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Matt BessetteFW
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Matt Bessette

"The Mangler"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 41Underdog Brazilian Jiu-JitsuBellator
25
Wins
10
Losses
0
Draws · 1 NC
68%
Finish Rate
8
KO / TKO
9
Submissions
2007
Pro Debut

Biography

Matthew James Bessette is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2007, he has also competed for Bellator and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy41%
Takedown accuracy29%

4.36

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

4.45

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.64

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.32

avg

Submissions

0.32

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 179 cmUFC debut Jul. 11, 2017Born Hartford, United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO8
Decision0
Submission9

Finish Rate

68%
17 of 25
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
W
W
W
L
L
L
W
W
L
W

Mixed Martial Arts36 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinUnited StatesRyan Dela CruzH2HSubmission (reverse triangle choke)R3CES MMA 64: Bessette vs. Dela CruzSep 17, 2021
LossCanadaJeremy KennedyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 253Nov 19, 2020
WinUnited StatesCharles Cheeks IIIH2HKO (punch)R3CES MMA 60: Bessette vs. CheeksJan 24, 2020
WinUnited StatesTim DoolingH2HDecision (unanimous)R3CES MMA 55: Wells vs De JesusMar 29, 2019
LossUnited StatesSteven PetersonH2HDecision (split)R3The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated FinaleJul 6, 2018
LossPeruEnrique BarzolaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 220Jan 20, 2018
NCUnited StatesKurt HolobaughH2HNC (overturned)R1Dana White's Contender Series 1Jul 11, 2017
WinUnited StatesRey TrujilloH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2CES MMA 44: Bessette vs. TrujilloMay 12, 2017
WinUnited StatesKevin CroomH2HTKO (punches)R3CES MMA 41: Bessette vs. CroomJan 27, 2017
WinUnited StatesJoe PingitoreH2HSubmission (heel hook)R2CES MMA 37: Summer GoldAug 12, 2016
WinUnited StatesRan WeathersH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1CES MMA 36: Andrews vs. MuroJun 10, 2016
WinUnited StatesKeith RichardsonH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2Bellator 153Apr 22, 2016
WinUnited StatesTaurean BogguessH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1CES MMA 33: Soukhamthath vs. NordbyMar 11, 2016
WinUnited StatesKevin RoddyH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Bellator 144Oct 23, 2015
LossCanadaLenny WheelerH2HKO (punches)R1CES MMA 30: Felix vs. LaneAug 14, 2015
WinUnited StatesKhama WorthyH2HKO (punch)R2CES MMA 29: O'Neil vs. SteeleJun 12, 2015
WinUnited StatesJosh LaBergeH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2Bellator 134Feb 27, 2015
LossUnited StatesScott CleveH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 123Sep 5, 2014
LossGermanyDaniel WeichelH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 114Mar 28, 2014
WinBrazilDiego NunesH2HDecision (split)R3Bellator 110Feb 28, 2014
WinUnited StatesNick PiedmontH2HKO (punches)R1Bellator 98Sep 7, 2013
WinUnited StatesJeff AndersonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Reality Fighting: New Year's BashJan 5, 2013
WinUnited StatesPaul BarrowH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 81Nov 16, 2012
WinUnited StatesAniss AlhajjajyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Reality Fighting: Naples vs. LeeSep 22, 2012
LossUnited StatesAndres JeudiH2HDQ (illegal upkick)R3Reality Fighting: Mohegan SunJun 2, 2012
WinBrazilSaul AlmeidaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 63Mar 30, 2012
LossUnited StatesJoe ProctorH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Reality Fighting: Gonzaga vs. PorterOct 8, 2011
WinUnited StatesJohn BenoitH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2GFL 10: Benoit vs. BessetteApr 15, 2011
WinUnited StatesAnthony KaponisH2HDecision (split)R5Reality Fighting: EruptionOct 9, 2010
WinUnited StatesAndrew AmaralH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R2Reality Fighting: IgnitionJul 17, 2010
WinUnited StatesAndrew CarronH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Reality Fighting: FerocityNov 7, 2009
LossUnited StatesChris ChappellH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3FFP: Untamed 26Feb 28, 2009
WinUnited StatesJeff CameraH2HTKO (punches)R2Reality Fighting: CollisionJul 19, 2008
WinUnited StatesAndres LebronH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Reality Fighting: NightmareApr 12, 2008
LossUnited StatesBill JonesH2HDecision (split)R3Reality Fighting: AnnihilationJan 19, 2008
WinUnited StatesChris CorreiraH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3Reality Fighting: InvictusSep 15, 2007

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.