With the new year still fresh, CES brings its cage back to Lincoln, Rhode Island and Twin River Resort and Casino for its first show of 2019. CES 54 is a special event for the organization. The event begins earlier than normal with a 2 pm start. Another factor making CES 54 special is its debut on the with the organizations new broadcast partners, UFC Fight Pass.
After departing from AXS TV with an expired deal, the CES crew welcomed in a broadcast team. Now partnered with UFC Fight Pass, CES brings in former UFC fighter, Tom Lawlor to the commentary team.