Ultimate Fighting Calendar
3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Matt Bessette
The Mangler
22-9-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Matt Bessette def. Saul Almeida (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Saul Almeida
Iron Man
20-14-0
Friday, March 30, 2012
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Matt Bessette defeated Saul Almeida by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 63, held Friday, March 30, 2012 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Matt Bessette vs Saul Almeida?

Matt Bessette defeated Saul Almeida by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 63, held Friday, March 30, 2012 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Matt Bessette 39%61% Saul Almeida

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

22-9-0 (1 NC)
Record
20-14-0
1617
Power Index rating
1693
0
Win Streak
0
41
Age
37
5'10"
178 cm
Height
6'1"
185 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
75"
191 cm
Orthodox
Stance
--
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Matt Bessette

No background on record

Camp Underdog BJJ · United States

Saul Almeida

No background on record

Camp Sityodtong Boston · Brazil

Striking Profile

4.36
SLpM
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41%
Str. Acc.
-
4.45
SApM
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58%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.64
TD Avg.
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28%
TD Acc.
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61%
TD Def.
-
0.30
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Matt Bessette · 3-2
  • W
    CES 64: Bessette vs. Dela Cruz · Sep 17, 2021
    · R3 · 4:48 · Lightweight
  • L
    Bellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee · Nov 19, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    CES 60 · Jan 24, 2020
    TKO · R3 · 4:01 · Featherweight
  • W
    CES 55: Wells vs. de Jesus · Mar 29, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · Featherweight
  • L
    The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya · Jul 6, 2018
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
Saul Almeida · 1-4
  • L
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · May 1, 2026
    Split Decision
  • L
    World Championship Boxing Series LXII · Feb 28, 2026
    Unanimous Decision
  • W
    All Star Boxing · Nov 8, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 2:33
  • L
    Boxing Fight Night · Apr 25, 2025
    Unanimous Decision
  • L
    Combat Zone 85 · Aug 17, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 1:46 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 0 fights
50.0
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.00
Avg takedowns
-
0:47
Avg control time
-
57
Career high strikes
-
0
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Matt Bessette
Strike target
Saul Almeida
69%
Head
-
27%
Body
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4%
Leg
-
Matt Bessette
Strike position
Saul Almeida
86%
Distance
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12%
Clinch
-
2%
Ground
-