Caged Minds

Caged Minds

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Caged Minds episodes

  • Derek & Gene Perez brother's heading to scrap in Bare Knuckle MMA

    The Perez Brother's, Derek & Gene from Belen New Mexico join Mika Frankl to talk about their upcoming Bare Knuckle MMA fights for Sparta Sports & Entertainment in Cheyenne Wyoming, on August 15th. Gene faces Michael Santos in the main event while Derek meets Andy Perez, no relation, in the co-main event.  We talk about the fights and how different is MMA without the gloves. We also discuss how they've been effected by the pandemic and how their handling the situation. 

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    17 min
  • Caged Minds News Ep. 2

    Your week day dose of MMA news in five minutes or less. The UFC has cut four fighters. The UFC has two new fights announced. Paige VanZant has signed with a new promotion. The main & co-main events have been announced for Titan FC 63. The rest of the card for LFA 88 has been announced. Plus there's a One Championship event Friday morning. 

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    4 min
  • Mika Frankl’s Caged Mind Ep. 2

    Sharing by thoughts, takeaways, and observations from the first two weeks of Dana White’s Contender Series, Bellator 243, UFC Fight Night “Lewis vs. Oleninik”. Also previewing UFC 252 and my reactions to the announcement of UFC 255 & PVZ heading to Bare Knuckle FC.

    34 min
  • Caged Minds News Ep. 1

    News from the world of MMA including news on Ray Borg, Corey Anderson, Geoff Neal, Neil Magny, Yoel Romero, the next four LFA events; plus Tyson vs. Jones Jr. postponed.

    5 min
  • Into the Mind and through the Journey of Kevin Croom ahead of FAC 3

    Fighting Alliance Championships debuts on UFC Fight Pass this Friday, August 14th. The main event of FAC 3 will see Kevin Croom facing Anderson Hutchinson for the FAC featherweight championship. The Glory MMA fighter has over 60 fights under his belt between MMA, Boxing, and Kickboxing. Croom is on a two fight win streak that includes beating Charles “Krazy Horse” Bennett in the main event of FAC 1. Kevin’s had six-months between fights and is looking forward to taking advantage of an opportunity found in chaos. Always the entertainer with his own flare Croom has had some wild entrances and memorable finishes. Thirteen years of highs and lows this Missouri fighter continues to grow and chase his dream.

    46 min
  • Jerome River- Fighting to excite & inspire

    On week one of Dana White’s Contender Series the 2020 version, Jerome “The Renegade” Rivera squares of with Luis Rodriguez. The Santa Fe native tells me about his trip to Las Vegas to shoot the Contender Series commercial. “The Renegade” also talks to me about how his preparation for Rodriguez has gone & where his advantages lie. The 25-year-old is ready to show off what he’s been working on the last seven months, including balancing his emotions a bit more. I ask how he maintains his positive outlook and how this martial arts journey got started. Plus the interview ends with some more big news from Jerome.

    23 min
  • Mika Frankl's Caged Mind Ep. 1

    Sharing a few thoughts on UFC 251, UFC Fight Night Kattar vs. Ige, UFC Fight Night Figueiredo vs. Benavidez, Bellator news, LFA 84 & LFA 85,

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    26 min
  • Vanessa Demopoulos- "I'm going to be who I want to be & in the Cage, that's a Champion"

    Vanessa Demopoulos joins Mika Frankl to talk about facing Sam Hughes for the inaugural women's starwweight title in the main event of LFA 85. We also look back at Vanessa's win over former training partner Loveth Young at LFA 81; where Vanessa suffered a orbital  fracture in the first round. Demopoulos also shares how she hit the road to train attempting to out run the pandemic. We also talk about living in chaos, super powers, staying connected with people, & being positive. And the big one what it will mean to win the LFA title. 


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    22 min
  • Chris Brown- I’ll be the best version of myself at welterweight

    Chris “Breezy the Future” Brown joins Mika Frankl to talks about facing Salaiman Ahmadyarat at LFA 85. The fight is Brown’s official move up to welterweight. “Breezy the Future” details how rough a cut he had at LFA 80 and how the fight against Carrington Banks played out. We then touch on how different Chris will feel at 170 and what the benefits of the move will be.  Not to mention what adjustments had to be made for training camp during the pandemic. Also some about delivering the mail and running in the desert heat. 

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    31 min
  • Tyler Ray- Just a Matter of time before I'm at the Top

    Tyler "Wolverine" Ray joins Mika Frankl to discuss his upcoming fight with Maycon Mendonca at LFA 84. We did this interview before Gilbert Burns tested positive for Covid-19. Ray trains at Sanford MMA with Usman and Burns, He talked about their decision to fight and what its like training with both. Plus the story of how he made his way to training with the then Blackzilians.  The "Wolverine" talked about what training has been like during the pandemic. Ray also talks about his wrestling roots and adding to his mental game. Ray also shares how his wife and his religion are major sources of strength. We also discuss how much effort is need to promote on social media.


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    27 min

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