Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya
Featherweight3 rounds scheduled
Matt Bessette
United StatesMatt Bessette
“The Mangler”
22-9-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Steven Peterson def. Matt Bessette (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Steven Peterson
United StatesSteven Peterson
“Ocho”
19-11-0
Friday, July 6, 2018
Pearl Theatre, Las Vegas, United States

Steven Peterson defeated Matt Bessette by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya, held Friday, July 6, 2018 at Pearl Theatre, Las Vegas. The judges scored it 29-28, 28-29, 29-28, Steven Peterson won the decision.

Fight stats

Matt Bessette
Steven Peterson
0
Knockdowns
0
57 of 141
Significant strikes
74 of 175
40%
Sig. strike accuracy
42%
88 of 177
Total strikes
115 of 220
0 of 3
Takedowns
2 of 6
0%
Takedown accuracy
33%
0
Submission attempts
1
1
Reversals
1
1:33
Control time
7:13
Significant strikes by target
42 of 121
Head
44 of 141
12 of 15
Body
19 of 23
3 of 5
Leg
11 of 11
45 of 125
Distance
46 of 136
10 of 14
Clinch
16 of 25
2 of 2
Ground
12 of 14

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
25 of 60
Sig. str.
22 of 60
38 of 73
Total str.
32 of 70
0 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
1
1:12
Ctrl
1:21
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
28 of 69
Sig. str.
38 of 89
33 of 78
Total str.
42 of 93
0 of 1
Takedowns
1 of 3
0
Sub. att
0
0:00
Ctrl
1:54
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
4 of 12
Sig. str.
14 of 26
17 of 26
Total str.
41 of 57
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 3
0
Sub. att
0
0:21
Ctrl
3:58

Judges' Scorecards

Junichiro Kamijo
#BessettePeterson
1109
2910
3910
Total2829
Chris Lee
#BessettePeterson
1109
2109
3910
Total2928
Glenn Trowbridge
#BessettePeterson
1910
2109
3910
Total2829

Media Scores

3
Bessette
-
11
Peterson
●29-28 Peterson×11●29-28 Bessette×3
All 14 media scorecards▾

Fan Scorecards

24%
Bessette
76%
Peterson
17 fan scorecards submitted
●29-28 Peterson70.6%●29-28 Bessette23.5%●30-27 Peterson5.9%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
71%
Bessette
R2
59%
Peterson
R3
94%
Peterson

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Betting Odds

Matt Bessette
-130
57% implied win probability
Open: -147Best: -120
Steven Peterson
+107
48% implied win probability
Open: +120Best: +120

Average moneyline across 6 sportsbooks.

Line Movement

Matt BessetteSteven Peterson
40%50%60%Jun 27Jun 30Jul 4Jul 7Jun 27, 5:03 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -135 (57%)Jun 28, 1:18 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -136 (58%)Jun 28, 6:30 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -141 (59%)Jun 28, 11:30 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -146 (59%)Jun 29, 4:03 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -145 (59%)Jun 29, 10:09 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -146 (59%)Jun 29, 11:21 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -146 (59%)Jun 29, 12:30 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -147 (60%)Jun 29, 1:39 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -148 (60%)Jun 30, 1:18 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -149 (60%)Jul 1, 11:42 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -150 (60%)Jul 1, 10:18 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -151 (60%)Jul 2, 3:33 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -152 (60%)Jul 2, 6:15 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -154 (61%)Jul 3, 12:36 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -156 (61%)Jul 3, 1:18 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -157 (61%)Jul 3, 6:33 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -160 (62%)Jul 4, 12:51 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -160 (62%)Jul 5, 6:09 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -161 (62%)Jul 6, 2:57 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -161 (62%)Jul 6, 3:51 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -160 (62%)Jul 6, 3:51 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -158 (61%)Jul 6, 4:39 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -159 (61%)Jul 6, 4:57 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -156 (61%)Jul 6, 4:57 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -155 (61%)Jul 6, 5:03 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -156 (61%)Jul 6, 5:06 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -155 (61%)Jul 6, 5:09 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -156 (61%)Jul 6, 6:51 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -157 (61%)Jul 6, 6:51 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -156 (61%)Jul 6, 6:54 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -155 (61%)Jul 6, 6:54 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -154 (61%)Jul 6, 7:12 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -152 (60%)Jul 6, 10:18 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -154 (61%)Jul 6, 1:39 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -153 (60%)Jul 6, 9:27 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -151 (60%)Jul 6, 10:30 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -149 (60%)Jul 6, 11:48 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -148 (60%)Jul 6, 11:54 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -148 (60%)Jul 6, 11:57 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -146 (59%)Jul 6, 11:57 PM UTC · Matt Bessette -146 (59%)Jul 7, 12:06 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -143 (59%)Jul 7, 12:06 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -142 (59%)Jul 7, 1:27 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -141 (59%)Jul 7, 1:30 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -142 (59%)Jul 7, 1:45 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -142 (59%)Jul 7, 1:48 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -140 (58%)Jul 7, 1:51 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -142 (59%)Jul 7, 1:57 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -140 (58%)Jul 7, 2:24 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -138 (58%)Jul 7, 3:03 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -139 (58%)Jul 7, 3:03 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -140 (58%)Jul 7, 3:18 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -142 (59%)Jul 7, 3:21 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -142 (59%)Jul 7, 3:21 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -143 (59%)Jul 7, 3:39 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -140 (58%)Jul 7, 3:57 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -141 (59%)Jul 7, 4:09 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -142 (59%)Jul 7, 4:30 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -141 (59%)Jul 7, 4:30 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -140 (58%)Jul 7, 4:33 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -138 (58%)Jul 7, 4:36 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -136 (58%)Jul 7, 5:30 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -134 (57%)Jul 7, 5:30 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -131 (57%)Jul 7, 5:42 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -132 (57%)Jul 7, 5:48 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -131 (57%)Jul 7, 5:51 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -132 (57%)Jul 7, 5:54 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -130 (57%)Jul 7, 6:03 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -130 (57%)Jul 7, 6:24 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -130 (57%)Jul 7, 6:24 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -131 (57%)Jul 7, 6:30 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -131 (57%)Jul 7, 6:33 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -130 (57%)Jul 7, 6:36 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -130 (57%)Jul 7, 6:39 AM UTC · Matt Bessette -130 (57%)Jun 27, 5:03 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +105 (49%)Jun 28, 1:18 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +114 (47%)Jun 28, 6:30 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +114 (47%)Jun 28, 11:30 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +119 (46%)Jun 29, 4:03 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +120 (45%)Jun 29, 10:09 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +120 (45%)Jun 29, 11:21 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +121 (45%)Jun 29, 12:30 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +121 (45%)Jun 29, 1:39 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +122 (45%)Jun 30, 1:18 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +123 (45%)Jul 1, 11:42 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +124 (45%)Jul 1, 10:18 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +125 (44%)Jul 2, 3:33 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +126 (44%)Jul 2, 6:15 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +128 (44%)Jul 3, 12:36 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +130 (43%)Jul 3, 1:18 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +131 (43%)Jul 3, 6:33 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +134 (43%)Jul 4, 12:51 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +133 (43%)Jul 5, 6:09 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +133 (43%)Jul 6, 2:57 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +132 (43%)Jul 6, 3:51 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +132 (43%)Jul 6, 3:51 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +130 (43%)Jul 6, 4:39 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +131 (43%)Jul 6, 4:57 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +128 (44%)Jul 6, 4:57 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +128 (44%)Jul 6, 5:03 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +130 (43%)Jul 6, 5:06 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +128 (44%)Jul 6, 5:09 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +130 (43%)Jul 6, 6:51 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +130 (43%)Jul 6, 6:51 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +129 (44%)Jul 6, 6:54 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +128 (44%)Jul 6, 6:54 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +128 (44%)Jul 6, 7:12 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +127 (44%)Jul 6, 10:18 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +128 (44%)Jul 6, 1:39 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +128 (44%)Jul 6, 9:27 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +127 (44%)Jul 6, 10:30 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +124 (45%)Jul 6, 11:48 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +124 (45%)Jul 6, 11:54 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +123 (45%)Jul 6, 11:57 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +122 (45%)Jul 6, 11:57 PM UTC · Steven Peterson +121 (45%)Jul 7, 12:06 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +119 (46%)Jul 7, 12:06 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +118 (46%)Jul 7, 1:27 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +118 (46%)Jul 7, 1:30 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +119 (46%)Jul 7, 1:45 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +118 (46%)Jul 7, 1:48 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +117 (46%)Jul 7, 1:51 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +118 (46%)Jul 7, 1:57 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +116 (46%)Jul 7, 2:24 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +114 (47%)Jul 7, 3:03 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +115 (47%)Jul 7, 3:03 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +116 (46%)Jul 7, 3:18 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +117 (46%)Jul 7, 3:21 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +118 (46%)Jul 7, 3:21 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +118 (46%)Jul 7, 3:39 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +116 (46%)Jul 7, 3:57 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +118 (46%)Jul 7, 4:09 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +118 (46%)Jul 7, 4:30 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +117 (46%)Jul 7, 4:30 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +116 (46%)Jul 7, 4:33 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +114 (47%)Jul 7, 4:36 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +113 (47%)Jul 7, 5:30 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +111 (47%)Jul 7, 5:30 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +109 (48%)Jul 7, 5:42 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +110 (48%)Jul 7, 5:48 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +109 (48%)Jul 7, 5:51 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +110 (48%)Jul 7, 5:54 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +107 (48%)Jul 7, 6:03 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +108 (48%)Jul 7, 6:24 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +107 (48%)Jul 7, 6:24 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +108 (48%)Jul 7, 6:30 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +107 (48%)Jul 7, 6:33 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +107 (48%)Jul 7, 6:36 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +108 (48%)Jul 7, 6:39 AM UTC · Steven Peterson +107 (48%)-130+107
SportsbookMatt BessetteSteven Peterson
BetOnline-123+103
Bookmaker-125+100
Bovada-130+100
Pinnacle-120+107
sports-interaction-135+110
unibet-148+120

Odds are for information only. · Odds data: fightodds.io

Frequently asked questions

Who won Matt Bessette vs Steven Peterson?

Steven Peterson defeated Matt Bessette by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya, held Friday, July 6, 2018 at Pearl Theatre, Las Vegas. The judges scored it 29-28, 28-29, 29-28, Steven Peterson won the decision.

What were the judges' scorecards for Matt Bessette vs Steven Peterson?

The judges scored it 29-28, 28-29, 29-28, Steven Peterson won the decision.

Was Matt Bessette vs Steven Peterson a robbery?

Public scoring backed the judges: 79% of 14 media scores picked Steven Peterson.

Full robbery index →
Referee
Mark Smith
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Matt Bessette 51%49% Steven Peterson

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
19-11-0
1732
Power Index rating
1725
0
Win Streak
0
41
Age
36
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Featherweight
Weight Class
Featherweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

4.36
SLpM
4.76
41%
Str. Acc.
40%
4.45
SApM
5.94
58%
Str. Def.
53%

Grappling Profile

0.64
TD Avg.
1.42
28%
TD Acc.
26%
61%
TD Def.
64%
0.30
Sub. Avg.
0.70

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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 · Nov 19, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · 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
Steven Peterson · 2-3
  • L
    Lucas Alexander
    UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Sandhagen · Mar 25, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Julian Erosa
    UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland · Feb 5, 2022
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Chase Hooper
    UFC 263: Adesanya vs Vettori 2 · Jun 12, 2021
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Martin Bravo
    UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Stephens · Sep 22, 2019
    TKO · R2 · 1:31 · Featherweight
  • L
    Alex Caceres
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Edwards · Jul 21, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight

Career Averages

Based on 2 fights · 8 fights
50.0
Avg sig. strikes
65.0
0.00
Avg takedowns
1.25
0:47
Avg control time
3:15
57
Career high strikes
148
0
Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Matt Bessette
Strike target
Steven Peterson
69%
Head
67%
27%
Body
19%
4%
Leg
15%
Matt Bessette
Strike position
Steven Peterson
86%
Distance
82%
12%
Clinch
10%
2%
Ground
8%