The move comes after allegations that a Democrat politician pressured Rivers Casino in Schenectady to cancel Cage Wars events due to its association with Constantino, a vocal Trump supporter.

Rivers Casino has hosted the MMA Events for almost a decade, selling out the 27 shows it hosted. Boxing Legend Mike Tyson has appeared at a number of these events.

Anthony Constantino Hosts Free MMA Event in Glens Falls to Support Local Business Amid Political Controversy

Cage Wars, a leading MMA promotion company, has been a fixture at Rivers Casino for nearly a decade. However, its CEO, Tim Rankins, alleges that political bias led to the sudden cancellation of future events.

Constantino didn’t hold back in his response deciding to host a bigger event at Glens Falls Cool Insuring Arena. Constantino will provide remarks at the event with special guest appearances including political strategist Roger Stone and MMA star Jorge Masvidal.

The free Cage Wars event will showcase 10 high-energy amateur MMA fights. Glens Falls legend Matt Secor, a former UFC fighter and owner of Matt Secor BJJ gym is headlining the event.

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Cage Wars has been a major contributor to the local economy, creating jobs and drawing tourism to the area. In September 2024, Rankins was awarded the “Key to the City” in recognition of the promotion’s economic impact.

Event Details

  • When: Friday, February 7, 2025, at 6 PM
  • Where: Glens Falls Cool Insuring Arena
  • What: Free Cage Wars MMA event featuring 10 amateur fights, headliner Matt Secor, and guest appearances by Roger Stone and Jorge Masvidal.

This marks a significant moment for Cage Wars as it navigates the fallout from the Rivers Casino controversy. For MMA fans, it’s an opportunity to enjoy a night of top-notch fights, all at no cost.

About Cage Wars

Cage Wars is a premier Pro/Am MMA promotion known for delivering action-packed events with fighters from around the globe. Committed to safety and fair competition, the organization provides a platform for athletes to showcase their skills in a professional and well-regulated environment.

For more information, visit cagewarsmma.com.

About Anthony Constantino

Anthony Constantino is the CEO of Sticker Mule, a 1,200-person company based in Amsterdam, NY. Known for his outspoken support of Donald Trump, Constantino has faced political pushback, including a legal battle over a "Vote for Trump" sign that still stands on top of the Sticker Mule building in Amsterdam. Now, he’s running for Congress to fill the seat being vacated by Elise Stefanik.

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