Author Archive: CES MMA
Fun-loving Rebello rolls with the punches
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 24th, 2017) — He got knocked out on national television and instantly became a trending topic on Twitter. Others (see: Ronda Rousey) might’ve gone into hiding out of sheer embarrassment. Greg Rebello joined in on the fun, […]
CES MMA closes out 2016 with special Thanksgiving Eve event
RISING STAR NATE Andrews, left, puts his three-fight win streak on the line Wednesday, Nov. 23rd, 2016 at Twin River Casino when he faces 26-fight vet George Sheppard in the main event of “CES MMA 40” at Twin River Casino […]
O’Neil finds comfort zone in new weight class
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Aug. 10th, 2016) — As he puts the finishing touches on his fight week weight cut, Chuck O’Neil can’t even remember what it was like to fight at welterweight, nearly 15 pounds lighter than his current middleweight limit […]
War of words escalates between Pingitore and Jones
Photo courtesy of Will Paul FEATHERWEIGHT JOE PINGITORE of Johnston, R.I., aims for his third consecutive win Friday, Aug. 12th, 2016 on the main card of “CES MMA 37” live on AXS TV from Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., when […]
Bessette faces new challenge in unknown commodity Cervantes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Aug. 3rd, 2016) — Matt Bessette has a unique, if not unconventional, approach to choosing his opponents. While some fighters want to know every last detail about the opponent they’re about to face – sometimes at an excruciatingly […]
Andrews submits Muro in CES MMA 36 main event
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 10th, 2016) – With the main event up for grabs in the third and final round, Nate Andrews made sure to take matters into his own hands. The East Providence, R.I., lightweight submitted Oklahoma native Luis Muro […]
Baywatch: CES MMA invades Massachusetts April 16th
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (April 5th, 2016) — CES MMA’s loaded spring schedule continues Saturday, April 16th, 2016 with the promotion’s Massachusetts debut, a star-studded Bay State spectacular featuring rising stars in the professional and amateur ranks. “CES MMA 35,” sponsored by […]
Wednesday briefing: Davis aims for AXS TV stardom
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 30th, 2016) — It takes a certain characteristic, an inherent, natural ability, to perform at your best when you know the whole world’s watching. In mixed martial arts, some fighters wilt under the pressure of the sport’s […]
Confident Campbell ready for breakthrough performance
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 29th, 2016) — You’d think a last-minute change of opponent would unnerve a fighter, or, at the very least, provide a minor annoyance when it occurs so close to showtime. Johnny Campbell doesn’t seem to mind. Rodrigo […]
CES MMA kicks off spring with two shows in April
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 21st, 2016) — The world’s fastest-growing mixed martial arts promotion, CES MMA, kicks off the spring of 2016 with its busiest month yet, two dynamic shows in two different states in a whirlwind two-week stretch. The new […]
