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Photo courtesy of Will Paul REIGNING CES MMA Heavyweight Champion Ashley Gooch defends his title Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., when he faces Brazilian fan-favorite Juliano Coutinho on the main card of "CES MMA 45," which airs live on AXS TV beginning at 9 p.m. ET. Friday is Gooch's first title defense since winning the then-vacant championship in August of 2017. The Phoenix, Ariz., heavyweight has won eight of his last nine bouts. Coutinho makes his second appearance with CES MMA, the first coming in March of 2016 when he defeated Chaz Morgan by split decision.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Aug. 8th, 2017 CES MEDIA ALERT |
All the participants for "CES MMA 45," scheduled for Friday, Aug. 11th, 2017 at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., airing live on AXS TV beginning at 9 p.m. ET.
WHAT:
Final weigh-in and press conference.
WHERE:
Wicked Good Bar & Grill (2nd floor) Twin River Casino 100 Twin River Rd. Lincoln, R.I. 02865
WHEN:
Thursday, Aug. 10th, 3:30 p.m.
WHY:
Thursday's final weigh-in and press conference for "CES MMA 45," scheduled for Friday night at the Twin River Event Center.
Storylines abound for CES MMA as the region's No. 1 combat sports promotion continues a strong 2017 with its fourth nationally-televised event of the year. Preliminary bouts begin at 7 p.m., followed by the six-fight main card at 9 on AXS TV Fights.
Among the noteworthy bouts, veteran featherweights Saul Almeida (19-8, 1 KO) of Framingham, Mass., and Pedro Gonzalez (12-5) of Glocester, Mass., face off in a five-round bout for the CES MMA Interim Title, plus reigning CES MMA Heavyweight World Champion Ashley Gooch (10-5, 7 KOs) of Phoenix, Ariz., defending the strap against Brazilian fan-favorite Juliano Coutinho (7-3, 3 KOs) of West Yarmouth, Mass.
Tickets for "CES MMA 45" are priced at $40.00, $55.00, $100.00 and $125.00 (VIP) and can be purchased online at www.cesboxing.com, www.twinriver.com, www.ticketmaster.com or www.cagetix.com/ces by phone at 401-724-2253/2254 or at the Twin River Casino Players Club. All fights and fighters are subject to change.
In a highly-anticipated regional showdown that could steal the spotlight Aug. 11th, rising lightweight star Nate Andrews (10-1, 5 KOs) of East Providence, R.I., puts his four-fight win streak on the line against Maine native Bruce Boyington (14-10, 8 KOs), a veteran of 24 professional fights and a three-time WSOF vet.
Also on the main card, rising welterweight star Gary Balletto Jr. (3-1, 1 KO) of Cranston, R.I., makes his television debut against Hooksett, N.H., vet Nick Alley (3-1, 1 KO). Balletto carries a three-fight win streak into next month's bout, most recently dismantling Chris Torres by first-round submission on the preliminary card of "CES MMA 42."
Unbeaten Milford, Mass., bantamweight Kris Moutinho (4-0, 1 KO) battles Erie, Pa., native Brandon Seyler (6-5-1, 1 KO), who makes his second appearance with CES MMA, and bantamweight Richie Santiago (4-0, 1 KO) puts his unbeaten record on the line on AXS TV against Queens, N.Y., vet Miguel Restrepo (4-3-1, 2 KOs).
The 4-0 Santiago, 24, finished each of his four fights by submission, most recently at "CES MMA 43" against Chad Kelly. Restrepo returns to Rhode Island after challenging unbeaten bantamweight Carlos Candelario at "CES MMA 41." Moutinho is off to a flying start as a pro with wins in all four of his bouts under the guidance of CES MMA, including an impressive unanimous decision win over seven-fight vet Lloyd Reyes at "CES MMA 42."
Highlighting the preliminary card, 20-year-old Providence, R.I., native John Doumaagainst Jason Rine (0-2) of Danville, Ohio, following wins in each of his last three amateur bouts.
Ludlow, Mass., lightweight Leon Davis (8-3, 1 KO) returns to face Andrew Osborne (7-10, 2 KOs), the two-time CES MMA vet and North Carolina native who now lives and trains in North Providence, R.I. Osborne comes off an upset win over previously-unbeaten Connor Barry by unanimous decision at "CES MMA 43" while Davis, a winner in his last four fights, makes his seventh appearance with CES MMA.
Also on the preliminary card, unbeaten featherweight Dylan Lockhard (3-0) of Hollis, N.H., faces Cortland, N.Y., vet Ahsan Abdullah (7-7, 3 KOs). Lockhard earned his first two wins as a pro under the guidance of CES MMA, including a first-round submission win over Russell Campbell at "CES MMA 40" in November.
Visit www.cesmma.com, www.twitter.com/cesmma or www.facebook.com/cesmmafor more information, or follow CES MMA on Instagram at @CESMMA.
-- CES -- Contacts: Michael Parente, Classic Entertainment & Sports, (401) 263-4990 or michael@teamces.com. Kim Ward, Twin River Casino, (401) 475-8352 or kward@twinriver.com.
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AXS TV is a television network dedicated to providing the best in music programming and festivals, comedy performances, current events and mixed martial arts promotions. AXS TV is a partnership between founder Mark Cuban, AEG, Ryan Seacrest Media, Creative Artists Agency (CAA) and CBS. "AXS TV Fights" presents more live mixed martial arts and kickboxing events than any other television network with more than 40 world-class fight cards each year. "The Voice" Michael Schiavello and UFC Hall of Famer Pat Miletich call all the action as champions, challengers, and top prospects take center stage every Friday night. |
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Twin River Casino, located in Lincoln, Rhode Island, 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 162,000 square-feet of gaming space with more than 5,000 gaming positions. The casino operates more than 4,200 video slot machines and virtual table games (including blackjack and roulette), as well as 108 live table games including blackjack, roulette, craps, a poker room and more. A great alternative to Connecticut and Massachusetts 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 live music at the Shipyard Pub, as well as live comedy & karaoke every weekend at Rhodehouse Live. Home to the incredible Fred & Steve's Steakhouse, you can have an award-winning steak and seafood dinner, or enjoy the exciting sports bar scene at Wicked Good Bar & Grill, as well as 18 other dining outlets. Twin River offers both smoking (1st Floor) and smoke-free (2nd Floor) casinos. Twin River Casino is situated just 10 minutes from Providence and less than an hour from Boston. |
