Caged Minds

Unbeaten Daniel Gonzalez is set for the first main event ofhis career. April 22nd at Texas Elite Boxing in Amarillo Texas the Power & Glory pugilist will square off with Rudy Montenegro. Topics include: ·   Kind of fight Daniel is expecting. ·  Taking a step up in competition ·   Adjusting his style ·   Learning from local veteran pugilists ·   What it will take to continue to be successful

Mika Frankl sits down Nassir Williams as he’s embarking in his Martial Arts journey. May 4-7 “Nas” is heading to for a National Kickboxing tournament. Talking points include • How he found martial arts • Kickboxing Tournament in May • How his time in the army made him mature • What lead to coming to train at Jacksonwink MMA • The influence Maurice Jackson & Coach Wink have been • The man he’s determined to fight • Finding Health Follow on social media ·        Website. Cagedminds.com ·        Facebook: Caged Minds Combat Sports News ·        Twitter: @CagedMindsMMA ·        IG: @cagedminds_csn ·        YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cagedmindsmmashow ·        Pick up the merchandise: https://www.nowprints.com/caged-minds ·        Pro Wrestling Podcast: Pro Wrestling After Hours ·        MMA Podcasts: MMA After Hours ·        Caged Minds Podcast on Apple or Spotify

Mika Frankl is joined by United Fit’ Mark “The Hoss” Hussey. The amateur middleweight mixed martial artist will step into the cage for the third time at High Altitude Face Off XI. Topics include. Returning to Adams State University for this fight Takeaway from win at FightWorld MMA 28 How it felt to be back in the cage after injury What the coaches want to see from Mark The weight-class he intends to compete at as a professional Expectations for the upcoming fight Follow on social media ·   Website. Cagedminds.com ·   Facebook: Caged Minds Combat Sports News ·   Twitter: @CagedMindsMMA ·   IG: @cagedminds_csn ·  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cagedmindsmmashow ·  Pick up the merchandise: https://www.nowprints.com/caged-minds ·   Pro Wrestling Podcast: Pro Wrestling After Hours ·   MMA Podcasts: MMA After Hours ·    Caged Minds Podcast on Apple or Spotify

After nine-years of Martial Arts training Dwight “Akuma”Maters will make his pro debut April 14th in the main event of JW Fights at the Jacksonwink Academy against Shawn Morgan. Topics include: ·        Turning pro as a Boxer first ·        Issues finding fights ·        Taking this fight at Super-Heavyweight ·        His assessment of Shawn Morgan ·        The focuses during this camp ·        Using the confidence, he’s earned ·        Coach with the adaptive MMA program Follow on social media ·         Website. Cagedminds.com ·         Facebook: Caged Minds Combat Sports News ·         Twitter: @CagedMindsMMA ·         IG: @cagedminds_csn ·         YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cagedmindsmmashow ·         Pick up the merchandise: https://www.nowprints.com/caged-minds ·         Pro Wrestling Podcast: Pro Wrestling After Hours ·         MMA Podcasts: MMA After Hours ·         Caged Minds Podcast on Apple or Spotify Follow on social media ·         Website. Cagedminds.com ·         Facebook: Caged Minds Combat Sports News ·         Twitter: @CagedMindsMMA ·         IG: @cagedminds_csn ·         YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cagedmindsmmashow ·         Pick up the merchandise: https://www.nowprints.com/caged-minds ·         Pro Wrestling Podcast: Pro Wrestling After Hours ·         MMA Podcasts: MMA After Hours ·         Caged Minds Podcast on Apple or Spotify

Jalin Fuller joins Mika Frankl ahead of fighting for the vacant LFA welterweight title in the main event of LFA 156 against Trey Waters. Topics include: • The Upcoming fight • What it will take to be successful • Evolving submission game • Timing of the title fight • Competing against a fellow striker Follow on social media ·         Website. Cagedminds.com ·         Facebook: Caged Minds Combat Sports News ·         Twitter: @CagedMindsMMA ·         IG: @cagedminds_csn ·         YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cagedmindsmmashow ·         Pick up the merchandise: https://www.nowprints.com/caged-minds ·         Pro Wrestling Podcast: Pro Wrestling After Hours ·         MMA Podcasts: MMA After Hours ·         Caged Minds Podcast on Apple or Spotify

At Legacy Boxing Promotions “New Era” Josh Rodriguez will make his pro debut against El Paso’s Jason Lugo. Mika Frankl caught up with the Power & Glory fighter at Jack Candelaria Boxing to reflect on his amateur journey and how he feels ahead of the fight. Topics include • His introduction to the sport • What memories stick out most from the amateur run • His passion for the sport • Thoughts on the upcoming Follow on social media ·         Website. Cagedminds.com ·         Facebook: Caged Minds Combat Sports News ·         Twitter: @CagedMindsMMA ·         IG: @cagedminds_csn ·         YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cagedmindsmmashow ·         Pick up the merchandise: https://www.nowprints.com/caged-minds ·         Pro Wrestling Podcast: Pro Wrestling After Hours ·         MMA Podcasts: MMA After Hours ·         Caged Minds Podcast on Apple or Spotify

Mika Frankl sits down with Abraham Perez at the Bob Foster Museum ahead of his first professional title fight. The Main event of Legacy Boxing Promotions “New Era” will see “The Hammer” & Jeronil Borres battling for the vacant IBF Intercontinental Flyweight Title. Topics include. • Why the timing is right for the first title opportunity • Late opponent change • His game and how its improving • How Boxing was something he came to love • Being in the Spotlight • What he expects the fight will look like Follow on social media ·         Website. Cagedminds.com ·         Facebook: Caged Minds Combat Sports News ·         Twitter: @CagedMindsMMA ·         IG: @cagedminds_csn ·         YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cagedmindsmmashow ·         Pick up the merchandise: https://www.nowprints.com/caged-minds ·         Pro Wrestling Podcast: Pro Wrestling After Hours ·         MMA Podcasts: MMA After Hours ·         Caged Minds Podcast on Apple or Spotify

Unbeaten Leonid “Baby Drago” Grachev joins Mika Frankl at the Bob Foster Museum discuss facing Chad Davis in the co-main event of April 8th’s New Ear from Legacy Boxing Promotions. We get into how difficult a fight this will be and how he’ll be pushed in this matchup. Grachev talks about how he’s lifting weights for the first time during his boxing career and how heavyweight allows him to play with his physique. Follow on social media ·         Website. Cagedminds.com ·         Facebook: Caged Minds Combat Sports News ·         Twitter: @CagedMindsMMA ·         IG: @cagedminds_csn ·         YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cagedmindsmmashow ·         Pick up the merchandise: https://www.nowprints.com/caged-minds ·         Pro Wrestling Podcast: Pro Wrestling After Hours ·         MMA Podcasts: MMA After Hours ·         Caged Minds Podcast on Apple or Spotify

Brian “La Bala” Mendoza discusses his April 8th WBC title against Sebastian Fundora. We reflect on the journey Brian taken to get to this point and his breakthrough moment. Brian shares how motivating it was to be at Benavidez vs. Plant. The Rio Rancho native also explains why he’s feeling no pressure ahead of the fight. And why the 29-year-old believes he can expose Fundora’s weaknesses. Mendoza also shares what the move to Las Vegas to train with Salas Boxing has meant to his career. Follow on social media ·         Website. Cagedminds.com ·         Facebook: Caged Minds Combat Sports News ·         Twitter: @CagedMindsMMA ·         IG: @cagedminds_csn ·         YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cagedmindsmmashow ·         Pick up the merchandise: https://www.nowprints.com/caged-minds ·         Pro Wrestling Podcast: Pro Wrestling After Hours ·         MMA Podcasts: MMA After Hours ·         Caged Minds Podcast on Apple or Spotify

The feature women’s fight on the Legacy Promotions “New Era” card will see Katherine Renee Lindenmuth against Danielle Saldanha. The Rosales trained pugilist is coming off a landmark performance defeating Lorraine Villalobos on a Golden Boy promotions card. We get into what it was like fighting on such a big stage and how the fight played out. She’s tasted success, the bright lights but Lindenmuth isn’t letting it get to her head as remains focused and driven for success. This mother, student, lifelong athlete and now boxer details how mentality is evolving and how she’s working harder than ever before. Follow on social media ·         Website. Cagedminds.com ·         Facebook: Caged Minds Combat Sports News ·         Twitter: @CagedMindsMMA ·         IG: @cagedminds_csn ·         YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cagedmindsmmashow ·         Pick up the merchandise: https://www.nowprints.com/caged-minds ·         Pro Wrestling Podcast: Pro Wrestling After Hours ·         MMA Podcasts: MMA After Hours ·         Caged Minds Podcast on Apple or Spotify