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CAREER SUMMARY
Matt Bessette holds a professional MMA record of 25-10-0. Matt Bessette has 36 professional MMA bouts on record. Matt Bessette has won 26 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 16 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: November 19, 2020. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, 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
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
Camp
- Underdog BJJ · United States
Career stats
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Matt Bessette earns per fight.
Career history
- WINvs Ryan Dela CruzCES 64: Bessette vs. Dela Cruz· Sep 17, 2021· Lightweight· 25-10 vs 12-8-R3 · 4:48
- LOSSBellatorBellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee· Nov 19, 2020· Featherweight· 24-10 vs 16-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Charles Cheeks IIICES 60· Jan 24, 2020· Featherweight· 24-9 vs 14-8TKOR3 · 4:01
- WINvs Tim DoolingCES 55: Wells vs. de Jesus· Mar 29, 2019· Featherweight· 23-9 vs 7-5UD
- LOSSUFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: Tavares vs Adesanya· Jul 6, 2018· Featherweight· 22-9 vs 17-7SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 220: Miocic vs Ngannou· Jan 20, 2018· Featherweight· 22-8 vs 14-3-1UDR3 · 5:00
- NCUFCDana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series 1· Jul 11, 2017· Featherweight· 22-7 vs 17-4NCR1 · 2:59
- WINvs Rey Trujillo×2Title bout · Title win #2CES 44: Bessette vs. Trujillo· May 12, 2017· Featherweight· 22-7 vs 22-19TKOR2 · 5:00
- WINCES 41: Bessette vs. Croom· Jan 27, 2017· Featherweight· 21-7 vs 16-9TKOR3 · 0:32
- WINvs Joe PingitoreCES 37: Summer Gold· Aug 12, 2016· Featherweight· 20-7 vs 6-2-1-R2 · 4:38
- WINvs Ran WeathersCES 36: Andrews vs. Muro· Jun 10, 2016· Lightweight· 19-7 vs 18-24-R1 · 4:50
- WINvs Keith RichardsBellatorBellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson· Apr 22, 2016TKOR2 · 3:14
- WINBellator 153· Apr 22, 2016· Featherweight· 18-7 vs 14-7TKOR2 · 3:14
- WINvs Taurean BogguessCES 33: Soukhamthath vs. Nordby· Mar 11, 2016· Catchweight· 17-7 vs 17-12-R1 · 2:42
- WINvs Kevin RoddyBellatorBellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho· Oct 23, 2015· Featherweight· 16-7 vs 15-16-1SUBR1 · 3:47
- LOSSvs Lenny WheelerCES 30: Lane vs Felix II· Aug 14, 2015· Catchweight· 15-7 vs 9-3TKOR1 · 0:39
- WINvs Khama WorthyCES 29· Jun 12, 2015· Featherweight· 15-6 vs 7-4TKOR2 · 2:42
- WINvs Josh LaBergeBellatorBellator 134: British Invasion· Feb 27, 2015· Lightweight· 14-6 vs 9-5TKOR2 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Scott CleveBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 123· Sep 5, 2014· Featherweight· 13-6 vs 15-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 114· Mar 27, 2014· Featherweight· 13-5 vs 33-8UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Diego NunesBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 110· Feb 28, 2014· Featherweight· 13-4 vs 18-6SDR3 · 5:00
- WINBellatorBellator MMA: Bellator 98· Sep 7, 2013· 12-4 vs 8-4-1KOR1 · 1:41
- WINvs Jeff AndersonReality Fighting· Jan 5, 2013· Catchweight· 11-4 vs 10-7UD
- WINvs Paul BarrowBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 81· Nov 16, 2012· 10-4 vs 5-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Aniss AlhajjajyReality Fighting· Sep 22, 2012· Lightweight· 9-4 vs 5-5UD
- LOSSvs Andres JeudiReality Fighting· Jun 2, 2012· Lightweight· 8-4 vs 5-0-R3 · 4:43
- WINvs Saul AlmeidaBellatorBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 63· Mar 30, 2012· 8-3 vs 12-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Joe ProctorReality Fighting· Oct 8, 2011· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 7-1UD
- WINvs John BenoitGFL 10: Benoit vs. Bessette· Apr 15, 2011· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 11-3-R2 · 4:59
- WINvs Anthony KaponisReality Fighting 30· Oct 9, 2010· Lightweight· 6-2 vs 3-2SD
- WINvs Andy AmaralReality Fighting 28· Jul 17, 2010· Lightweight· 5-2 vs 2-4-R2 · 3:30
- WINvs Andrew CarronReality Fighting 26· Nov 7, 2009· Lightweight· 4-2 vs 5-2UD
- LOSSvs Chris ChappellUntamed 26· Feb 28, 2009· 3-2 vs 4-1-R3 · 2:13
- WINvs Jeff CamaraReality Fighting 19· Jul 19, 2008· 3-1 vs 2-4TKOR2 · 2:18
- WINvs Andres LebronReality Fighting 18· Apr 12, 2008· 2-1 vs 0-1-R2 · 2:45
- LOSSvs Bill JonesReality Fighting 17· Jan 19, 2008· 1-1 vs 2-0SD
- WINvs Chris CorreiraReality Fighting· Sep 15, 2007· 1-0 vs 0-1-
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1744▲6
- Peak
- 1752May 12, 2017
- Rated fights
- 36
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 Jeremy Kennedy at Bellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee on Thursday, November 19, 2020, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Matt Bessette fight in?
Matt Bessette fights at Featherweight.
How many knockouts does Matt Bessette have?
Matt Bessette has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win 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.