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Matt Bessette
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Matt Bessette

"The Mangler"
25-10-0United StatesUnited StatesLast 5
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CAREER SUMMARY

Matt Bessette holds a professional MMA record of 25-10-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 36 bouts on record. Matt Bessette has won 25 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 17 by decision. Of 10 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Matt Bessette lands 4.36 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 0.64 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 6, 2018. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
70"178 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1984-12-28
Age
41
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Hartford, United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 22-9-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.36per min
41% accuracy
Strikes absorbed4.45per min
58% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.64per 15 min
28% success
Takedowns stuffed61%
Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Matt Bessette earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Ryan Dela Cruz
    CES 64: Bessette vs. Dela Cruz· Sep 17, 2021· Lightweight· 24-10 vs 12-7
    -
    R3 · 4:48
  2. LOSS
    vs Jeremy Kennedy
    Bellator 253· Nov 19, 2020· Featherweight· 24-9 vs 15-2
    UD
  3. WIN
    vs Charles Cheeks III
    CES 60· Jan 24, 2020· Featherweight· 23-9 vs 14-7
    TKO
    R3 · 4:01
  4. WIN
    vs Tim Dooling
    CES 55: Wells vs. de Jesus· Mar 29, 2019· Featherweight· 22-9 vs 7-4
    UD
  5. LOSS
    vs Steven Peterson
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya· Jul 6, 2018· Featherweight· 22-8 vs 16-7
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. LOSS
    vs Enrique Barzola
    UFCUFC 220: Miocic vs Ngannou· Jan 21, 2018· Featherweight· 22-7 vs 13-3-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  7. NC
    vs Kurt Holobaugh
    DW's Contender Series 2017· Jul 11, 2017· Featherweight· 22-7 vs 17-4
    NC
  8. WIN
    vs Rey Trujillo×2Title bout · Title win #2
    CES 44: Bessette vs. Trujillo· May 12, 2017· Featherweight· 21-7 vs 22-18
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  9. WIN
    vs Kevin Croom×1Title bout · Title win #1
    CES 41: Bessette vs. Croom· Jan 27, 2017· Featherweight· 20-7 vs 16-8
    TKO
    R3 · 0:32
  10. WIN
    vs Joe Pingitore
    CES 37: Summer Gold· Aug 12, 2016· Featherweight· 19-7 vs 6-1-1
    -
    R2 · 4:38
  11. WIN
    vs Ran Weathers
    CES 36: Andrews vs. Muro· Jun 10, 2016· Lightweight· 18-7 vs 18-23
    -
    R1 · 4:50
  12. WIN
    vs Keith Richardson
    Bellator 153· Apr 22, 2016· Featherweight· 17-7 vs 14-6
    TKO
    R2 · 3:14
  13. WIN
    vs Taurean Bogguess
    CES 33: Soukhamthath vs. Nordby· Mar 11, 2016· Catchweight· 16-7 vs 17-11
    -
    R1 · 2:42
  14. WIN
    vs Kevin Roddy
    Bellator 144· Oct 23, 2015· Featherweight· 15-7 vs 15-15-1
    -
    R1 · 3:47
  15. LOSS
    vs Lenny Wheeler
    CES 30: Lane vs Felix II· Aug 14, 2015· Catchweight· 15-6 vs 8-3
    TKO
    R1 · 0:39
  16. WIN
    vs Khama Worthy
    CES 29· Jun 12, 2015· Featherweight· 14-6 vs 7-3
    TKO
    R2 · 2:42
  17. WIN
    vs Josh LaBerge
    Bellator 134· Feb 27, 2015· Featherweight· 13-6 vs 9-4
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
  18. LOSS
    vs Scott Cleve
    Bellator 123· Sep 5, 2014· Featherweight· 13-5 vs 14-4
    UD
  19. LOSS
    vs Daniel Weichel
    Bellator 114· Mar 28, 2014· Featherweight· 13-4 vs 32-8
    UD
  20. WIN
    vs Diego Nunes
    Bellator 110· Feb 28, 2014· Featherweight· 12-4 vs 18-5
    SD
  21. WIN
    vs Nick Piedmont
    Bellator 98· Sep 7, 2013· Featherweight· 11-4 vs 8-3-1
    TKO
    R1 · 1:41
  22. WIN
    vs Jeff Anderson
    Reality Fighting· Jan 5, 2013· Catchweight· 10-4 vs 10-6
    UD
  23. WIN
    vs Paul Barrow
    Bellator 81· Nov 16, 2012· Lightweight· 9-4 vs 5-2
    UD
  24. WIN
    vs Aniss Alhajjajy
    Reality Fighting· Sep 22, 2012· Lightweight· 8-4 vs 5-4
    UD
  25. LOSS
    vs Andres Jeudi
    Reality Fighting· Jun 2, 2012· Lightweight· 8-3 vs 4-0
    -
    R3 · 4:43
  26. WIN
    vs Saul Almeida
    Bellator 63· Mar 30, 2012· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 12-1
    UD
  27. LOSS
    vs Joe Proctor
    Reality Fighting· Oct 8, 2011· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 6-1
    UD
  28. WIN
    vs John Benoit
    GFL 10: Benoit vs. Bessette· Apr 15, 2011· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 11-2
    -
    R2 · 4:59
  29. WIN
    vs Anthony Kaponis
    Reality Fighting 30· Oct 9, 2010· Lightweight· 5-2 vs 3-1
    SD
  30. WIN
    vs Andy Amaral
    Reality Fighting 28· Jul 17, 2010· Lightweight· 4-2 vs 2-3
    -
    R2 · 3:30
  31. WIN
    vs Andrew Carron
    Reality Fighting 26· Nov 7, 2009· Lightweight· 3-2 vs 5-1
    UD
  32. LOSS
    vs Chris Chappell
    Untamed 26· Feb 28, 2009· 3-1 vs 3-1
    -
    R3 · 2:13
  33. WIN
    vs Jeff Camara
    Reality Fighting 19· Jul 19, 2008· 2-1 vs 2-3
    TKO
    R2 · 2:18
  34. WIN
    vs Andres Lebron
    Reality Fighting 18· Apr 12, 2008· 1-1 vs 0-0
    -
    R2 · 2:45
  35. LOSS
    vs Bill Jones
    Reality Fighting 17· Jan 19, 2008· 1-0 vs 1-0
    SD
  36. WIN
    vs Chris Correira
    Reality Fighting· Sep 15, 2007· 0-0 vs 0-0
    -

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1737▲7
Peak
1742May 12, 2017
Rated fights
35
15001600170020082011201420172020Sep 15, 2007 · 1541Jan 19, 2008 · 1527Apr 12, 2008 · 1564Jul 19, 2008 · 1597Feb 28, 2009 · 1550Nov 7, 2009 · 1581Jul 17, 2010 · 1595Oct 9, 2010 · 1603Apr 15, 2011 · 1632Oct 8, 2011 · 1615Mar 30, 2012 · 1641Jun 2, 2012 · 1622Sep 22, 2012 · 1635Nov 16, 2012 · 1649Jan 5, 2013 · 1661Sep 7, 2013 · 1691Feb 28, 2014 · 1704Mar 28, 2014 · 1685Sep 5, 2014 · 1674Feb 27, 2015 · 1684Jun 12, 2015 · 1693Aug 14, 2015 · 1680Oct 23, 2015 · 1689Mar 11, 2016 · 1697Apr 22, 2016 · 1710Jun 10, 2016 · 1715Aug 12, 2016 · 1723Jan 27, 2017 · 1733May 12, 2017 · 1742Jan 21, 2018 · 1732Jul 6, 2018 · 1726Mar 29, 2019 · 1731Jan 24, 2020 · 1739Nov 19, 2020 · 1730Sep 17, 2021 · 17371737

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Frequently asked questions

When does Matt Bessette fight next?

Matt Bessette has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Matt Bessette's record?

Matt Bessette's professional MMA record is 25-10-0.

Who is Matt Bessette fighting next?

Matt Bessette's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Matt Bessette fight last?

Matt Bessette most recently fought Steven Peterson at The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya on Friday, July 6, 2018, LOSS (Split Decision).

What weight class does Matt Bessette fight in?

Matt Bessette fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Matt Bessette have?

Matt Bessette has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How tall is Matt Bessette?

Matt Bessette is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does Matt Bessette weigh?

Matt Bessette weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Matt Bessette's reach?

Matt Bessette has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Matt Bessette?

Matt Bessette is 41 years old (born Dec 28, 1984).

Where is Matt Bessette from?

Matt Bessette is from United States.