Before CES MMA Welterweight Champion Chuck “Cold Steel” O’Neil (15-6, 5 KO, 6 Submissions) attempts to defend his 170-pound crown against Dominique Steele (12-5) live on AXS TV on Friday, June 12th from Twin River Casino, CES has put together a stellar undercard for CES MMA XXIX. Tickets are on sale now at CESMMA.com and at the CES and Twin River Casino Box Office.
O’Neil is riding a four fight win streak, including an 11-second knockout victory over Emmanuel Walo in January on AXS TV, and a 2nd round submission over UFC veteran Ricardo Funch, while Steele enters the cage a winner of 6 of his last 7. He has finishes in 6 of his 12 victories.
In the co-main event, seven-time Bellator MMA veteran Matt “The Mangler” Bessette (14-6) of Hartford, Connecticut will fight dynamic featherweight contender Khama “The Deathstar” Worthy (7-3), who has finished three of his past four opponents via knockouts.
Former UFC submission specialist, and Team Link product, Jon Manley (9-2) makes his third trip to the CES MMA cage, this time against Canada’s Matt MacGrath (15-6), who’s riding high on a five-fight-win streak.
Providence fan-favorite and eight-time CES MMA veteran Greg “Ribz” Rebello (18-6) will clash with Attleboro-based former NFL player Tyler “The Marauder” King (9-2), who will be making his fourth trip to the CES MMA cage.
In a match-up of two of the East Coast’s hottest middleweight prospects, Olyneville’s Eric “The Dream Catcher” Spicely (6-0), who is unbeaten through his first six fights, will clash with top ranked Harley “Darkheart” Beekman (7-2) of Amsterdam, N.Y.
Eleven-time CES MMA veteran and East Providence product Dinis “Sweetbread” Paiva (6-5), who enters the cage riding a three fight first-round knockout streak, will clash with 16-fight veteran Chino Duran (8-8).
Providence’s Nate “The Snake” Andrews (6-1), who’s six wins have all come via stoppage, will fight the always-exciting Jay Bakanowski (3-1), a product of Northborough.
Pawtucket submission specialist Abe Pitrowski (6-2) is set to square off with undefeated Boston fighter Mike Rodriguez (2-0), Joe “Lights Out” Pingitore (4-1-1) of Johnston, RI. is set to fight South Boston’s James Grant Murrin (3-2), Pete Rogers Jr. (2-1), of Connecticut will clash with Worcester’s Evan Parker (4-3), Boston’s Jeff Hsu will make his professional debut against Rivera MMA product Toby Oden (1-1), and in a battle of dynamic jiu-jitsu players, Kody Nordby (3-3) and Jesse Gutierrez (1-0) will meet early in the event. All of the fighters’ wins have come by submission.
Tickets are $40.00, $55.00 $100.00 and $125.00 for front-row VIP, and are available online at CESMMA.com or TwinRiver.com, by phone at 401-724-2253 or at the Twin River Players Club. All fights and fighters are subject to change.
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Twin River Casino, located in Lincoln, R.I., is the state’s largest gaming and entertainment venue as well as its top tourist and cultural attraction. Formerly known as Lincoln Park, the renovated facility offers more than 300,000 square-feet of gaming space. The casino operates more than 4,500 video slot machines and virtual table games (including blackjack and roulette), as well as 80 live table games including blackjack, roulette, craps and more. A great alternative to Connecticut casinos, this unique gaming facility also hosts simulcasting of the best thoroughbred and greyhound racing from around the country, a 29,000+ square foot Twin River Event Center with headline entertainment, free concerts at the Lighthouse Bar, signature cocktails and premium cigars at Blackstone Cigar Bar, award-winning beer and unique food options, along with live music at The Shipyard Pub. Home to Fred & Steve’s Steakhouse, enjoy an award-winning steak and seafood dinner, or enjoy the exciting sports bar scene at Wicked Good Bar & Grill, as well as 16 other dining outlets. Twin River offers both smoking and non-smoking gaming rooms. Twin River Casino is situated just 10 minutes from Providence and less than an hour from Boston.
