

Matt Bessette defeated Paul Barrow by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 81, held Friday, November 16, 2012 at Thomas M. Ryan Center, Kingston. The judges scored it 30-27, 29-28, 30-27, Matt Bessette won the decision.
Matt Bessette vs Paul Barrow
Judges' Scorecards
Media Scores
All 3 media scorecards
- Tristen Critchfield · Sherdog.com30-27Bessette
- Brian Knapp · Sherdog.com30-27Bessette
- Mike Fridley · Sherdog.com30-27Bessette
Insights
- Matt Bessette absorbs 5.34 significant strikes a minute, more than 91% of UFC fighters.
Style & credentials
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Where the strikes land
Range × target
Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.
When it ends
Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended
6 early stoppages have no logged time
2 early stoppages have no logged time
Recent form · last 5
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- LBill JonesReality Fighting 17· Jan 19, 2008SD
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Frequently asked questions
Who won Matt Bessette vs Paul Barrow?
Matt Bessette defeated Paul Barrow by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the bout of BFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 81, held Friday, November 16, 2012 at Thomas M. Ryan Center, Kingston. The judges scored it 30-27, 29-28, 30-27, Matt Bessette won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Matt Bessette vs Paul Barrow?
The judges scored it 30-27, 29-28, 30-27, Matt Bessette won the decision.
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