CES MMA 30 took place on Friday at the Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island and was headlined by Luis Felix winning the lightweight title with a decision against Julian Lane.
In addition to Sanchez winning the vacant title, Lenny Wheeler scored a knockout in 39 seconds against former Bellator featherweight tournament participant Matt Bessette in the co-main event of the fight card.
The complete CES MMA 30 results and video highlights are below.
Main Card: (AXS TV)
Luis Felix def. Julian Lane via unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 48-47)
Lenny Wheeler def. Matt Bessette via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 0:39
Patrick Walsh def. Jesse McElligott via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
Peggy Morgan def. Jessica Miele via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Leon Davis def. Andres Jeudi via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Chip Moraza-Pollard def. Dan Lauzon via TKO (head kick, punches) – Round 2, 3:12
Preliminary Card: (Unaired)
Rico DiSciullo def. Jake Constant via TKO (injury) – Round 1, 2:38
Manny Bermudez def. Mak Kelleher via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 3:05
Jacob Smith def. Chris Caterino via TKO (head kick, punches) – Round 2, 4:04