Matt Bessette
“The Mangler”
0-2-0
Physical stats
Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight145 lbs. (66 kg)
Reach70" (178 cm)
StanceOrthodox
BornDec 28, 1984
Age41
DivisionFeatherweight
BirthplaceHartford, Connecticut, United States
NationalityAmerican
TeamUnderdog Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ascension Athletics
Striking & grappling
SLpM4.36
Str. Acc41%
SApM4.45
Str. Def58%
TD Avg0.64
TD Acc28%
TD Def-
Sub Avg0.3
Recent form
L L NC
Career timeline
1
Career breakdown
Finish rate0%
Times finished0%
StreakL2
Best streak-
Avg fight11:00
Octagon time32m
Opp win%67%
ActiveJul. 11, 2017 – Jul. 06, 2018 (2y)
Career story
Matt Bessette "The Mangler" is a 22-9-0 mixed martial artist (1 NC).
Matt debuted Jul. 11, 2017 vs Kurt Holobaugh (nc). On a 2-fight losing skid.
Matthew James Bessette (born December 28, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2007, he has also competed for Bellator and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Similar fighters
Fight history
| Date | Event | Result | Method | R | Time | KD | Str | TD | Sub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul. 06, 2018 | The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale | L Steven Peterson | S-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 57 74 | 0 2 | 0 1 |
| Jan. 20, 2018 | UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou | L Enrique Barzola | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | 0 0 | 43 55 | 0 5 | 0 0 |
| Jul. 11, 2017 | DWCS 1.1 | NC Kurt Holobaugh | Overturned Punches | 1 | 2:59 | 0 1 | 27 47 | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Fight data compiled from public statistical sources (ufcstats.com) and Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). OctagonStats is an independent database, not affiliated with UFC / TKO Group.