Events

Featherweight

Matt Bessette

“The Mangler”

22-9-0Wins · Losses · Draws
From
USA flagUSA
Age
41
Height
5′10″
Reach
70.5″
Stance
Orthodox
Weight
155 lbs
Style
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Trains at
Underdog BJJ
UFC debut
Jul. 11, 2017

Career in the UFC

4.36per min
Sig. strikes landed
4.45per min
Sig. strikes absorbed
41%
Striking accuracy
0.64per 15 min
Takedowns
0%
Takedown accuracy
0.32per 15 min
Submission attempts
0.32per 15 min
Knockdowns
09:21
Average fight

Fight history

  1. Sep 17, 2021WRyan Dela CruzCES 64: Bessette vs. Dela CruzSubmission (Reverse Triangle ChokeR3, 4:48
  2. Nov 19, 2020LJeremy KennedyBellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKeeDecision - UnanimousR3, 5:00
  3. Jan 24, 2020WCharles Cheeks IIICES 60: Bessette vs. CheeksKO/TKOR3, 4:01
  4. Mar 29, 2019WTim DoolingCES 55: Wells vs. De JesusDecision - UnanimousR3, 5:00
  5. Jul 6, 2018LSteven PetersonThe Ultimate Fighter 27 FinaleDecision - SplitR3, 5:00
  6. Jan 20, 2018LEnrique BarzolaUFC 220: Miocic vs. NgannouDecision - UnanimousR3, 5:00
  7. Jul 11, 2017DKurt HolobaughDana White's Contender Series: Season 1, Week 1No ContestR1, 2:59
  8. May 12, 2017WRey TrujilloCES MMA 44: Bessette vs. TrujilloTKO (Doctor Stoppage)R2, 5:00
  9. Jan 27, 2017WKevin CroomCES MMA 41: Bessette vs. CroomKOR3, 0:32
  10. Aug 12, 2016WJoe PingitoreCES MMA 37: Soukhamthath vs. MoySubmission (Heel Hook)R2, -
  11. Jun 10, 2016WRan WeathersCES MMA 36: Andrews vs. MuroSubmission (Guillotine)R1, 4:50
  12. Apr 22, 2016WKeith RichardsBellator 153: Koreshkov vs. HendersonTKO (Doctor Stoppage)R2, 3:14
  13. Mar 11, 2016WTaurean BogguessCES MMA 33: Soukhamthath vs. NordbySubmission (Triangle Choke)R1, 2:41
  14. Oct 23, 2015WKevin RoddyBellator 144: Halsey vs. CarvalhoSubmission (Heel Hook)R1, 3:47
  15. Aug 14, 2015LLenny WheelerCES MMA: CES MMA 30KO/TKOR1, 0:39
  16. Jun 12, 2015WKhama WorthyCES MMA 29: O'Neil vs. SteeleKOR2, 2:42
  17. Feb 27, 2015WJosh LaBergeBellator 134: British InvasionKO/TKOR2, 5:00
  18. Sep 5, 2014LScott CleveBellator MMA: Bellator 123Decision - UnanimousR3, 5:00
  19. Mar 28, 2014LDaniel WeichelBellator MMA: Bellator 114Decision - UnanimousR3, 5:00
  20. Feb 28, 2014WDiego NunesBellator MMA: Bellator 110Decision - SplitR3, 5:00
  21. Sep 7, 2013WNick PiedmontBellator MMA: Bellator 98KOR1, 1:41
  22. Jan 5, 2013WJeff AndersonReality Fighting: New Year's BashUnanimous DecisionR3, 5:00
  23. Nov 16, 2012WPaul BarrowBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 81Unanimous DecisionR3, 5:00
  24. Sep 22, 2012WAniss AlhajjajyReality Fighting: Mohegan Fight Night 7Unanimous DecisionR3, 5:00
  25. Mar 30, 2012WSaul AlmeidaBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 63Unanimous DecisionR3, 5:00
  26. Jan 1, 2012LAndres JeudiReality Fighting: Mohegan Fight Night 2DQR3, 4:43
  27. Oct 8, 2011LJoe ProctorReality Fighting: Mohegan Fight Night 4Decision - UnanimousR5, 5:00
  28. Apr 15, 2011WJohn BenoitGFL 10: Benoit vs. BessetteSubmission (Guillotine)R2, 4:59
  29. Oct 9, 2010WAnthony KaponisReality Fighting: EruptionSplit DecisionR5, 5:00
  30. Jul 17, 2010WAndrew AmaralReality Fighting: IgnitionSubmission (Guillotine)R2, 3:30
  31. Nov 7, 2009WAndrew CarronReality Fighting: FerocityUnanimous DecisionR3, 4:00
  32. Feb 28, 2009LChris ChappellFFP: Untamed 26Submission (Guillotine)R3, 2:13
  33. Jul 19, 2008WJeff CameraReality Fighting: CollisionTKOR2, 2:18
  34. Apr 12, 2008WAndres LebronReality Fighting: NightmareSubmission (Rear Naked Choke)R2, 2:45
  35. Jan 19, 2008LBill JonesReality Fighting: AnnihilationSplit DecisionR3, 3:00
  36. Sep 15, 2007WChris CorreiraReality Fighting: InvictusSubmission (Guillotine)R3, -