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Video: UFC alum Joe Giannetti folds opponent with slick jumping karate kick

Former UFC fighter Joe Giannetti is known for his signature guillotine choke, but he looked like “The Karate Kid” at Cage Titans 62.

In his continued effort to make it back to the big show, UFC alum [autotag]Joe Giannetti[/autotag] added another highlight finish to his reel.

Giannetti (15-5-1), who was the lightweight runner-up on “The Ultimate Fighter 27,” took a short-notice fight Saturday at Cage Titans 62 in Plymouth, Mass. Up a weight class at welterweight, the risk paid off as Giannetti flattened opponent [autotag]Pat Casey[/autotag] (10-8) with a jumping karate-style switch kick to the face. A couple hammerfists later, the fight was over at 2:12 of Round 2.

After the win, Giannetti campaigned to the UFC brass to give him another opportunity in the promotion. Giannetti competed once inside the UFC cage during the “TUF 27” lightweight final bout in July 2018. He lost a split decision to Mike Trizano.

Giannetti was let go by the promotion following the defeat. Since then, Giannetti has gone 9-4-1 with eight finishes for Cage Titans and LFA.

Video: UFC alum Joe Giannetti folds opponent with slick jumping karate kick

Former UFC fighter Joe Giannetti is known for his signature guillotine choke, but he looked like “The Karate Kid” at Cage Titans 62.

In his continued effort to make it back to the big show, UFC alum [autotag]Joe Giannetti[/autotag] added another highlight finish to his reel.

Giannetti (15-5-1), who was the lightweight runner-up on “The Ultimate Fighter 27,” took a short-notice fight Saturday at Cage Titans 62 in Plymouth, Mass. Up a weight class at welterweight, the risk paid off as Giannetti flattened opponent [autotag]Pat Casey[/autotag] (10-8) with a jumping karate-style switch kick to the face. A couple hammerfists later, the fight was over at 2:12 of Round 2.

After the win, Giannetti campaigned to the UFC brass to give him another opportunity in the promotion. Giannetti competed once inside the UFC cage during the “TUF 27” lightweight final bout in July 2018. He lost a split decision to Mike Trizano.

Giannetti was let go by the promotion following the defeat. Since then, Giannetti has gone 9-4-1 with eight finishes for Cage Titans and LFA.

Austin Vanderford out of Bellator 246; Pat Casey targeted replacement vs. Daniel Madrid

Austin Vanderford is out of Bellator’s upcoming back-to-back-show weekend.

[autotag]Austin Vanderford[/autotag] won’t compete during Bellator’s upcoming weekend of back-to-back shows.

One of Bellator’s rising middleweights, Vanderford is out of his scheduled Bellator 246 fight against [autotag]Daniel Madrid[/autotag]. Now Massachusetts-based fighter [autotag]Pat Casey[/autotag] is being targeted as his replacement to take on Madrid (17-6 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) on Sept. 12 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

A promotion official notified MMA Junkie of Vanderford being out for undisclosed reasons and the new targeted booking Friday.

Madrid was supposed to compete against Impa Kasanganay for the LFA middleweight championship on March 20. However, the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Madrid, 36, has won four straight fights – all inside the distance.

Casey (6-2 MMA, 2-1 BMMA) has won two of his most recent three fights. After defeating Mike DiOrio and Matt Denning, Casey was knocked out by Yu Ji at Premier FC 30 in February. Casey holds three finishes in six victories.

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Bellator 246 takes place Saturday, Sept. 12 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The main card will simulcast on DAZN and Paramount after prelims on MMA Junkie.

With the addition, the current Bellator 246 lineup includes:

  • Juan Archuleta vs. Patchy Mix – for the vacant bantamweight title
  • Jon Fitch vs. Neiman Gracie
  • DeAnna Bennett vs. Liz Carmouche
  • Derek Campos vs. Keoni Diggs
  • Daniel Madrid vs. Pat Casey
  • Ty Gwerder vs. George Tokkos
  • Davion Franklin vs. Ras Hylton

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