Cage Titans returns this Saturday in a big way with their 47th installment. Mike Polvere has put together an awesome fight card that consists of 21 fights that are some Muay Thai and most mixed martial arts. Mr. Polvere has informed me that the doors will be opening up at 5pm and they are doing the first 3 matches are going to start around 5:15pm. Then the rest of the fights will start at 6pm. Warchild and I are planning on making the trip and hope to see everyone there! Let me break down the fight card for you. The fight order should be pretty much exact but as we all know changes may occur as the date gets closer. I will only be breaking down the mma fights but you can still see it in the order.
180 AM Muay Thai Adel Lolic (Underdog) vs Josh Bellanger (Loco Lobo)
150 AM MMA Tim Cardoso (Driven 1-1 ) vs Welly Sanchez (Citadel 1-2 )
The first mma match will be between Tim Cardosa and Welly Sanchez at a catch weight of 150 lbs. Tim trains with Team Driven and comes into this fight with a 1-1 record. He lost 1 fight by ko/tko to strikes and won 1 fight by doctor stoppage. His opponent is Welly Sanchez and he trains with Citadel. He comes into this fight with a 1-2 record with his 1 win by way of decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by submission and 1 by decision. Welly is anxious to make his return back to the cage as he hasn't fought since 2014. I see this being a great first mma fight and it should be a pretty even match up. I see it being a stand up battle.
155 AM Muay Thai Oliver Berry (True MMA) vs Felipe Passos (Loco Lobo)
205 AM MMA Daniel Mola (UFC Gym 0-0) vs Andrew Jacobs (Lauzon 1-0)
Then in the 205 lb division Daniel Mola will be taking on Andrew Jacobs. Mola trains with UFC Gym and comes into this fight making his amateur debut. His opponent is Andrew Jacobs and he trains with Lauzon MMA. He comes into this fight with a 1-0 record with a huge KO in just 8 seconds of Round 1 at Cage Titans 45. I don't think I really need to hype this fight much more than it already is. I see this one being a stand up battle and I don't see it going the distance!
140 AM MMA Anthony Alvarado (Underdog 1-0 ) Vs Jake Dillon (USMMA 0-0)
At a catch weight of 140 lbs Anthony Alvarado will be squaring off against Jake Dillon. Anthony trains with Underdog BJJ and comes into this fight with a 1-0 record with his sole win by split decision at Ammo 6. His opponent is Jake Dillon and he trains with USMMA. Jake will be making his amateur debut. Once again, another closely matched fight so it should be another good one.
135 AM MMA Nate Chism (UFC Gym 0-0 ) vs Cortland Sylvester (Lakeville 0-0)
Next up is at 135 lbs Nate Chism will be challenging Cortland Sylvester. Nate trains with UFC Gym and will be making his amateur debut. His opponent is Cortland Sylvester and he trains with Lakeville MMA. He will also be making his amateur debut. Two new fighters looking to make a name for themselves!
170 AM MMA Chris Almestica (Link 4-3 ) vs Steve Foley (Citadel 0-0)
Then at 170 lbs Chris Almestica will be taking on Steve Foley. Chris trains with Team Link and comes into this fight with a record of 4-3. In the win column, he has 2 wins by ko/tko and 2 wins by submission. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko, 1 by submission and 1 by decision. His opponent is Steve Foley and he trains from Team Citadel. He will be making his amateur debut. Foley is from a solid team so I know he will be well trained but Almestica is definitely going to have the fight experience in the cage. We will have to wait and see if that is a factor or not in this battle.
140 AM Muay Thai Erick Alvarado (Underdog) vs Jeff Joy (Loco Lobo)
125 AM MMA Brandon Neiford (Link 2-2) vs Joe Poirier (SBG East Coast 1-0)
At 125 lbs Brandon Neiford will be squaring off against Joe Poirier. Brandon trains with Team Link and comes into this fight with a 2-2 record. In the win column, he has 1 by ko/tko to strikes and 1 by submission. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 1 by split decision. His opponent is Joe Poirier and he trains with SBG East Coast. He comes into this fight with a 1-0 record with his sole win by submission. I see this fight being a back and forth ground battle.
110 AM MMA Natalie Schlesinger (Driven 3-3) vs Ashley Barrett (USMMA 1-0)
Then at 110 lbs Natalie Schlesinger will be taking on Ashley Barrett. Natalie trains with Team Driven and comes into this fight with a 3-3 record. In the win column, she has 3 wins by decision and for her losses she has 3 by decision. Her opponent is Ashley Barrett and she trains with USMMA. She comes into this fight with a 1-0 record with her 1 win by ko/tko in Round 1 at Reality Fighting event. I see this one being an exciting back and forth stand up battle.
155 AM Muay Thai Nate White (True MMA) vs Shaun Shubert (Red Seal)
145 PRO MMA Rob Fuller (1-7 Klinch) vs. Connor Matthews (1-0 Lauzon)
In the first pro fight of the night Rob Fuller will be challenging Connor Matthews at 145 lbs. Rob trains with Klinch MMA and comes into this fight with a 1-7 record. His 1 win was from an exciting knockout from the last Cage Titans event. For his losses, he lost 3 by ko/tko and 4 by submission. His opponent is Connor Matthews and he trains with Lauzon MMA. He comes into this fight with a 1-0 record with a knockout in just 7 seconds at Cage Titans 45. I think it is pretty safe to say these guys plan on swinging and putting a show for the crowd.
155 PRO MMA Kris Berberich(4-6 Mat-Su) vs. Zach DiSabatino (SSSF 5-2)
Then at 155 lbs Kris Berberich will be squaring off against Zach DiSabatino. Kris trains with Mat-Su and comes into this fight with a 4-6 record. In the win column, he has 1 by ko/tko and 3 by submission. For his losses, he has 2 by ko/tko and 4 by submission. His opponent is Zach DiSabatino and he trains with SSSF. He comes into this fight with a 5-2 record with 3 wins by ko/tko and 2 by submission. His 2 losses came by ko/tko to strikes and 1 by split decision. This fight is sure to be an exciting one no matter whether it is standing or on the ground. Add that to both fighters do not like to go to a decision and that makes this one a good one.
155 PRO MMA David McClendon (0-2 Independent) vs. Pat Gilbride (2-0 Lauzon)
Next up is at 155 lbs David McClendon will be taking on Pat Gilbride. David is an independent fighter who comes into this fight with an 0-2 record. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 1 by submission. He is still anxious for his first pro win of his career. His opponent is Pat Gilbride and he trains with Lauzon MMA. He comes into this fight with a 2-0 record with 1 ko/tko and 1 submission. This is mma and anything can happen but I give the edge to Gilbride in this one.
155 PRO MMA Roberto Yong (3-5 Team Ali) vs. Joe Giannetti (8-2 SSSF)
At 155 lbs Roberto Yong will be challenging Joe Giannetti. Roberto trains with Team Ali and comes into this fight with a 3-5 record with all of his wins by ko/tko. For his losses, most of them were by way of submission. His opponent is Joe Giannetti and he trains with SSSF. He comes into this fight with an 8-2 record with 2 ko/tko, 5 submissions and 1 by decision. For his losses, he lost both by way of decision. In this battle I see it being a ground battle and I see Giannetti taking this one by submission.
155 PRO MMA Ali Zebian (3-1 Underground) vs. Brandon Fleming (7-3 SSSF)
Then at 155 lbs Ali Zebian will be taking on Brandon Fleming. Ali trains with Underground and comes into this fight with a 3-1 record. For his wins, he has all 3 wins by ko/tko stoppages. His 1 loss came by split decision against Matt Probin in Bellator. His opponent is Brandon Fleming and he trains out of SSSF. He comes into this fight with a 7-3 record with 3 ko/tko, 2 by submission and 2 by decision. For his losses, he lost 3 by way of decision. I absolutely love this fight and love both of these fighters for years. This fight is very exciting as both fighters are amazing wrestlers. This battle is too close to call and I honestly see this coming down to a decision, perhaps even a split.
135 PRO MMA Cleveland Mclean (11-8 Fusion Xcel) vs. Mitch Raposo (3-0 Regiment)
At 135 lbs Cleveland McClean will be facing off against Mitch Raposo. Cleveland trains with Fusion Xcel and comes into this fight with an 11-8 record with 6 ko/tko and 5 by decision. For his losses, he lost 2 ko/tko, 3 submission, 2 decision and 1 DQ. His opponent is Mitch Raposo and he trains with Regiment. He comes into this fight with a 3-0 record with 1 by ko/tko and 2 by way of submission. Mitch has never tasted defeat in both his amateur and pro career and I think this is his toughest fight to date in his pro career. I see this one a back and forth battle standing and I think Mitch will have the advantage if it goes to the mat.
140 PRO MMA Diego Silva (12-5 Fusion Xcel) vs. Jay Perrin (8-4 Sityodtong)
Then at 140 lbs Diego Silva will be taking on Jay Perrin. Diego trains with Fusion Xcel and comes into this fight with a 12-5 record. In the win column , he has 2 by ko/tko, 4 by submission and 5 by way of decision. For his losses, he lost 2 by ko/tko, 1 by submission and 2 by decision. His opponent is Jay Perrin and he trains with Sityodtong. He comes into this fight with an 8-4 record with 2 ko/tko, 3 submission and 3 decision. For his losses, he lost 1 submission and 3 by decision. This is an awesome match up as both fighters are very well rounded. Of course, I will be rooting for our local guy Jay Perrin in this one but it is a very close match up in my eyes.
145 PRO MMA Kevin Barbareno (7-4 Fieldcraft) vs. Don Shainis (7-2 Citadel)
Then at 145 lbs Kevin Barbareno will be fighting Don Shainis. Kevin trains with Fieldcraft and comes into this fight with 7-4 record. In the win column, he has 6 submission and 1 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 ko/tko and 3 by way of decision. His opponent is Don Shainis and he trains with Citadel. He comes into this fight with a 7-2 record with 3 ko/tko, 3 submission and 1 decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 1 by decision. As you can see both fighters record are virtually identical (said in Mike Goldberg voice). I see this fight being a back and forth ground battle.
135 PRO MMA Jeff Perez (5-1 Sityodtong) vs. Johnny Campbell (SSSF 19-12)Then at 145 lbs Kevin Barbareno will be fighting Don Shainis. Kevin trains with Fieldcraft and comes into this fight with 7-4 record. In the win column, he has 6 submission and 1 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 ko/tko and 3 by way of decision. His opponent is Don Shainis and he trains with Citadel. He comes into this fight with a 7-2 record with 3 ko/tko, 3 submission and 1 decision. For his losses, he lost 1 by ko/tko and 1 by decision. As you can see both fighters record are virtually identical (said in Mike Goldberg voice). I see this fight being a back and forth ground battle.
In the co main event Jeff Perez will be squaring off against Johnny Campbell in what has been dubbed the Battle of the Beards at 135 lbs. Jeff trains with Sityotong and comes into this fight with a 5-1 record. In the win column he has 1 ko/tko, 3 submission and 1 by decision. His sole loss came by way of decision. His opponent is Johnny Campbell and he trains out of SSSF. He comes into this fight with a 19-12 record with 7 ko/ko, 7 submission and 6 decision. For his losses, he lost 1 ko/tko, 3 submission and 8 by decision. Johnny has had a killer 2019 going 3-1 and is looking to continue that momentum into 2020. These fighters love to perform and they are going to put on a show. They are both very well versed in all aspects of mma so really this battle could go anywhere. This has fight of the night written all over it!
135 PRO MMA Kin Moy (11-4 Citadel) vs. Tateki Matsuda (15-9 Broadway)
In the main event Kin Moy will be taking on Tateki Matsuda at 135 lbs. Kin trains with Citadel and comes into this fight with a 11-4 record with 4 ko/tko, 6 submission and 1 decision. For his losses, he lost 2 by ko/tko and 2 by submission. His opponent is Tateki Matsuda and he trains with Broadway. He comes into this fight with a 15-9 record with 4 ko/tko, 2 submission and 9 by decision. For his losses, he lost 1 ko/tko and 8 by decision. Both fighters are once again very well rounded and I see this one being a stand up battle. Do not leave Cage Titans early because this battle is going to an awesome back and forth war!
There you have the complete breakdown of the upcoming Cage Titans event. As you can see the fight card is stacked from start to finish so you do not want to miss it! Tickets are already sold out so if you don't have any then you are out of luck. Shoutout to Mike Polvere for always keeping us up to date with all the latest happenings and I hope to see you all there!