Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee
Featherweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Jeremy Kennedy
CanadaJeremy Kennedy
“JBC”
11-1-0
RESULT

Jeremy Kennedy def. Matt Bessette (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Matt Bessette
United StatesMatt Bessette
“The Mangler”
22-9-0 (1 NC)
Friday, November 20, 2020
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Jeremy Kennedy defeated Matt Bessette by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of Bellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee, held Friday, November 20, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Jeremy Kennedy vs Matt Bessette?

Jeremy Kennedy defeated Matt Bessette by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of Bellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee, held Friday, November 20, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

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

Win probability

Jeremy Kennedy 55%45% Matt Bessette

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

11-1-0
Record
22-9-0 (1 NC)
1784
Power Index rating
1749
0
Win Streak
0
33
Age
41
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
Canada
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Jeremy Kennedy

No background on record

Camp Xtreme Couture · Canada

Matt Bessette

No background on record

Camp Underdog BJJ · United States

Striking Profile

2.22
SLpM
4.36
46%
Str. Acc.
41%
2.58
SApM
4.45
47%
Str. Def.
58%

Grappling Profile

5.73
TD Avg.
0.64
52%
TD Acc.
28%
66%
TD Def.
61%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.30

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Jeremy Kennedy · 2-3
  • W
    Nic Ouellet
    BFL 85 · Oct 16, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • W
    Jeremy Henry
    BFL 84 · Sep 4, 2025
    Submission · R4 · 3:33 · Lightweight
  • L
    Adam Borics
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 5: Semifinals · Jun 12, 2025
    Majority Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Movlid Khaybulaev
    Professional Fighters League - 2025 PFL World Tournament 1: First Round · Apr 3, 2025
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Gabriel Braga
    Professional Fighters League - 2024 Season PFL Championships & PFL MENA 2024 Finals · Nov 28, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
Matt Bessette · 3-2
  • W
    Ryan Dela Cruz
    CES 64: Bessette vs. Dela Cruz · Sep 17, 2021
    · R3 · 4:48 · Lightweight
  • L
    Jeremy Kennedy
    Bellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee · Nov 20, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Charles Cheeks III
    CES 60 · Jan 24, 2020
    TKO · R3 · 4:01 · Featherweight
  • W
    Tim Dooling
    CES 55: Wells vs. de Jesus · Mar 29, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · Featherweight
  • L
    Steven Peterson
    The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya · Jul 6, 2018
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight

Career Averages

Based on 9 fights · 2 fights
29.9
Avg sig. strikes
50.0
3.00
Avg takedowns
0.00
6:53
Avg control time
0:47
46
Career high strikes
57
8
Career high TDs
0

Strike Distribution

Jeremy Kennedy
Strike target
Matt Bessette
74%
Head
69%
17%
Body
27%
9%
Leg
4%
Jeremy Kennedy
Strike position
Matt Bessette
40%
Distance
86%
26%
Clinch
12%
34%
Ground
2%