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November 1, 2014

CAGE TITANS 21 11/1/2014 EVENT REVIEW



The Artist, Coach and I arrived at Plymouth Memorial on this dreary damp day.  As we walked in we checked out the new Prime Athletics gear.  Tom Evans and Gary Foreman are the refs for the evening.  This is the last Cage Titans show of the year and I noticed many familiar faces around the crowd.  Harry Jones is the announcer for the evening.  The fight fans are starting to fill in and the fights are about to start.  Follow along with us as we recap the evening.



125lb AM – Jessie Pires (1-5, Team BKJA) vs Rich Santiago (0-3, Rivera Athletics)

Pires connects with a high head kick but gets taken down.  Rich moves to full mount and is trying for an armbar.  Rich is all over Pires and looking for the stoppage.  He is getting in some hammerfists.  He moves up to a higher full mount and gets in heavy fists for the stoppage.

Rich Santiago defeats Jessie Pires via tko stoppage to strikes at 2:14 in Rd 1.






195lb AM – Pat McCrohan (2-0, Gillett’s) vs Yorgan De Castro (2-0, Lauzon)

Pat goes for the takedown but can't get it.  Yorgan does an excellent job and staying on his feet.  Pat eventually gets the single leg takedown and moves him to the center of the cage.  Pat finishes the rest of the round peppering the kidneys with punches.

McCrohan 10-9

Rd 2:  Pat rushes in for the takedown and gets the single leg with a nice slam.  Yorgan has a hold of the head but doesn't look too serious.  Pat moves to the side and is looking for the kimura at the end of the round.

McCrohan 10-9

Rd 3:  Pat gets the slamming takedown and is working the half guard.  Yorgan gets some space and is trying to get to his feet but Pat presses him back down to the mat.  He gets in a few punches to the side as the round ends.

McCrohan 10-9

Pat McCrohan defeats Yorgan De Castro via unanimous decision.






130b AM – Phil Sargente (1-0, USMMA) vs Jake Kasperowski (1-1, Redline)

Sargente rushes in and gets the fastest takedown I have ever seen.  He is all over Jake and takes the back and gets the rear naked choke for the tap.

Phil Sargente defeats Jake Kasperowski via tapout to rear naked choke at 52 seconds in Rd 1.





165lb AM – Chris Taylor (0-0, Victory Combat) vs Asi Somburu (1-4, Upstate BJJ)

Asi gets the takedown and is working the side.  He moves to full mount and Chris reverses.  Asi works his way up and pulls Chris back down.  Chris gets the reverse again and is now on top in full mount.  He works an armbar within seconds left but runs out of time.

Taylor 10-9

Rd 2:  Asi gets in a solid kick to the body.  Chris gets the takedown and is now in the guard.  He is on top and gets bumped off and Asi is now on top in the guard.  Asi moves to full mount and Chris slips out and is in guard at the end.

Taylor 10-9

Rd 3:  Chris gets in two punches before Asi gets the takedown.  Asi is in half guard peppering the body with punches.  He moves to full mount and gets reversed.  Chris is now in half guard and then gets bumped back to guard.  He moves to the side and gets in two knees to the body.  Asi tries to stand up and Chris rolls him back down as the round ends.

Taylor 10-9

Chris Taylor defeats Asi Somburu via unanimous decision.








155lb AM – Stephen Langlais (1-6, Team BKJA) vs Devin Carrier (0-1, Lauzon)

Devin connects with a head kick.  Devin connects with a right.  Langlais weathers the storm.  Langlais gets in a front kick.  Langlais gets in a right as the round ends.

Carrier 10-9

Rd 2:  Devin connects with a right hand.  Devin rushes in and connects with a combo.  Langlais gets in a side kick.  Langlais is pushing the pace but unfortunately he is eating too many shots.

Carrier 10-9

Rd 3:  They clinch up against the cage.  Devin gets in a few punches to the body.  Devin gets the takedown and moves to full mount.  Langlais gets the reverse and is now on top in guard.  Devin bucks him off and they are back to their feet.  Langlais is rushing in as the round ends.

Carrier 10-9

Devin Carrier defeats Stephen Langlais via unanimous decision.









145lb AM – Grant Mosley (2-1, Florian) vs Nico Byrd (2-0, Boston Combat)

Grant grabs the single leg and scoops him down.  He takes the back and Nico gets the turn.  Grant moves back to the guard position.  Nico has his head and arms locked up and he is gets in about 5 punches to the head.

Grant 10-9  As the round ends Nico moves in and steps on the back of Grant's heels.  Go to your corner guys LOL

Rd 2:  Grant takes Nico down and gets a deep triangle.  Nico taps about 10 times then the ref notices it.

Grant Mosley defeats Nico Byrd via tapout to triangle at 40 seconds in Rd 2.






140lb AM – Andres Rodriguez (1-0, Sityodtong) vs Robbie Fraser (0-0, SSSF)

Robbie goes for the takedown but Andres is defending it nicely.  Robbie gets the takedown but Andres pops immediately back up.  Robbie is going for another takedown and is caught in a guillotine.  It doesn't look too serious.  The ref breaks them up due to inaction.  Robbie was looking for the takedown again.

Robbie 10-9

Rd 2:  Robbie goes for the takedown but is stuffed.  Andres pushes him down and is working the half guard.  Andres is working a kimura but can't quite get the finish.  Andres postures up and gets in a few punches as the round ends.

Andres 10-9

Rd 3:  Robbie goes down for a takedown and Andres connects with a shin kick to the head.  Robbie is still standing and goes for a takedown.  Andres stands back up and backs off.  Andres misses with a kick and Robbie covers.  Andres works his way back to his feet and Robbie takes him down again with a scoop.

Robbie 10-9

Andres Rodriguez defeats Robbie Fraser via unanimous decision.  Not how I scored it but some rounds were close.







125lb AM – Dave Baxter (1-1, USMMA) vs Mike Brown (3-2, Boston Combat)

Dave eats a punch and gets the takedown.  Dave is in the guard and Mike gets the sweep.  Mike threatens with an armbar but can't quite get the legs secure.  Dave is now on top in the guard.  He takes the back and gets the rear naked choke for the tap.

Dave Baxter defeats Mike Brown via tapout to rear naked choke at 2:47 seconds in Rd 1.






155lb AM – Matt Tullos (6-0, Connors MMA) vs Aslan Otciev (2-0, K-Dojo)

Tullos is pressing Aslan up against the cage and gets the tripping takedown.  Aslan ends up in the guard but Tullos is very active from the bottom.  Tullos pushes him off and works his way to his feet.  Tullos takes him down and takes his back and the horn sounds.

Tullos 10-9

Rd 2:  Tullos gets the takedown and is trying to scoop Aslan all the way down.  Aslan works his way up and takes down Tullos.  Tullos gets to his feet and Aslan takes him down again.  Not much action and the ref breaks them up.  They both throw a few strikes and Tullos goes for a takedown as the round ends.

Aslan 10-9

Rd 3:  Tullos gets the double leg takedown and is working the half guard.  Tullos is remaining active with some strikes from the top.

Tullos 10-9

Matt Tullos defeats Aslan Otciev via unanimous decision.







170lb AM – Nick Kappes (0-0, Upstate BJJ) vs Sean Newell (1-0, Rivera Athletics)

Newell is fighting for a takedown.  Kappes gets the reverse.  Newell reverses and gets in two solid knees to the stomach.  Newell is getting in some solid punches and wins the round.

Newell 10-9

Rd 2:  Newell rushes in for a takedown but can't get it.  Newell gets in some punches from the clinch.  There was a low blow but the ref missed it.  The rest of the round they are both working from the clinch.

Newell 10-9

Rd 3:  Newell takes him down and gets the back from the scramble.  Newell gets pushed off and they are back to their feet.  A second groin shot and the ref deducts a point.  I don't disagree with that, good call ref.  Fight resumes and Newell slams him down.  He is laying down some heavy ground and pound but can't get the stoppage.

Tie 9-9

Sean Newell defeats Nick Kappes via unanimous decision.








150lb AM – Joe Giannetti (1-0, SSSF) vs Angel Rodriguez (0-0, Boston Combat)

Angel eats some shots but closes the gap.  Joe is working his jabs using  his reach.  Angel is connecting with the right.  Joe pushes Angel down and is working some ground and pound.  Angel's corner waves their hands to stop the fight.

Joe Gianetti defeats Angel Rodriguez via tko stoppage to strikes at 2:45 in Rd 1.






Cage Titans announces the Amateur Awards.  FOTN goes to  Langlais/Carrier fight.  Submission award goes to Grant Mosley.  TKO of the night award went to Rich Santiago. They also announced announced Paul Gaffney vs Carlos Correia for their January show.


135 AM Title Fight Kris Moutinho (Rivera Athletics 4-1) vs. Manny Bermudez (SSSF 5-1)

Manny connects with a right hand and a high kick.  Manny gets the takedown and Kris bounces back up.  Manny gets the hip toss slam and the crowd goes nuts.  Manny has a lock around Kris's head.  He gets in 10 unanswered shots.  Kris slips out and avoids a triangle.  He gets the sweep and ends the round on top in the guard.

Bermudez 10-9

Rd 2:  They clinch up against and Kris gets the takedown.  Kris is working the side and moves to full mount.  Manny is working from the bottom but Kris maintains the top position the rest of the round.

Moutinho 10-9

Rd 3:  Manny misses with a kick and goes to the ground.  Kris covers and works the side.  Manny is fighting to get up but Kris puts him right back on his back.  Manny is looking for the triangle from the bottom.  The triangle needs to be lower and tightened up more.  Kris slips his head through and finishes the rest of the round on top.

Moutinho 10-9

Rd 4:  Kris pushes Manny up against the cage.  Kris gets the takedown and gets the sweep right into full mount.  Manny postures up and gets in some ground and pound.  The crowd roars!!  Manny is working a triangle from the bottom as the round ends.

Bermudez 10-9

Rd 5:  Kris is working some combos right off the bat.  Kris is looking for the takedown.  They fall to the ground and Manny works the kimura and gets the sweep.  Manny works a reverse triangle and gets the tap.

Manny Bermudez defeats Kris Moutinho via tapout to triangle at 1:26 seconds in Rd 5.








135 PRO Scott Gorgone ( 0-0 Mass BJJ) vs. Anthony Carmenatty (0-3 Independent)


Gorgone gets the takedown and is working the side.  He takes the back and works the rear naked choke for the tap.

Scott Gorgone defeats Anthony Carmenatty via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:16 in Rd 1.  Gotta tip my hat to Carmenatty for taking this fight on day of weigh ins.





185 PRO Stephen Stengel (5-11 Independent) vs. Mike Rodriguez ( 1-0 Trifecta)

They clinch and Stephen is pushing Mike up against the cage.  Mike connects with a straight left that drops Stephen to the mat.  Mike finishes him off with some ground and pound and gets the stoppage.

Mike Rodriguez defeats Stephen Stengel via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:22 seconds in Rd 1.







155 PRO Sean Nichols (1-2 Sityodtong) vs. Alex Dunworth (1-1 Rivera Athletics)

Alex gets the takedown and is working the guard.  Alex works a guillotine and gets the tap.

Alex Dunworth defeats Sean Nichols via tapout to guillotine at 51 seconds in Rd 1.





150 PRO Louis Torres (1-2 Iron House MMA) vs. Peter Barrett (2-0 CCFA)

Barrett clinches Torres up and is looking for a takedown.  Barrett is working his strikes.  Torres gets knocked down and is trying to bait Peter down.  He backs off and lets Torres up.  Barrett backs Torres up into the corner and finishes him off with 4 straight knees to the standing Torres.

Peter Barrett defeats Louis Torres via tko stoppage to 4:18 in Rd 1.  Barrett improves to 3-0!









135 PRO TITLE Juan Puerta (8-3 ATT ) vs. Johnny Campbell (8-5 SSSF)

Campbell is working his jabs.  Puerta is looking for a single leg takedown and he gets it.  Campbell threatens with a guillotine and works his way up using the cage.  They break and Campbell taunts Juan to attack some more.  Juan goes for a takedown and Johnny stuffs it and makes him pay with some elbows to the side of the head.

Campbell 10-9

Rd 2:  Puerta gets a takedown and Campbell bounces right back up.  Puerta is on his back and eventually gets Campbell down.  He has back and is looking for the rear naked choke.  Campbell is doing a good job at defending from the rear naked.

Puerta 10-9

Rd 3:  Puerta goes for the takedown but Campbell stuffs it.  Campbell pushes Puerta down and gets the takedown.  Campbell gets in some elbows and ground and pound.

Campbell 10-9

Rd 4:  Puerta gets in a kick to the body.  Puerta lets a kick slip too low and hits Campbell in the cup.  Fight resumes and Puerta gets the takedown.  Looks like Campbell hurt his shoulder or hand in the previous exchange.  Puerta gets a point deducted for keeping his hands and legs thru the cage I believe.  Puerta gets the takedown and he takes his back.

Tie 9-9

Rd 5:  They get twisted up and Campbell shoulder slams Puerta down hard.  He turtles and Campbell finishes him with some ground and pound.  Puerta looks like his shoulder is broke.

Johnny Campbell defeats Juan Puerta via tko stoppage to strikes at 44 seconds in Rd 5.








135 PRO Remo Cardarelli (4-0 Rivera Athletics) vs. Billy Giovanella (7-2 Connor's MMA)

Billy is looking for the takedown.  He gets it but Remo works his way back up.  Billy gets another takedown and Remo works his way up.  Remo is getting in some punches to the head of Billy.  Billy looked like he was working a scissor choke.  Remo slams him down as the round end.

Billy 10-9

Rd 2:  Giovanella pushes Remo up against the cage and works the takedown.  Billy  is controlling this round.  Remo gets on the side and gets in some ground and pound.  Some of them looked like they were to the back of the head.  Giovanella gets the roll and finishes the rest of the round on the side of Remo.

Giovanella 10-9

Rd 3:  Giovanella eventually gets the takedown and is trying to pass to full mount.  He then gets bumped to the side and is working the side then to north south.

Giovanella 10-9

Rd 4:  Billy rolls into a crucifix and gets the tko stoppage to strikes.

Billy Giovanella defeats Remo Cardarelli via tko stoppage to strikes at in Rd 4.  Remo is exhausted and medical is paying very close attention to him.  Now because Billy didn't make weight at 125 this was not a title fight and was actually at 135lbs.







FIGHT OF THE NIGHT:  Manny Bermudez and Kris Moutinho fight.
SUB OF THE NIGHT:  Grant Mosely triangle victory
KO/TKO OF THE NIGHT:  Johnny Campbell TKO victory over Juan Puerta

The fight card was stacked and Titans delivered!  The fans came out to check out the last Cage Titans show of the year.  There were lots of unprofessionalism from the fighters throughout the night and even from some of the pro fighters.  I understand you guys get all pumped and the adrenaline is flowing but always remember to remain in control and not let your opponent get to you.  You, as a fighter are representing yourself and all of New England in that cage.  Just my two cents and I am not singling out any particular fighter just in general.  As I am sitting here writing this conclusion, lots of crazy things happened in the cage.  I heard a fighter broke his hand and the Johnny Campbell's slam heard round the world rings in my ears even days later.  Thanks to The Artist for the awesome photos and of course all of Cage Titans staff for their awesome hospitality.  See you all next year at the next Titans event!