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November 5, 2016

CAGE TITANS LIVE REVIEW 11/5/2016





The Boss and I arrived at Cage Titans with plenty of time to get a cageside seat to ensure I won't miss any of the action for you all.  Cage Titans fans were already packed inside waiting for the fights to start.  Kelly MacDonald is the main photographer so make sure to check out her photos after the show.  Cage Titans is selling shirts and doing a 50/50 raffle at the top of the stairs and many fighters are walking around.  Plymouth Memorial has been pretty busy this weekend with CES/Cage Titans here last night.  I am pretty sure Mike Polvere will need a vacation after this weekend is in the books. Harry Jones is the host and just did an awesome job at the national anthem.  The refs are Brian Minor and Steve Rita.  Please follow along as I recap the night.



130 AM Jared York (0-1, TriForce) vs Joe Smith (1-1, Lauzon MMA)

Joe  start is it off with a right jab.  He takes Jared down and is in half guard.  Joe is trying to pass and Jared is doing a good jab at not letting him.  There was an illegal hit and ref stands them back up.  Joe takes Jared down with a double leg and is in guard.  They roll to the center as the round ends.

Smith 10-9

Rd 2:  Jared punches to the body.  He misses with a kick and ducks down for the takedown.  He gets it.  Jared is trying for a guillotine and can't get it.  He rolls him and is now on top in guard.  Joe has him pressed up against the cage.  Jared is trying to stand up and Joe knees him to the stomach.  Jared stands back up and presses Joe to the mat as the round ends.

Smith 10-9

Rd 3:  They clinch and Joe knees him to the body.  Jared slams Joe to the mat.  Joe rolls him and is thinking d'arce.  He is unable to lock it up and ends up on top.  He moves to full mount and gets in a few punches.  Jared gets some space and Joe tries for another d'arce but isn't able to lock it up.

Smith 10-9

Joe Smith defeats Jared York via unanimous decision.

150 AM Osmany Rivera (0-0, BMAC) vs Mike DiNella (0-0, SSSF)

Osmany starts it off with a leg kick.  Mike gets the takedown and Osmany bounces right back up.  They break and are back to the center.  Mike ducks under a punch and gets a takedown with authority.  The crowd is roaring.  He picks him up again and slams him once more.  He moves to full mount and has the back briefly then back on top.  He gets bucked off and throws a knee as Osmany is getting to his feet.  They both exchange punches and Mike takes Osmany down once again.  He is in guard as the round ends.

DiNella 10-9

Rd 2:  Osmany throws a high kick and Mike pushes him to the cage.  Mike takes him down and moves to full mount.  He finishes him off with ground and pound for the ref stoppage.

Mike DiNella defeats Osmany Rivera via tko stoppage to strikes at 1:07 in Rd 2.


115 AM  Daniela Arceo (0-0, Florian BJJ) vs Tiffany McCoy (1-1, Santos BJJ)

Daniela starts us off with a leg kick.  Tiffany catches a kick and they both exchange punches.  Daniela with a good right and Tiffany counters.  Blood is coming from Daniela's nose.  Tiffany gets the takedown and has the side as the round ends.

McCoy 10-9

Rd 2:  Daniela is working her kicks.  Daniela rushes in and Tiffany gets in some good counters.  Tiffany with a punch to the body.  Tiffany with a kick to the body and punch combo.  Tiffany gets the takedown and gets in some punches to the side as the round ends.

McCoy 10-9

Rd 3:  Daniela dives for a takedown and Tiffany sprawls.  She has the neck and gets in some knees to the body.  She has her pressed up against the cage and is kneeing her to the body several times.  They break and are in the center.  They are both swinging now.  Daniela is connecting with some solid shots.  Tiffany gets the takedown as the bell sounds.

McCoy 10-9

Tiffany McCoy defeats Daniela Arceo by split decision.

145 AM Jon Paul (0-1, Gate City) vs Jonathan Azize (0-0, Team BST)

Azize ducks under a punch and is looking for the takedown.  He gets it and is on top.  Paul is right back up and they are exchanging knees.  Azize tries for a takedown but can't scoop him up.  Paul throws a high kick to the shoulder.  Azize gets in a knee to the body before the break.  Paul connects with a right as Azize goes for a takedown.  Paul takes him down as the round ends.

Azize 10-9

Rd 2:  They clinch and Paul tries for a takedown but can't get it.  Azize misses with a kick and falls to the mat.  Paul covers and Azize works his way up rather quickly.  Paul connects with a right.  Paul is pressing Azize up against the cage and Azize reverses.  Paul connects with a combo and Azize takes him down.

Paul 10-9 real close round

Rd 3:  Azize connects with a right.  Azize gets the double leg takedown and is in full mount.  Paul bucks him off and they are back to their feet.  Paul is looking for the single leg and gets it.  Paul walks up the cage and they are back tot he center.  Paul is pressing Azize up against the cage as the round ends.

Paul 10-9

Jonathan Azize defeats Jon Paul via split decision.

155 AM Austin Schalla (1-5, Dexter MMA) vs Collin Donnelly (0-0, SSSF)

Collin connects with a combo and gets Austin to the mat.  He is in half guard and is peppering him with punches.  He grabs the leg and Austin is kicking him in the body as the round ends.

Donnelly 10-9

Rd 2:  Both fighters are working their strikes.  Collin grabs a leg and tries to pick up Austin but Austin lays heavy.  He tries again and gets Austin to the mat.  Austin has a triangle and is trying hard for the tap but runs out of time.

Donnelly 10-9

Rd 3:  Collin connects with a right.  Austin with a nice uppercut.  Collin rushes in and Austin connects with a knee to the head.  It was inadvertent but an illegal hit.

Collin Donnelly defeats Austin Schalla by disqualification at 37 seconds in Rd 3.  The Boss doesn't agree, says it should be a no contest.

170 AM Lorenzo Fitzgerald (1-1, Gate City) vs Jon Ciampa (1-1, Connors)

Both fighters are being cautious.  Jon connects with 2 leg kicks.  Lorenzo with a straight right.  Lorenzo with a leg kick.  He picks him up in the air and bell sounds and finishes the slam.

Ciampa 10-9

Rd 2:  They are both exchanging punches.  Jon with a kick to the body and they clinch.  They break and are back to the center.  Lorenzo connects with a punch.  They both connect with punches.  They clinch as the round ends.

Fitzgerald 10-9

Rd 3:  Jon dives for the takedown but is stuffed.   They clinch and Lorenzo looks for the takedown but stops and they are back to the center.  Lorenzo with a right.  Jon with a combo of his own.  Lorenzo gets in a right.  Lorenzo gets the takedown as the round ends.

Fitzgerald 10-9

Lorenzo Fitzgerald defeats Jon Ciampa via unanimous decision.

165 AM Trevor Gudde (1-0, Florian BJJ) vs Ross Dannar (0-0, Nostos)

Ross goes for the takedown and Trevor gets in about 5 shots to the head before going down.  He is in half guard.  Ross postures up and gets in a few hammerfists.  Trevor is looking for the triangle but can't get it locked in.  Ross gets in a few punches as the round ends.

Dannar 10-9

Rd 2:  They are both swinging away. Trevor gets in 3 knees to the shoulder.  Trevor goes to the mat and Ross turns him to his back.  Trevor gets in a leg lock and is punching Ross in the head.

Gudde 10-9

Rd 3:  Ross connects with a clean right.  He gets the takedown.  Trevor tries for a triangle and Ross is making him pay with strikes.  Ross slams Trevor to the mat.  Trevor works his way up and Ross has his neck.  They break and Ross gets another takedown as the round ends.  He postures up for some ground and pound as the round ends.

Dannar 10-9

Trevor Gudde defeats Ross Dannar via split decision.  The judges are all over the place tonight.

155 AM Stavros Batsinelas (1-0, Redline) vs Zach Disabatino (1-0, SSSF)

They are both swinging away.  Zach is getting the better of the exchange.  Zach knocks him to the mat and is getting in some more punches to the head.  He keeps at it and gets the ref stoppage.

Zach Disabatino defeats Stavros Batsinelas via ref stoppage to strikes at 1:49 in Rd 1.

145 AM Diego Lopes (0-0, Team Link/Juniko) vs Moises Soto (0-0, Team BST)

Moises pulls Diego down.  Diego lets him back up and they are swinging.  Diego is hitting hard and knocks Moises out.

Diego Lopes defeats Moises Soto via ko at 42 seconds in Rd 1.

170 AM Jonny Rodriguez (0-0, Regiment Training) vs Marty Navis (0-1, Lauzon MMA)

Marty rushes in and has the underhooks.  He gives up on it and he starts striking hard.  He connects with some heavy shots and Jonny is rocked.  He dives for a takedown and Marty shakes it off.  Marty goes after him again with some more heavy hands and knocks him out.

Marty Navis defeats Jonny Rodriguez via ko at 1:07 in Rd 1.

115 AM Anastasia Bruce (0-4, Redd MMA) vs Danielle Hindley (1-1, SSSF)

Danielle goes right for the takedown and gets it.  Anastasia works her way up and reverses.  Danielle rips her down and has full mount.  She gets pushed to the side and Danielle gets in some shots to the body.

Hindley 10-9

Rd 2:  Danielle goes for a takedown  and eventually gets her to the mat.  She frees her leg and is in full mount.  She postures up and gets in some ground and pound.  She is getting in some more ground and pound as the round ends.

Hindley 10-9

Rd 3:  Hindley misses with some kicks.  She tries for a takedown and Anastasia defends.  They are back to the center and Anastasia takes her down.  Danielle turns into her and has her back.  She gets the rear naked choke for the tap.

Danielle Hindley defeats Anastasia Bruce via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:38 in Rd 3.

110 AM Alison Blackwell (0-0, TriForce) vs Adina Beaudry (1-0, Nostos)

They clinch up and Adina is pressing Allison up against the cage.  Adina punches her way out of the clinch.  Adina gets the takedown and controls the rest of the round on top.

Beaudry 10-9

Rd 2:  Adina catches her with a right as she is turning and drops her.  She gets in some more ground and pound for the ref stoppage.

Adina Beaudry defeats Alison Blackwell via ref stoppage to strikes at 24 seconds in Rd 2.


155 AM Jimmy Bruce (2-1, Blackhole BJJ) vs Ed Forlenza (2-0, Juniko)

They come out swinging and Ed connects with a solid right.  Ed is looking for the takedown and hits Jimmy in the cup.  Fight resumes and Jimmy gets in a leg kick.  Ed scores a takedown and Jimmy is trying for an armbar.  He gets the tap.

Jimmy Bruce defeats Ed Forlenza via ref stoppage to armbar at 1:45 in Rd 1.

145 AM TITLE Bryan Rossi (Sityodtong 4-2) vs. John Douma (Triforce 3-2)

Rossi connects with a right.  Blood is coming from his nose.  John goes for the takedown Bryan makes him pay with some hammerfists.  Blood just sprayed all over my keyboard.  Bryan gets in some more hammerfists.  Blood is flying everywhere.

Rossi 10-9

Rd 2:  John goes for the takedown and gets it.  Bryan is getting in some more hammerfists.  He controls the rest of the round.

Rossi 10-9

Rd 3:  They start swinging and John takes him down.  They turn and he grabs his neck and gets the rear naked choke for the tap.

John Douma defeats Bryan Rossi via tapout to rear naked choke in a bloody war at 53 seconds in Rd 3.

125 AM TITLE Josh Meehan (3-0 Juniko) vs. William Graustuck (2-0 UFC Gym)

William gets the quick takedown.  He passes to full mount and gets pushed back.  Josh stands up and William wraps his leg around his head.  Josh slams him to the mat and makes him pay with some hammerfists.  William has the leg and can't get the tap.  Josh is on top working the side.  William grabs ahold of the neck and rolls him.

Graustuck 10-9

Rd 2:  William gets the takedown.  He grabs the leg and rocks back.  Josh pulls his leg free and is on top in full mount.  He is trying to get the finish with ground and pound.  William hangs in there and rolls him.  He has Josh in a triangle and Josh gets out.  Josh gets in him a triangle and William hangs until the end of the round.

Meehan 10-9

Rd 3:  Josh connects with a kick to the body and William slams him to the mat.  Josh works a triangle for the tap.

Josh Meehan defeats William Graustuck via tapout to triangle at 23 seconds in Rd 3. New Champ!  Josh lost his dad just 4 days ago and knew his dad wouldn't have wanted it any different so he fought!!  Sorry for your loss bro.

160 PRO Don Shainis (Redline 0-1) vs. Alex Dolan (Jackson Wink MMA 0-3)

Don gets the quick takedown.  Alex tries to stand up and Don takes his back.  He works a rear naked choke for the tap.

Don Shainis defeats Alex Dolan via tapout to rear naked choke at 43 in Rd 1.

115 PRO Ronni Nanney (2-6 Sullivan's) vs. Sarah Click (0-1 Juniko)

Sarah closes the cap and is looking for the takedown.  She can't get it and they are back to the center.  Ronni gets in a right.  Sarah misses with some high kicks.  They are both swinging away.  Nanney connects with a right.  Sarah gets the takedown at the end to seal the round.

Click 10-9

Rd 2:  Sarah gets in a leg kick.  Sarah connects with a combo and Nanney fires right back.  Sarah does a spinning back fist and Nanney takes her down.  Sarah sweeps and is on top in guard.  She postures up and gets in a hammerfist.  Sarah gets pushed off and lets her up.  Sarah connects with a right.  Nanney gets in a combo.

Click 10-9
y againt the cage and breaks with an elbow.  Sarah gets in a right and crowd roars.  Sarah catches a kick and punches her.  Nanney connects with a right Click is sent back.  Sarah is eating some shots now.  Sarah comes back with a combo and Nanney dives for a takedown.  They are both swinging as the round ends.

Nanney 10-9

Sarah Click defeats Ronni Nanney via split decision.

150 PRO Ryan Dibartolomeo (Team Link 0-0) vs. Jimmy Manning (0-0 SSSF)

Jimmy rushes in and is going at it.  He gets in a kick to the body and a combo.  Ryan comes back with a combo of his own.  Jimmy connects with a right that drops Ryan.  He finishes him with a few more punches.

Jimmy Manning defeats Ryan Dibartolomeo via ko at 1:48 seconds in Rd 1.

165 PRO Keegan Hornstra (Nostos 3-9) vs. Joe Giannetti (SSSF 1-0)

Keegan gets in a leg kick.  He slips and Joe has a Darce for the tap.

Joe Giannetti defeats Keegan Hornstra via tapout to d'arce at 53 in Rd 1.

155 PRO Steve McCabe (7-18 302BJJ/System X) vs. Scott Gorgone (3-1 Mass BJJ)

Scott connects with a right that sends Steve to the mat.  Scott gets in a few punches and Steve works his way up.  Scott connects with a combo that sends Steve to the mat again.  He takes his back for the rear naked choke for the tap.

Scott Gorgone defeats Steve McCabe via tapout to rear naked choke at 1:48 in Rd 1.

FIGHT OF THE NIGHT:  Douma vs. Rossi
KO/TKO OF THE NIGHT:  Marty Navis ko!
SUB OF THE NIGHT: Meehan Triangle