Schenectady, New York – Cage Wars, a prominent mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion, is gearing up for its milestone 70th event on May 17, 2025. Set to take place at Armory Studios in Schenectady, New York, the event promises an evening of high-octane bouts featuring both seasoned fighters and rising talents.
Main Event: Featherweight Showdown
Headlining Cage Wars 70 is a featherweight clash between Cole Alaxanian and Isaiah Monroe. Alaxanian, with a professional record of 4-1, is currently ranked #33 in the U.S. Northeast Featherweight division. His opponent, Monroe, holds a 3-2 record and is ranked #6 in North Carolina’s Lightweight division.
Co-Main Event: Middleweight Contest
The co-main event features Luis Felipe Melendez representing Team Jucao – New York, facing off against Nick Bord. Both fighters are expected to bring their A-game to this middleweight bout.
Featherweight Title Fight
Another highlight of the evening is the featherweight title fight between Musa Barros of Team Jucao – New York and Brandyn Ainsworth from Goju Ryu Ki. This championship bout is anticipated to be a thrilling contest.
The fight card also includes several other compelling matchups:
- Nathaniel Grubham vs. Cody Zappone: A featherweight bout featuring Grubham against Zappone, who trains at Renzo Gracie Academy Latham, NY, and Lauzon Mixed Martial Arts.
- Jahliel Palmer vs. Nate Lopez: A flyweight contest that promises fast-paced action.
- Bryce Ward vs. Kenny “Manos de Piedra” Correa: In the lightweight division, Ward (2-3-0) from Team Jucao Cobleskill will face Correa (6-3-0) of Mohawk Valley MMA.
- Joshua Depace vs. Paul Lafond: A heavyweight amateur bout featuring Depace (8-11-0) against Lafond (4-3-0), both fighting out of New York.
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Venue: Armory Studios, Schenectady, New York
- Doors Open: 4:30 PM ET
- Fights Start: 6:00 PM ET
Tickets for Cage Wars 70 are available through the official Cage Wars website. Fans can also follow Cage Wars on their social media platforms for the latest updates and announcements.
Cage Wars continues to provide a platform for fighters to showcase their skills and entertain MMA enthusiasts. With a lineup of exciting bouts, Cage Wars 70 is set to be a memorable event for both fighters and fans alike.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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