Matt Bessette
FeatherweightUnited States
Pro record
25-10-0 (1 NC)
In the UFC
0-2-0
How the wins come
Knockout832% of wins
Lost 1 this way
Submission936% of wins
Lost 1 this way
Decision832% of wins
Lost 7 this way
17 of 25 wins came inside the distance.
UFC bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L0-1-0 | Steven Peterson | DecisionSplit | 35:00 | The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated FinaleJul 6, 2018 |
| L0-0-0 | Enrique Barzola | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 220: Miocic vs. NgannouJan 20, 2018 |
Before the UFC
34 professional bouts on the way in.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | Ryan Dela Cruz | Submission (Reverse Triangle Choke), R3 | CES MMASep 17, 2021 |
| L | Jeremy Kennedy | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | BellatorNov 19, 2020 |
| W | Charles Cheeks III | KO (Punch), R3 | CES MMAJan 24, 2020 |
| W | Tim Dooling | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | CES MMAMar 29, 2019 |
| NC | Kurt Holobaugh | No Contest (Overturned by NSAC), R1 | Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender SeriesJul 11, 2017 |
| W | Rey Trujillo | TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R2 | CES MMAMay 12, 2017 |
| W | Kevin Croom | TKO (Punches and Kicks), R3 | CES MMAJan 27, 2017 |
| W | Joe Pingitore | Submission (Heel Hook), R2 | CES MMAAug 12, 2016 |
| W | Ran Weathers | Submission (Guillotine Choke), R1 | CES MMAJun 10, 2016 |
| W | Keith Richardson | TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R2 | BellatorApr 22, 2016 |
| W | Taurean Bogguess | Submission (Triangle Choke), R1 | CES MMAMar 11, 2016 |
| W | Kevin Roddy | Submission (Heel Hook), R1 | BellatorOct 23, 2015 |
| L | Lenny Wheeler | KO (Punches), R1 | CES MMAAug 14, 2015 |
| W | Khama Worthy | KO (Punch), R2 | CES MMAJun 12, 2015 |
| W | Josh LaBerge | TKO (Doctor Stoppage), R2 | BellatorFeb 27, 2015 |
| L | Scott Cleve | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | Bellator MMASep 5, 2014 |
| L | Daniel Weichel | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | Bellator MMAMar 28, 2014 |
| W | Diego Nunes | Decision (Split), R3 | Bellator MMAFeb 28, 2014 |
| W | Nick Piedmont | KO (Punches), R1 | Bellator MMASep 7, 2013 |
| W | Jeff Anderson | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | Reality FightingJan 5, 2013 |
| W | Paul Barrow | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | BFCNov 16, 2012 |
| W | Aniss Alhajjajy | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | Reality FightingSep 22, 2012 |
| L | Andres Jeudi | Disqualification (Illegal Upkick), R3 | Reality FightingJun 2, 2012 |
| W | Saul Almeida | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | BFCMar 30, 2012 |
| L | Joe Proctor | Decision (Unanimous), R5 | Reality FightingOct 8, 2011 |
| W | John Benoit | Submission (Guillotine Choke), R2 | GFLApr 15, 2011 |
| W | Anthony Kaponis | Decision (Split), R5 | Reality FightingOct 9, 2010 |
| W | Andrew Amaral | Submission (Guillotine Choke), R2 | Reality FightingJul 17, 2010 |
| W | Andrew Carron | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | Reality FightingNov 7, 2009 |
| L | Chris Chappell | Submission (Guillotine Choke), R3 | FFPFeb 28, 2009 |
| W | Jeff Camera | TKO (Punches), R2 | Reality FightingJul 19, 2008 |
| W | Andres Lebron | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), R2 | Reality FightingApr 12, 2008 |
| L | Bill Jones | Decision (Split), R3 | Reality FightingJan 19, 2008 |
| W | Chris Correira | Submission (Guillotine Choke), R3 | Reality FightingSep 15, 2007 |