Matt Bessette (Dave Mandel/Sherdog)

CES MMA 60 Results: Bessette Crushes Cheeks, Claims Featherweight Crown

On Friday, Jan. 24, CES MMA hosted its 60th fight card from the Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I.

The card featured a trio of title fights. In the night’s main event, UFC veteran Matt Bessette tangled with Texas product Charles Cheeks III for the vacant featherweight belt.

The co-main event saw heavyweight champion Greg Rebello defend his belt against Jordan Mitchell.


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Finally, Johnny Lopez and Blaine Shutt battled for the vacant flyweight title.

The event streamed live on UFC Fight Pass at 8 p.m. ET.

FULL RESULTS
Matt Bessette def. Charles Cheeks III by knockout. Round 3, 4:01 – for featherweight title
Greg Rebello def. Jordan Mitchell by TKO. Round 2, 1:07 – for heavyweight title
John Gotti III def. Marcos Lloreda by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Blaine Shutt def. Johnny Lopez by split decision (50-44, 45-50, 49-46) – for flyweight title
Ashiek Ajim def. Andres Rodriguez by knockout. Round 3, 3:14
William Knight def. Rocky Edwards by knockout. Round 3, 2:56
Richie Santiago def. Giorgi Kudukhashvili by TKO. Round 2, 1:15
Thomas Evans def. Johnny Adams by TKO. Round 2, 0:51
Eddy George def. Raymond Yanez by TKO. Round 1, 0:21

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