15
HW15
Wins
8
Losses
0
Draws
60%
Finish Rate
8
KO / TKO
1
Submissions
2007
Pro Debut
Biography
Michael Wade Wessel is an American mixed martial artist who last competed in 2016. A professional competitor since 2007, Wessel formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Bellator, and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.comStriking accuracy57%
Takedown accuracy50%
1.82
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
6.43
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
6.29
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0
avg
Submissions
0
avg
Knockdowns
UFC debut Dec. 27, 2008Born Little Rock, United States
How He Wins
KO / TKO8
Decision0
Submission1
Finish Rate
60%
9 of 15
wins by finish
wins by finish
Recent Form
L
W
W
L
W
L
L
W
L
W
Mixed Martial Arts23 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win |  Frank TateH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Bellator 162 | Oct 21, 2016 |
| Loss | Josh DiekmannH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | Bellator 123 | Sep 5, 2014 |
| Win | Justin FrazierH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Bellator 120 | May 17, 2014 |
| Loss |  Michal KitaH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Pro MMA Challenge 1: Drwal vs. Heleno | Mar 1, 2014 |
| Loss | Robert NealH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | PFMMAC: PrizeFight MMA Championships | Jul 13, 2013 |
| Win |  Alexei KudinH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Bellator 83 | Dec 7, 2012 |
| Loss | Rich HaleH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Bellator 75 | Oct 5, 2012 |
| Win | Ryan MartinezH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | Bellator 73 | Aug 24, 2012 |
| Win | Matt KovacsH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | SF: ShoFight 20 | Jun 16, 2012 |
| Loss | Scott BarrettH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | SportFight X: Middle Tennessee Mayhem | Jan 29, 2011 |
| Win | Chris HawkH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | AXC 10: War of the Machines | Oct 9, 2010 |
| Win | Jack ArmstrongH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | AXC 8: Friday Fury | Jun 18, 2010 |
| Loss | Dan ChristisonH2H | Submission (kimura) | R3 | CFC 4: Wessel vs. Christison | Feb 26, 2010 |
| Loss |  Antoni HardonkH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | UFC 92 | Dec 27, 2008 |
| Win | Aaron Winterlee | Submission | R1 | Subzero Fighting | Aug 2, 2008 |
| Win | Rudy Lindsey | Decision (unanimous) | R2 | Extreme Fighting League | May 17, 2008 |
| Win | Patrick CastilloH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | AOW: GIs vs. Pros | Apr 19, 2008 |
| Win | Mark BierH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Ring Rulers | Mar 8, 2008 |
| Win | Matt ThomasH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | Subzero Fighting | Jan 12, 2008 |
| Win | Matt ThomasH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | AOW: Art of War 4 | Oct 27, 2007 |
| Loss | Aaron WintterleH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | Xtreme Fighting League | Aug 11, 2007 |
| Win | Rudy Lindsey | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Xtreme Fighting League | Aug 11, 2007 |
| Win | Jason LeeH2H | TKO (punches) | R3 | Xtreme Fighting League | Aug 11, 2007 |
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