Boston MMA Takes Over: Lanes, Huynh, and Apito Go 3-0 with Finishes at Cage Titans 71

Coach Jeff Perez lifts Erik Huynh in celebration after back-to-back victories—Boston MMA pride, resilience, and pure heart on full display

The Boston fight scene just sent a loud and clear message: the new wave of Boston MMA talent is here, and it finishes fights. At Cage Titans 71, rising stars Kadu Lanes, Erik Huynh, and Jacobo “Kunga” Apito all delivered thrilling finishes, pushing their team to an undefeated 3-0 on the night—and a combined record of 6-0, with every win coming by stoppage.

Kadu Lanes unleashes a crushing knee in dominant fashion—leading to another electrifying finish for the undefeated Mixed Martial Arts standout

Kadu Lanes kicked off the wave of victories with a high-paced, back-and-forth battle that showcased both his Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and grit. After being tested early with several well-timed wrestling throws from his opponent, Lanes stayed composed and worked his way into dominant positions. Eventually, he secured back control and locked in a textbook jiu jitsu rear-naked choke, forcing the tap and extending his perfect record. It was a textbook display of resilience and submission excellence, proving Lanes is a serious problem in the local MMA circuit.

Erik Huynh walks off with two thumbs up and a win to match—Boston Mixed Martial Arts rising star proving heart, grit, and highlight-reel finishes are in his DNA

Next came Erik Huynh, who delivered one of the most memorable moments of the night. Early in the fight, he found himself caught in a tight jiu-jitsu D’Arce choke that nearly ended things. But Huynh refused to quit, using sheer will and slick jiu-jitsu defense to survive. Then, turning the tables in spectacular fashion, he launched a Muay Thai flying knee that landed flush and put his opponent away. It was a dramatic comeback that had the crowd on its feet and firmly established Huynh as one of Boston MMA’s most exciting prospects.

Jacobo Apito delivers a walk-off Muay Thai elbow KO for the ages

Closing the show was Jacobo Apito, whose brutal Muay Thai elbow finish against Cole Cameron capped off the team’s perfect night. With his opponent’s back against the cage, Apito used a well-placed throat post to control positioning and unleashed a devastating Muay Thai elbow that ended the fight on the spot. It was Apito’s third straight finish and perhaps his most emphatic yet, further building his reputation in the Mixed Martial Arts Boston fight scene.

Kadu Lanes locked in and laser-focused before his Mixed Martial Arts Bout

Together, these three fighters are redefining what it means to come out of the Boston MMA scene: technical, tough, and relentless. A clean 3-0 sweep with all finishes at Cage Titans 71 speaks volumes. With a collective record of 6-0—all stoppages—this squad is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous and talked-about groups in New England Mixed Martial Arts.

Jacobo's celebratory gesture after a beautiful performance in a mixed martial arts fight