Cage Wars 70: Pro‑Level Fury Hits Schenectady—Grab Your Seat Before the Storm
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Feel the Floorboards Shake
Picture this: Saturday night, May 17. The house lights at Armory Studios NY dim, and the brand‑new walk‑out tunnel spits smoke across the canvas. A sold‑out roar rolls through the rafters, rattling the century‑old beams overhead. You’re close enough to read the sweat on a fighter’s brow—and the show hasn’t even started. That’s Cage Wars 70, the Capital Region’s longest‑running MMA promotion unleashed in its biggest venue yet, right in the heart of Schenectady, NY.
Venue: Armory Studios NY, 125 Washington Avenue—10 minutes North of Albany and a quick jog off I‑890.
Date & Time: Saturday, May 17, 2025 | Doors 4:30 p.m. • First punch 6 p.m. • Main card 7 p.m.
Tickets: GA historically starts about $60–$65; floor‑level VIP tables disappear fast. Hit HERE or the bright red Get Tickets button on CageWarsMMA.com—they’ll show the live price tiers when you click “Buy.”
Capacity: 1,800 screaming fight fans, first Cage Wars event to feature a fully pro main event in Schenectady.
Fight Card Snapshot – Ten Bouts, Zero Padding
Every Cage Wars card packs action up and down, but 70 feels like a statement:
| Slot | Division | Fighters |
|---|---|---|
| Main Event | Pro Featherweight (145 lbs) | Cole Alaxanian (4‑1) vs Isaiah Monroe (3‑2) |
| Co‑Main | Catchweight 175 | Nick Bord vs Luis Felipe Melendez |
| Feature | Featherweight (145) | Nathaniel Grubham vs Cody Zappone |
| Main Card | Bantamweight 130 | Tayvonne Thomas vs Bryce Layme |
| Main Card | Flyweight (125) | Jahliel Palmer vs Nate Lopez |
| Main Card | Lightweight (155) | Bryce Ward vs Kenny Correa |
| Main Card | Heavyweight (265) | Joshua DePace vs Paul Lafond |
| Prelim | Featherweight (125) | Stephen Catalano vs F. Berrun |
| Prelim | Welterweight (170) | Tyler Gilfus vs Zachary Kitchell |
| Prelim | Featherweight | Mukhtar Barros vs Brandyn Ainsworth |
Ten fights, three title eliminators, and enough bad blood in the gym‑talk rumor mill to raise the Civic Square fountain a few degrees.
“New Home, New Heat”
Cage Wars spent half a decade rocking Rivers Casino—until new owner Anthony Constantino dropped the mic: “Armory Studios NY is our bigger, bolder home, and on May 17 we make history.” he told Times Union, With a 24‑foot cage dead‑center, state‑of‑the‑art lighting, and balcony sight‑lines that feel like VIP on a budget, Armory Studios turns every seat into the splash zone. Expect ice‑blue spotlights, thundering walk‑out bass, and a ref‑cam feed hitting the Cage Wars socials before you’re back in the parking lot.
Why You Need to Be There
- Featherweight Chaos: Alaxanian vs Monroe headlines—the classic Northeast grinder colliding with slick Carolina footwork. Someone’s walking out Top‑20 regional, someone’s getting stitched.
- Small‑City, Big‑Show Polish: Think UFC Fight Pass vibes minus the $300 ticket—cameramen on dollies, instant‑replay on the jumbo truss, but you’re still close enough to hear corner instructions.
- Affordable Insanity: GA at roughly $60 is a steal; past Cage Wars crowds paid more for half the production. VIP tables come with private server, drink package, and the best Instagram backdrop in upstate NY.
- Saratoga‑Night Out: Pre‑game on Broadway’s craft‑beer trail, post‑fight pizza across from Armory Studios—it’s the easiest combat‑sports date night you’ll plan this year.
- Next‑Wave Pros: Cage Wars has launched more UFC and Bellator talent than any other NY amateur promotion. Catch them before the Topps trading card.
Plan the Trip
| Need | Solution |
|---|---|
| Parking | Armory lot + overflow at Laz Parking garage and near by lots (free after 5 p.m.). |
| Stay | Hilton Homewood Suites (15‑min walk/3-min drive) or Landing Hotel at Rivers (10‑min Uber). |
| Eat | Visco’s for pre‑fight NYC style Pizza, 40 North for late‑night wings, Ambition Eatery & Coffee House Sunday breakfast if you survive. |
| Dress Code | Whatever screams fight fan—just leave the stash of horns and air‑horns at home; security wants your hands free for clapping. |
Grab the Tickets—Today, Not Tomorrow
Every Cage Wars show since 2023 has sold out before fight week. With Armory Studios increasing capacity, promoters are betting on their biggest gate yet—but that only means demand skyrockets. Head to cagewars.ticketleap.com/cage-wars-70 or tap the “Get Tickets” link at CageWarsMMA.com. Choose print‑at‑home or mobile entry, screenshot the barcode, and you’re golden.
Want the floor? Set your alarm—VIP tables pop up first and vanish in minutes. GA is next; once those bleacher clusters are gone, the resale vultures swoop.
Recommended places to stay Near By
- Hotel Review: Experience Luxury and Stunning Views: Hilton, Homewood suites in Glenville, New York!
- Hotel Review: Crowne Plaza Albany- The Desmond Hotel
Final Bell
May 17 isn’t just another Saturday—it’s the night Cage Wars plants its flag in a brand‑new fortress and unleashes ten match‑ups guaranteed to shake the Mohawk Valley. From Cole Alaxanian’s featherweight blitz to Joshua DePace’s heavyweight hammer fists, every bout is a potential “Did‑you‑see‑that?” moment.
So lace the Chucks, charge the phone, and warm up your vocal cords. Cage Wars 70 will leave your fight diary screaming for an encore—and you’ll want bragging rights that you saw it live.
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