Fighter details Given Name: Matt Bessette
Nickname: "The Mangler"
Age: 41 | Date of Birth: 12/28/1984
Last Weight-in: 145 lbs
Height: 5'10" | Reach: 39,0"
Born: Bristol, Connecticut
Gyms & Affiliations: Underdog Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Matt Bessette has a 25-10-0 professional record and is 41 years old in the Featherweight division, representing Underdog Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Matt Bessette career snapshot Recent form W-L-W-W-L Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 1-fight winning streak Most recent tracked result: Win vs Ryan Dela Cruz Finish profile 68% 17 finishes in 25 recorded wins Primary win path submission 9 recorded wins by submission Matt Bessette quick answers What is Matt Bessette's record? Matt Bessette's professional MMA record is 25-10-0.
How old is Matt Bessette? Matt Bessette is 41 years old.
What weight class is Matt Bessette? Matt Bessette fights at Featherweight in CES.
How tall is Matt Bessette? Matt Bessette is 5'10" tall with a 39,0" reach.
How much does Matt Bessette weigh? Matt Bessette competes at Featherweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 145 lbs.
What is Matt Bessette's Combat Edge Elo? Matt Bessette's professional MMA Elo is 1665, with a peak Elo of 1679.
How strong is Matt Bessette's recent opposition? Matt Bessette's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1547 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Matt Bessette's last fight? Matt Bessette's latest tracked pro fight was against Ryan Dela Cruz at CES 64: Bessette vs. Dela Cruz on 2021.09.17.
What is Matt Bessette's recent form? Matt Bessette's recent tracked pro form is W-L-W-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Matt Bessette usually win? Matt Bessette's 25 recorded wins include 8 knockouts, 9 submissions, and 8 decisions, with 68% ending before the final bell.
8 Wins by knockout
9 Wins by submission
8 Wins by decision
1 Loss by knockout
1 Loss by submission
7 Loss by decision
Matt Bessette stats Record : 25 / 10 / 0 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute 4.36 Fighter 3.93 UFC featherweight avg
Significant striking accuracy 41% Fighter 46% UFC featherweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute 4.45 Fighter 3.88 UFC featherweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land 59% Fighter 54% UFC featherweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes 0.64 Fighter 1.57 UFC featherweight avg
Takedown accuracy 29% Fighter 29% UFC featherweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land 61% Fighter 55% UFC featherweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes 0.32 Fighter 0.65 UFC featherweight avg
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Win24-10-0 Ryan Dela Cruz 12-7-0 Reverse Triangle 4:48 R3 CES 64: Bessette vs. Dela Cruz 2021.09.17 Details unavailable Cancelled25-10-0 Bruce Boyington Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2021.09.17 Details unavailable Loss24-9-0 Jeremy Kennedy 15-2-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Bellator 253 2020.11.19 Details unavailable Win23-9-0 Charles Cheeks III 14-7-0 Punch 4:01 R3 CES 60 2020.01.24 Details unavailable Cancelled25-10-0 Luis Luna Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2020.01.24 Details unavailable Win22-9-0 Tim Dooling 7-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded CES 55: Wells vs. de Jesus 2019.03.29 Details unavailable Loss22-8-0 Steven Peterson 16-7-0 Decision Split Not recorded The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale 2018.07.06 Details unavailable Cancelled25-10-0 Jamall Emmers Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2018.02.02 Details unavailable Loss22-7-0 Enrique Barzola 13-3-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 220: Miocic vs. N'Gannou 2018.01.20 Details unavailable No Contest22-7-0 Kurt Holobaugh 17-4-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded DW's Contender Series 2017 2017.07.11 Details unavailable Win21-7-0 Rey Trujillo 22-18-0 Doctor Stoppage 5:00 R2 CES 44: Bessette vs. Trujillo 2017.05.12 Details unavailable Cancelled25-10-0 Jeremy Spoon Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2017.05.12 Details unavailable Win20-7-0 Kevin Croom 16-8-0 Punches & Kicks 0:32 R3 CES 41: Bessette vs. Croom 2017.01.27 Details unavailable Win19-7-0 Joe Pingitore 6-1-1 Heel Hook 4:38 R2 CES 37: Summer Gold 2016.08.12 Details unavailable Cancelled25-10-0 Stephen Cervantes Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2016.08.12 Details unavailable Cancelled25-10-0 Pedro Gonzalez Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2016.08.12 Details unavailable Win18-7-0 Ran Weathers 18-23-0 Guillotine Choke 4:50 R1 CES 36: Andrews vs. Muro 2016.06.10 Details unavailable Cancelled25-10-0 Jairo Soares Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2016.06.10 Details unavailable Win17-7-0 Keith Richardson 14-6-0 Doctor Stoppage (cut) 3:14 R2 Bellator 153 2016.04.22 Details unavailable Win16-7-0 Taurean Bogguess 17-11-0 Triangle Choke 2:42 R1 CES 33: Soukhamthath vs. Nordby 2016.03.11 Details unavailable Cancelled25-10-0 Tito Jones Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2016.03.11 Details unavailable Win15-7-0 Kevin Roddy 15-15-1 Heel Hook 3:47 R1 Bellator 144 2015.10.23 Details unavailable Loss15-6-0 Lenny Wheeler 8-3-0 Punches 0:39 R1 CES 30: Lane vs Felix II 2015.08.14 Details unavailable Win14-6-0 Khama Worthy 7-3-0 Punches 2:42 R2 CES 29 2015.06.12 Details unavailable Cancelled25-10-0 Lenny Wheeler Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2015.06.12 Details unavailable Win13-6-0 Josh LaBerge 9-4-0 Doctor Stoppage 5:00 R2 Bellator 134 2015.02.27 Details unavailable Cancelled25-10-0 Kevin Roddy Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2015.01.03 Details unavailable Loss13-5-0 Scott Cleve 14-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Bellator 123 2014.09.05 Details unavailable Loss13-4-0 Daniel Weichel 32-8-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Bellator 114 2014.03.28 Details unavailable Win12-4-0 Diego Nunes 18-5-0 Decision Split Not recorded Bellator 110 2014.02.28 Details unavailable Win11-4-0 Nick Piedmont 8-3-1 Punches 1:41 R1 Bellator 98 2013.09.07 Details unavailable Win10-4-0 Jeff Anderson 10-6-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Reality Fighting 2013.01.05 Details unavailable Win9-4-0 Paul Barrow 5-2-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Bellator 81 2012.11.16 Details unavailable Win8-4-0 Aniss Alhajjajy 5-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Reality Fighting 2012.09.22 Details unavailable Loss8-3-0 Andres Jeudi 4-0-0 Illegal Upkick 4:43 R3 Reality Fighting 2012.06.02 Details unavailable Win7-3-0 Saul Almeida 12-1-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Bellator 63 2012.03.30 Details unavailable Loss7-2-0 Joe Proctor 6-1-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Reality Fighting 2011.10.08 Details unavailable Win6-2-0 John Benoit 11-2-0 Guillotine Choke 4:59 R2 GFL 10: Benoit vs. Bessette 2011.04.15 Details unavailable Win5-2-0 Anthony Kaponis 3-1-0 Decision Split Not recorded Reality Fighting 30 2010.10.09 Details unavailable Win4-2-0 Andy Amaral 2-3-0 Guillotine Choke 3:30 R2 Reality Fighting 28 2010.07.17 Details unavailable Win3-2-0 Andrew Carron 5-1-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Reality Fighting 26 2009.11.07 Details unavailable Loss3-1-0 Chris Chappell 3-1-0 Guillotine Choke 2:13 R3 Untamed 26 2009.02.28 Details unavailable Win2-1-0 Jeff Camara 2-3-0 Punches 2:18 R2 Reality Fighting 19 2008.07.19 Details unavailable Win1-1-0 Andres Lebron 0-0-0 Rear Naked Choke 2:45 R2 Reality Fighting 18 2008.04.12 Details unavailable Loss1-0-0 Bill Jones 1-0-0 Decision Split Not recorded Reality Fighting 17 2008.01.19 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Chris Correira 0-0-0 Guillotine Choke R3 Not recorded Reality Fighting 2007.09.15 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Matt Bessette Jeremy Kennedy Steven Peterson Enrique Barzola Joe Proctor Compare Matt Bessette with peers vs Kazumasa Majima vs Lucas Almeida vs Young Jae Song vs Chris Mecate Embed Matt Bessette's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back to Combat Edge:
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