135lb AM Andres Rodriguez (2-0, Sityodtong) vs Will Smith (1-0, DCNU)
Both fighters exchange leg kicks. Smith rushes in for the takedown but to no avail. Andres connects with a body kick as Smith counters with a jab. Andres connects with a solid hook. Smith is looking for the takedown again but can't keep Andres down. Andres connects with another solid punch. As the round ends Smith connects with a right.
Smith 10-9 but real close
Rd 2: Andres starts us off with two inside leg kicks and a jab. Smith gets the takedown but again Andres pops right back to his feet. Smith is fighting for another takedown and gets the slam.
Smith 10-9
Rd 3: Smith starts the round off with a left jab. Smith gets in a right hand. Andres connects with an outside leg kick. Smith catches the next leg kick and punches Andres in the face before he takes him down. Smith has the back and is looking for the rear naked choke. He can't quite get the arm under. He moves to full mount briefly before Andres turns as the round ends.
Smith 10-9
Will Smith defeats Andres Rodriguez via unanimous decision.
145lb AM Jose Rustrian (2-4, Boston Combat) vs David Espino (2-2, Team Trifecta)
They are going at it right from the go. Espino gets hit in the cup it appears but powers through it and gets the takedown. He goes for the back but ends up in guard. Jose hits him hard with 5 punches to the side of the stomach. Jose maintained the top position for the rest of the round.
Rustrian 10-9
Rd 2: They rush in and Rustrian connects with a knee to the upper chest. From the clinch he connects with a knee to the head. Espino is fine and gets a minute. A point is deducted. Rustrian gets the takedown. Espino works his way up. Rustrian is fighting for another takedown but gets pushed down and Espino is now on top. He finishes him off with some ground and pound for the stoppage.
David Espino defeats Jose Rustrian via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:48 in Rd 2.
125lb AM Brendon Stephenson (0-1, Team BKJA) vs Rob Fraser (0-1, SSSF)
Fraser gets the takedown and has the side. Rob is trying to posture up and get in some ground and pound. Rob moves to full mount and postures up. Brendon turns and is trying to buck him off. He rolls and Brendon is now on top in guard. Rob is looking for the armbar but can't quite get it. Rob gets the roll and they are tied up as the round ends.
Fraser 10-9
Rd 2: Rob gets the takedown and is in half guard. He gets pushed back to guard and postures up and gets in some ground and pound. He moves to full mount and is getting in some heavy punches to the head. Brendon gets the roll and is on top briefly. Rob reverses it and is on top as the round ends.
Fraser 10-9
Rd 3: Fraser connects with a solid right. He goes for the guillotine and they roll. Brendon is on top in guard. Fraser reverses and stand back up and backs off. Fraser gets the double leg takedown but is caught in a guillotine as the round ends.
Fraser 10-9
Rob Fraser defeats Brendon Stephenson via unanimous decision.
145lb AM Chris Labe (0-0, Team Anubis) vs Devin Carrier (1-1, Lauzon)
Both fighters are being cautious. Chris connects with a right that stuns Devin. Devin pops back up and they are right back at it! Chris gets in an outside leg kick. Devin connects with a cup shot. Chris takes a minute and the fight resumes. Devin gets in a body kick. The ten second bell sounds and in my eyes Devin steals that round with excellent combos as he backs up Chris.
Carrier 10-9
Rd 2: Chris rushes in and Devin connects with a combo. There is some swelling below the left eye of Labe. Carrier is connecting with some big punches and kicks in this round. Blood is flowing from Chris's nose now. Devin connects with another big punch and Chris goes to the ground. He is trying to get the finish but can't. Chris is tough as nails and won't give up. Devin connects with 3 more punches and Chris falls back to the canvas and the ref is forced to stop the fight.
Devin Carrier defeats Chris Labe via tko stoppage to strikes at 2:24 in Rd 2.
145lb AM Mark Cardarelli (2-1, Rivera Athletics) vs Angel Rodriguez (0-1, Boston Combat)
Mark gets the takedown but is caught in a guillotine. He rolls Angel over and is now in half guard. Mark takes the back for the rear naked choke for the tap.
Mark Cardarelli defeats Angel Rodriguez via tapout to rear naked choke at 2:30 in Rd 1.
125 PRO Anthony Carmenatty (0-5 Independent) vs. Nick Iaciofano (0-0 USMMA)
Anthony gets in a solid leg kick. Nick slams Anthony down and gets in a few elbows. Anthony pushes him off and they are back to their feet. Anthony gets in a knee to the head. Nick gets another takedown and passes to full mount. Nick gets in some big ground and pound for the stoppage.
Nick Iaciofano defeats Anthony Carmenatty via tko stoppage to strikes at 2:00 in Rd 1.
180 PRO Sean Lally (CCFA 1-1) vs. Tunde Odomusu (2-2 Independent)
Sean starts us off with an outside leg kick. They go to the ground and Sean gets full mount. Tunde pushes him off and works his way to his feet. Sean gets a takedown and moves to full mount. He gets in a few punches and takes the back. He works the rear naked choke for the tap.
Sean Lally defeats Tunde Odomusu via ref stoppage to rear naked choke at 4:36 in Rd 1.
Cage Titans is giving out the undercard awards. Nick Iaciofano wins KO/TKO of the night award. Submission of the night goes to Mark Cardarelli. Fight of the Night goes to Nick Labbe/Devin Carrier. Congrats guys! The bearded fellow who won the 50/50 raffle donated his portion back to Juvenile Diabetes. Awesome! The next Cage Titans is April 11th.
170 AM Title Fight Carlos Correia (DCNU 3-0) vs. Paul Gaffney (Team Link 4-1)
Paul connects with a leg kick to start us off. Paul gets in a right punch that drops Carlos but he bounces right back up. Carlos misses with a spinning kick. Both fighters are being very cautious and respectful of each other. Carlos goes for a takedown and Paul connects with a knee to the upper chest. They are exchanging as the round ends.
Gaffney 10-9
Rd 2: Carlos gets in a high leg kick. Carlos connects with an inside leg kick. Paul connects with a right jab. Again both fighters are being very cautious of each other. Carlos clinches briefly and Paul connects with a right as the break.
Real close round could go either way...slight edge to Paul 10-9
Rd 3: Carlos connects with an inside leg kick that glances the cup. Fight resumes and another kick goes low. Gary deducts a point. Fight resumes and Carlos is fighting for a takedown. He gets it and is working the side as the round ends.
Correia 10-9 but cause of point deduction 9-9 but real close round too
Rd 4: Paul gets in an inside leg kick. Carlos gets the takedown and is working the side. Carlos knees to the body and scoops Paul back down. Paul gets some space and Carlos moves to the side in the scramble. Carlos gets in 2 knees to the body before the round ends.
Correia 10-9
Rd 5: Carlos starts us off with some kicks. Carlos rushes in and gets the takedown. He is in half guard and Paul is doing a good job holding him close to not take any damage. Carlos is getting in some ground and pound.
Carlos 10-9
Paul Gaffney defeats Carlos Correia via unanimous decision. 48-47, 48-46,49-46 #stillchamp What an awesome fight that totally lived up to the hype. If I can count my rounds correctly I had that a draw thats how close it was in my eyes!
155 AM Title Fight Jimmy Manning (CCFA 5-2) vs. Billy Connors (3-0 Boston Muay Thai)
Billy connects with a solid punch. Jimmy gets the takedown but Billy bounces right back to their feet. Jimmy gets another takedown and takes the back. Billy spins and Jimmy gets the roll and is on top in full mount. Billy turns again and is looking for rear naked choke.
Manning 10-9
Rd 2: Billy is throwing lots of kicks in the beginning of the round but none of them are connecting. Jimmy gets the takedown but is caught in a guillotine. Jimmy pulls his head out and they are back to their feet. Billy connects with a good combo and Jimmy takes him down again. Jimmy takes the back and works the rear naked choke for the tap.
Jimmy Manning defeats Billy Connors via tapout to rear naked choke at 2:46 in Rd 2. #andstillchamp Jimmy Manning retires after this fight. I think you still got one more fight in ya man!
145 AM Title Fight Ricky Proctor (Lauzon 4-1) vs. Jeff Perez (4-2 SBG East)
Ricky rushes in looking for the single leg takedown but can't get it. Jeff reverses and gets the takedown. Jeff is in half guard and Ricky does a good job not sustaining any damage.
Perez 10-9
Rd 2: Jeff rushes in with hard punches. Jeff moves Ricky to his corner and gets the takedown. Ricky uses the cage to get some space and Jeff makes him pay with some heavy hammerfists.
Perez 10-9
Rd 3: Ricky gets in a kick and Jeff counters with a right hand that drops Ricky. Jeff is now in half guard. Not much action and the ref stands them up. Jeff gets the takedown and is in half guard as teh round ends.
Perez 10-9
In between rounds Ricky is unable to see out of one eye and the doctor is checking it out. He was unable to continue to fight after a few minutes passed and the fight is stopped. Ricky is pissed and throws an open water bottle in disgust.
Jeff Perez defeats Ricky Proctor via doctor stoppage at the start of Rd 4. #AndNewChamp #fearthebeard
135 AM Title Fight Manny Bermudez (6-1 SSSF) vs. Max Barrett (4-3 CCFA)
Both fighters are feeling each other out. Manny connects with a combo that stuns Max. They are tied up and then they break. Max connects with a punch as the round ends.
Bermudez 10-9
Rd 2: Max rushes in for the single leg but can't get it. Max is pushing Manny up against the cage. They break and are back to the center. Manny connects with a clean right. He rushes in and gets the takedown. He takes the back and works the rear naked choke for the tap.
Manny Bermudez defeats Max Barrett via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:53 in Rd 2. #AndStillChamp #LetsGoPro
185 PRO Chip Moraza-Pollard (8-7 CCFA) vs. Ralph Johnson (9-12 FAF)
Chip gets in an outside leg kick. Chip gets in another snapping leg kick. They clinch and Ralph gets in 2 leg kicks to the head. Chip's right eye is starting to swell. These guys are going at it!! Chip is working the clinch getting in some knees to the inner thigh. Chip connects with a combo. Ralph connects with a combo and Chip gets a takedown. He takes his back and works a rear naked choke for the tap.
Chip Moraza-Pollard defeats Ralph Johnson via tapout to rear naked choke at 4:39 in Rd 1.
130 PRO Billy Giovanella (8-2 Connor's MMA) vs. Johnny Campbell (10-5 SSSF)
Johnny gets in a leg kick. Billy rushes in for the takedown but can't keep him down. Billy takes his back standing and has the legs hooked but can't get the arm under. Campbell is doing an excellent job at keeping his chin tight and holding the arm so Billy can't get the finish. Johnny gets the turn and is in guard with 10 seconds left. They are back to their feet as the round ends.
Giovanella 10-9
Rd 2: Billy connects with a job. Johnny gets in a body shot. Johnny just misses with a high kick. Billy is looking for the single leg but can't quite finish it. Johnny is making him pay with elbows and punches to the body. Johnny gets in a barrage of punches to the side of the head and gets the stoppage.
Johnny Campbell defeats Billy Giovanella via tko stoppage to strikes at 4:59 in Rd 2. #SixthInARow
FIGHT OF THE NIGHT: Carlos Correia vs. Paul Gaffney and insane close fight that people will be talking about for months.
SUBMISSION OF THE NIGHT: Mark Cardarelli and his rear naked choke
KO/TKO OF THE NIGHT: Johnny Campbell's tko finish over very tough Billy Giovanella to earn his #SixthInaRow victory