Pro MMA Record
"The Mangler"
25-10-0
Matt Bessette
Fighter Details
- Given Name: Matthew James Bessette
- Pro MMA Record: 25-10-0, 1 NC (Win-Loss-Draw)
- Nickname: The Mangler
- Current Streak: 1 Win
- Age: 1984-12-28 | Date of Birth: 1984.12.28
- Last Fight: September 17, 2021 in CES
- Weight Class: Lightweight | Last Weigh-In: 145.6 lbs
- Affiliation: Underdog Mixed Martial Arts
- Height: 5'10" (178cm) | Reach: 70.5" (179cm)
- Career Disclosed Earnings: $29,000 USD
- Born: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
- Fighting out of: Hartford, Connecticut
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Matt Bessette MMA Fight Record
Record: 25-10-0, 1 NC
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KO/TKO8 wins, 1 lossWL32% of wins10% of losses
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Submission9 wins, 1 lossWL36% of wins10% of losses
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Decision8 wins, 7 lossesWL32% of wins70% of losses
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Disqualification0 wins, 1 lossWL10% of losses
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2012TO2020
7win3loss0draw0no contest313-43%14%43%-KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--100%---3- -
DURING2018
0win2loss0draw0no contest--------KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--100%---2- -
DURING2017
0win0loss0draw1no contest--------KO/TKOSUBDECISIONDQ--------
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24-10-0 12-7-02021.09.17add_circleTitle Bout: Vacant · CES MMA Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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CES 64: Bessette vs. Dela Cruz · Boyington COVID-19 PositiveWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 145.6 lbs (66.0 kgs)Odds: +425 · Heavy UnderdogReferee: Todd Anderson
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Title Bout: Vacant · CES MMA Vacant Featherweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)Odds: -490 · Heavy Favorite
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Weight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
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22-9-0 7-4-02019.03.29add_circleBilling: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)Referee: Bryan Miner
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22-8-0 16-7-02018.07.06add_circleBilling: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)Odds: -130 · Slight FavoriteReferee: Mark SmithDisclosed Pay: $12,000 Base
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CES 48: Wiuff vs. Rebello · Bessette Signed to UFCWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
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22-7-0 13-3-12018.01.20add_circleBilling: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)Odds: +225 · Moderate UnderdogReferee: Steve RitaDisclosed Pay: $12,000 Base
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22-7-0 17-4-02017.07.11add_circleOriginal Result: Bessette Loss · KO/TKO (Punches · 2:59 · R1)Overturned By: Nevada State Athletic CommissionOverturned Reason: Holobaugh Unapproved IV RehydrationBilling: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)Odds: +325 · Moderate UnderdogReferee: John McCarthyDisclosed Pay: $5,000 Base
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21-7-0 22-18-02017.05.12add_circleTitle Bout: Champion · CES MMA Featherweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 145.0 lbs (65.8 kgs)
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Weight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
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20-7-0 16-8-02017.01.27add_circleTitle Bout: Champion · CES MMA Featherweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 145.0 lbs (65.8 kgs)Odds: -310 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Kevin MacDonald
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Title Bout: Vacant · CES MMA Featherweight ChampionshipBilling: Co-Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 145.0 lbs (65.8 kgs)Referee: Dan Miragliotta
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Weight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
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Weight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
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18-7-0 18-23-02016.06.10add_circleBilling: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 156.0 lbs (70.8 kgs)Referee: Dan Miragliotta
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CES 36: Andrews vs. Muro · Soares licensing issueWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
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17-7-0 14-6-02016.04.22add_circleBilling: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 145.8 lbs (66.1 kgs)Referee: John McCarthy
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16-7-0 17-11-02016.03.11add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Catchweight · 150 lbs (68.0 kg) · Weigh-In 150.0 lbs (68.0 kgs)Referee: Kevin MacDonald
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Weight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
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Billing: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)Referee: Kevin MacDonald
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15-6-0 8-3-02015.08.14add_circleBilling: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Catchweight · 150 lbs (68.0 kg) · Weigh-In 150.0 lbs (68.0 kgs)Odds: -330 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Dan Miragliotta
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Billing: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 145.5 lbs (66.0 kgs)Odds: -290 · Moderate FavoriteReferee: Kevin MacDonald
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Weight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
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Billing: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 145.8 lbs (66.1 kgs)Referee: Bryan Miner
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Weight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
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Billing: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 146.0 lbs (66.2 kgs)Referee: Jason Herzog
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Billing: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 145.6 lbs (66.0 kgs)Odds: +155 · Slight UnderdogReferee: Jason Herzog
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 145.3 lbs (65.9 kgs)Odds: +230 · Moderate UnderdogReferee: Kevin MacDonald
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Billing: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Featherweight · 145 lbs (65.8 kg) · Weigh-In 144.8 lbs (65.7 kgs)Referee: Kevin MacDonald
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Catchweight · 150 lbs (68.0 kg)
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Billing: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 150.0 lbs (68.0 kgs)Referee: Kevin MacDonald
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Co-Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Preliminary CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 154.5 lbs (70.1 kgs)Referee: Todd Anderson
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Title Bout: Champion · RF Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main CardDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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6-2-0 11-2-02011.04.15add_circleTitle Bout: Challenger · GFL Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg) · Weigh-In 153.0 lbs (69.4 kgs)Referee: Kevin MacDonald
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Title Bout: Vacant · RF Vacant Lightweight ChampionshipBilling: Main EventDuration: 5 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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4-2-0 2-3-02010.07.17add_circleBilling: Main EventDuration: 3 x 5 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)Referee: Kirik Jenness
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 4 Minute RoundsWeight: Lightweight · 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute Rounds
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 3 Minute RoundsReferee: Randy Rowe
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1-1-0 0-0-02008.04.12add_circleBilling: Main CardDuration: 3 x 3 Minute Rounds
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 3 Minute Rounds
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Billing: Main CardDuration: 3 x 5 Minute Rounds
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