gudde will square off against Marty Navis. Gudde trains with Florian BJJ and comes into this fight with a 2-0 record. He has won 1 win by ko/tko and 1 by split decision. His opponent is Marty Navis and he trains with Lauzon MMA. He comes into this fight with a 2-1 record with 2 wins by ko/tko. His only loss came by a decision at a previous Cage Titans event. Both of these guys are aggressive and keep coming forward with their strikes. I see this one being an all out war.
Then at 165 lbs Trevor Gudde will square off against Marty Navis. Gudde trains with Florian BJJ and comes into this fight with a 2-0 record. He has won 1 win by ko/tko and 1 by split decision. His opponent is Marty Navis and he trains with Lauzon MMA. He comes into this fight with a 2-1 record with 2 wins by ko/tko. His only loss came by a decision at a previous Cage Titans event. Both of these guys are aggressive and keep coming forward with their strikes. I see this one being an all out war.
125 AM TITLE Jake Kasperowski (Redline) 3-2-1 vs. Josh Meehan (Juniko) 4-0
In the first title fight of the night Jake Kasperowski will be taking on Josh Meehan in the 125 lb division. Jake trains with Redline and comes into this fight with a 3-2-1 record. He has wins by ko/tko and by way of submission. His opponent is Josh Meehan and he trains with Juniko. He comes into this fight with a perfect 4-0 record. He has 1 win by ko/tko and 3 wins by submission. Two fighters from awesome schools with almost identical record. This is going to be a great battle.
In the first title fight of the night Jake Kasperowski will be taking on Josh Meehan in the 125 lb division. Jake trains with Redline and comes into this fight with a 3-2-1 record. He has wins by ko/tko and by way of submission. His opponent is Josh Meehan and he trains with Juniko. He comes into this fight with a perfect 4-0 record. He has 1 win by ko/tko and 3 wins by submission. Two fighters from awesome schools with almost identical record. This is going to be a great battle.
155 AM TITLE Gerald Meuse (Sityodtong) 4-2 vs. Zach DiSabatino (SSSF) 4-0
In the second title fight of the night Gerald Meuse will be taking on Zach DiSabatino in the 155 lb division. Meuse trains with Sityodtong and comes into this fight with a 4-2 record. He has 2 wins by ko/tko, 1 by submission and one by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 1 by decision. His opponent is Zach DiSabatino and he trains with SSSF. He comes into this fight with a perfect 4-0 record with 2 wins by ko/tko, 1 by submission and 1 by decision. This fight has fight of the night all over it. Both fighters wins are exactly the same way and they are both from awesome schools. Cage Titans is putting the title on the the line for an added bonus.
In the second title fight of the night Gerald Meuse will be taking on Zach DiSabatino in the 155 lb division. Meuse trains with Sityodtong and comes into this fight with a 4-2 record. He has 2 wins by ko/tko, 1 by submission and one by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 1 by decision. His opponent is Zach DiSabatino and he trains with SSSF. He comes into this fight with a perfect 4-0 record with 2 wins by ko/tko, 1 by submission and 1 by decision. This fight has fight of the night all over it. Both fighters wins are exactly the same way and they are both from awesome schools. Cage Titans is putting the title on the the line for an added bonus.
165 PRO Montoyia Swilling (God's Team) 0-7 vs. Jimmy Manning (SSSF) 3-0
In the first pro fight of the night Montoyia Swilling will be taking on Jimmy Manning. Swilling trains with God's Team and he comes into this fight with an 0-7 record. He lost the majority of his fights by ko/tko and by submission. His opponent is Jimmy Manning and he trains with SSSF. He comes into this fight with a record of 3-0. He has 2 wins by ko/tko to strikes and 1 by submission. I see this one being a quick first round victory for Jimmy Manning.
In the first pro fight of the night Montoyia Swilling will be taking on Jimmy Manning. Swilling trains with God's Team and he comes into this fight with an 0-7 record. He lost the majority of his fights by ko/tko and by submission. His opponent is Jimmy Manning and he trains with SSSF. He comes into this fight with a record of 3-0. He has 2 wins by ko/tko to strikes and 1 by submission. I see this one being a quick first round victory for Jimmy Manning.
155 PRO Vince McGuinness (Bang Muay Thai) 5-6 vs. Joe Giannetti (SSSF) 4-0
Then at 155 lbs Vince McGuinness will be facing off against Joe Giannetti. Vince trains with Bang Muay Thai and comes into this fight with a 5-6 record. In the win column, he has 1 by ko/tko, 1 by submission and 3 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 5 by decision. Cage Titan fans will remember his last battle against Peter Barrett which was an awesome battle. His opponent is Joe Gianetti and he trains with SSSF. He comes into this fight with a 4-0 record with all 4 wins by submission. Joe Giannetti has yet to lose as an amateur or a pro and I don't see him losing this one. I think he will find a way to win this one by submission in Round 2.
Then at 155 lbs Vince McGuinness will be facing off against Joe Giannetti. Vince trains with Bang Muay Thai and comes into this fight with a 5-6 record. In the win column, he has 1 by ko/tko, 1 by submission and 3 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 5 by decision. Cage Titan fans will remember his last battle against Peter Barrett which was an awesome battle. His opponent is Joe Gianetti and he trains with SSSF. He comes into this fight with a 4-0 record with all 4 wins by submission. Joe Giannetti has yet to lose as an amateur or a pro and I don't see him losing this one. I think he will find a way to win this one by submission in Round 2.
135 PRO Timothy Wheeler (Rambo Fitness) 2-4 vs. Johnny Campbell (SSSF) 13-9
Tim Wheeler will be taking on Johnny Campbell at 135 lbs. Wheeler trains with Rambo Fitness and comes into this fight with a 2-5 record. He has 1 win via submission and for his losses he lost by ko/tko to strikes or by submission. His opponent is Johnny Campbell and he trains with SSSF. He comes into this fight with a record of 13-9. For his wins, he won 5 fights by ko/tko, 2 by submission and 5 by decision. For his losses, he lost 2 by ko/tko, 2 by submission and 5 by decision. Wheeler just lost last weekend at Premier FC with a quick tko stoppage and I see this one ending quickly as well. I see Campbell winning this one by submission in Round 1.
Tim Wheeler will be taking on Johnny Campbell at 135 lbs. Wheeler trains with Rambo Fitness and comes into this fight with a 2-5 record. He has 1 win via submission and for his losses he lost by ko/tko to strikes or by submission. His opponent is Johnny Campbell and he trains with SSSF. He comes into this fight with a record of 13-9. For his wins, he won 5 fights by ko/tko, 2 by submission and 5 by decision. For his losses, he lost 2 by ko/tko, 2 by submission and 5 by decision. Wheeler just lost last weekend at Premier FC with a quick tko stoppage and I see this one ending quickly as well. I see Campbell winning this one by submission in Round 1.
155 PRO Jay Ellis (Team Knockout) 25-34 vs. Frank Sforza (SSSF) 6-0
At 155 lbs Jay Ellis will be taking on Fran Sforza. Ellis trains with Team Knockout and comes into this fight with a 25-34 record. According to tapology.com, his record is 13-66 but regardless he has lost 19 out of his last 20 fights. His opponent is Frank Sforza and he trains out of SSSF. He comes into this fight with a record of 6-0 with 1 win by ko/tko, 3 by submission and 2 by decision. Sforza has yet to lose and I don't see him losing this one either. I see him winning this by submission in Round 1.
At 155 lbs Jay Ellis will be taking on Fran Sforza. Ellis trains with Team Knockout and comes into this fight with a 25-34 record. According to tapology.com, his record is 13-66 but regardless he has lost 19 out of his last 20 fights. His opponent is Frank Sforza and he trains out of SSSF. He comes into this fight with a record of 6-0 with 1 win by ko/tko, 3 by submission and 2 by decision. Sforza has yet to lose and I don't see him losing this one either. I see him winning this by submission in Round 1.
150 PRO Drew Morais (Fuse MMA) 6-4 vs. Peter Barrett (Sityodtong) 8-0
At a catch weight of 150 lbs Drew Morais will square off against Peter Barrett. Drew trains with Fuse MMA and comes into this fight with a 6-4 record. In the win column, he has 3 wins by submission and 3 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by submission and 3 by decision. His opponent is Peter Barrett and he trains with Sityodtong. He comes into this fight with an 8-0 record with 6 wins by ko/tko, 1 submission and 1 decision. This is going to be a solid fight and I see it being a typical Barrett fashion with an all out striking war. I give the edge to Barrett and I see him winning this by decision.
At a catch weight of 150 lbs Drew Morais will square off against Peter Barrett. Drew trains with Fuse MMA and comes into this fight with a 6-4 record. In the win column, he has 3 wins by submission and 3 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by submission and 3 by decision. His opponent is Peter Barrett and he trains with Sityodtong. He comes into this fight with an 8-0 record with 6 wins by ko/tko, 1 submission and 1 decision. This is going to be a solid fight and I see it being a typical Barrett fashion with an all out striking war. I give the edge to Barrett and I see him winning this by decision.
140 PRO Joe Pearson (Militich Fighting) 45-31 vs. Manny Bermudez (SSSF) 9-0
In the main event Joe Pearson will be taking on Manny Bermudez at a catch weight of 140 lbs. Pearson trains with Millitich Fighting and comes into this fight with a 45-31 record. He has basically all of his wins by way of submission. For his losses, he lost 13 by ko/tko and 17 by submission. His opponent is Manny Bermudez and he trains out of SSSF. He comes into this fight with a perfect 9-0 record with 1 by ko/tko, 6 submission and 2 by decisions. This should be another exciting match up as it is pretty safe to assume it is going to be a ground battle. I can't speak of how good Pearson is but Manny is so smooth on the ground it is always a pleasure to watch. I give the edge to Manny and I see him winning this by submission in Round 2.
There you have the complete breakdown on the Cage Titans 34 card. As you can see there are many solid fights and stacked with the staple of Cage Titan fighters. Shout out to Mike Polvere and company for all that they do for the fighters and fans. What fight are you most excited about?? Please share and comment below.