Yorgan De Castro (11-6) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming Heavyweight title shot vs CTFC champ Jahsua Marsh (7-6) at Cage Titans 68. We recapped some of the biggest moments of his career including: Dana White's Contender Series win in 2019, walkoff KO victory over Justin Tafa at UFC243 & 50k Performance of the Night bonus, & victory over Junior dos Santos in 2022 at Eagle FC. We end the episode by breaking down his upcoming opponent, what it means to be back fighting in Plymouth, MA for Cage Titans & the violence fans can expect on November 9th.

Alan Klingbeil joins me on this episode to discuss his jack of all trades lifestyle. The #5 ranked Power Slap light heavyweight doubles as an actor, with credits on The CW's "Walker" as well a new project "Nikos" set to begin filming in 2025. We chopped it up about all Klingbeil's ventures: Power Slap, acting, his military experience in the US Air Force, & his deep martial arts background. "The Kryptonian" is currently on Power Slap's "Road To The Title" season 3 with his last match vs Luke Simonds airing just this week. We did a full breakdown of that matchup & looked ahead to potential future fights before the end of the year.

Taquel Young (2-1 Am) joins the show to preview his upcoming bout at All Or Nothing Fights 10 vs Secoriyon Shooks (2-2 Am) on October 19th. Young dives into his upbringing, how he discovered his love for Mixed Martial Arts & how he turned his wrestling career into the base of his MMA game. As a 2x state qualifier in high school & collegiate wrestler at Emmanuel University & Montreat College, Young is expanding his skillset at ATT Team Lima. We recapped Young's last victory at NFC167, which he won via Arm Triangle in Round 3 following a highlight reel suplex. Then we finish by previewing ANF 10 where Young takes on Secoriyon Shooks.

Shameek Harvey (8-2) joins the show to preview his upcoming Flyweight Title fight at Fight For It 22 vs David Wilson (5-2). Harvey talks about his relationship with UFC Welterweight Bryan Battle, their journey through MMA together, what it's been like seeing Battle in the UFC & what he's learned most from witnessing it first hand. We also discussed their gym Carolina Combat & the culture that's being built there. Harvey recaps his last 3 fights at Fury FC & talks about what it was like fighting for one of the biggest regional MMA promotions in the country. We wrap up the show by breaking down Harvey's next opponent, what it would mean to become the Fight For It Flyweight Champion & what would be next for him with a win.

Jay Perrin (11-8) joins the show to preview his upcoming Bantamweight title bout at Cage Titans 67 vs Jay Pressley (8-4). Perrin was once the Cage Titans BW champ & looks to reclaim the title he never lost. In this episode we learn the origin of Perrin's nickname "The Joker" & the deeper meaning behind it. We also recapped some of Perrin's MMA career thus far including his 2019 DWCS bout vs Dwight Joseph, his stint in the UFC in 2022, & his last two fights at Cage Titans vs Lionel Young & Chris Mecate.

Dee "The Revenant" Reddick (5-0 Am) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming bout at Fight For It 22 vs Jacob Pais (5-1 Am) for the Lightweight Championship. We discussed the beef between Reddick & Pais, how it all started & why now was the right time to settle it. Reddick recapped his D1 wrestling career at Campbell University & Appalachian State; & also how that led to his transition into MMA.

Carlos Lozoya (9-4) joins the show to preview his upcoming bout at Combat FC 8 vs Tom Picciano (5-2). Lozoya breaks down Picciano's game & reveals how he feels about him as an opponent. This bout is for the Combat FC Interim Bantamweight Title & with a win Lozoya will become the Champ Champ of the Flyweight & Bantamweight divisions. We also recapped Lozoya's last fight at Combat FC 7 where he captured that Flyweight Title vs Firdavs Khasanov via second round TKO. Lozoya ends the episode by telling us when we could see him back in the cage after Combat FC 8 & which two opponents he has his eye on!

Jake Ferri (2-0 Am) joins this episode of Caged In to preview his upcoming matchup at Combat Zone 85 vs Rudy Lopez (1-1 Am). Ferri is a former D1 wrestler at Kent State with over 100 wins & bids in the NCAA Tournament; we dove into his wrestling pedigree & talked about his transition into MMA. We also got into his training camp at KTA in Nashua, NH & with under two weeks until fight night, Ferri seems locked in. The episode finishes with a full matchup breakdown of Ferri's next opponent & he tells the fans what they can expect from his performance on August 17th.

Andrew Valdina (5-0) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming Co-Main Event matchup at Cage Titans 66 vs Tyler Smythe (5-3). We recap Valdina's last victory at CTFC65 which he won via 1st Round Rear Naked Choke. Valdina talks about being back to fighting consistently, the emotions of his that last win, & how motivated he is currently. He also spent some time in New York at Longo's training with Aljimain Sterling & the rest of the team. We finish by breaking down his upcoming matchup, the trash talk in the lead up, first ever Co-Main Event, & his prediction for the fight.

Colin Silva (1-0 Am) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming fight at Cage Titans 66 vs Eder Gomes (1-0 Am). We discussed his introduction to MMA & what got him into the gym to spark his journey in the sport. We also recapped his MMA Debut at CTFC63 which he won via second round TKO. Silva expects to improve upon that highlight reel performance in his upcoming bout at CTFC66. We also discussed his training camp at BTT Taunton & training with Joe Giannetti & Jayden Curley who will also be fighting on the same card.