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Ozzy Martin (3-1 Am) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming matchup vs Jay Curley (2-0) at Cage Titans 66. Martin recaps his performance at CTFC63 where he captured the CTFC Amateur Welterweight Title via 2nd Round TKO. We discuss the impact Nostos MMA has had on his game since joining head coach Devin Powell & the guys in New Hampshire. Martin then previews his upcoming bout at CTFC66, describes the striker vs grappler matchup, & predicts a big finish for the crowd in Plymouth, MA.

Joe Poirier (4-1) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming matchup at Cage Titans 66 vs Adrian Haly (3-3). We start by recapping Poirier's last fight at CTFC62, which he lost via 2nd Round TKO. He talks about that matchup & what he learned most from his first loss as a pro. We then discuss his recent decision to move his training camp to New England Cartel full time under head coach Tyson Chartier, as well as his connection to Mom's Basement MMA. Poirier also breaks down his upcoming opponent, the excitement to finally be back in the cage after 7 months off, & what the fans in Plymouth, MA can expect from his performance on July 20th.

Joe Giannetti (16-5-1) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming matchup vs Peter Barrett (16-6). Giannetti looks to defend his recently reacquired Cage Titans Lightweight title in "The Biggest Fight in Cage Titans History" at Cage Titans 66 on July 20th. Giannetti is not shy about the bad blood between him & Barrett, and he gives a complete timeline rundown of their history. He also previews this matchup & breaks down where he sees his biggest advantages. Giannetti also recaps his preview victory at Cage Titans 65, where he won via Ninja Choke in under 30 seconds.

Jay Curley (2-0 Am) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming matchup at Cage Titans 66 vs Ozzy Martin (3-1 Am) for the Ammy Welterweight Title. Curley discusses his most recent collegiate wrestling season at Roger Williams University, where he made Nationals. We also recap his last fight at Cage Titans 61 where he secured a third round TKO victory.

UFC Bantamweight Brady Hiestand (7-2) joins me on this episode to preview his upcoming matchup at UFC Vegas 93 vs Garrett Armfield (10-3). Hiestand recaps his last win vs Batgerel Danaa in April 2023, which he won via third round TKO. After a year off due to staph infection & a torn knee, Hiestand is ready to get back to work on June 15th in Vegas. We also talked about his first training camp post knee injury at Sikjitsu in Spokane, Washington; as well as head coach Michael Chiesa's latest fight announcement vs Tony Ferguson at UFC Abu Dhabi.

MMA Content Creator & Commentator Charlie Quinn joins me on this episode to preview the big announcements regarding Cage Titans 66. We give our initial reactions to Joe Giannetti vs Peter Barrett, as well as our reactions to Andrew Valdina vs Tyler Smythe. Charlie & I also talk about the highly entertaining press conference that took place outside Plymouth Memorial Hall, the hatred between Giannetti & Barrett, as well as the face-offs.