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THE MANGLER

Matt Bessette

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United States, Bristol, Connecticut
Underdog Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Age: 41
22
Wins
9
Losses
0
DRAWS
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Last fight

Loss

Matt BessetteMatt Bessette
vs
Steven PetersonSteven Peterson

Split decisionThe Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale

  • Pro record 22-9-0 (1 NC)
  • UFC record 0-2-0
  • Outside the UFC 22-7-0 (1 NC)
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Fighter Details

Height:
5'10" (178 cm)
Weight:
145 lbs (66 kg)
Reach:
70" (178 cm)
Stance:
Orthodox
DOB:
28th Dec. 1984
Age:
41
AI Rank:
Unranked

UFC statistics

UFC round data: 2 bouts · through 2018-07-06

3.33
Significant Strikes Landed per Min
35%
Significant Striking Accuracy
4.30
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Min
0.0
Average Takedowns per 15 Min
0%
Takedown Accuracy
0.0
Submission Average per 15 Min
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UFC Record Breakdown

0-2UFC Record
Losses (100%)

Performance Breakdown

Striking Accuracy35%
Takedown Accuracy0%
Takedown Defense56%

Heuristic ratings

Heuristic scores · 0–100

Fight IQNot enough data

2 UFC bouts · 92 division peers

Data through 2018-07-06

CardioNot enough data

2 bouts reaching round 3

Data through 2018-07-06

How these scores are calculated

Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.

Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.

Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.

Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Matt Bessette's professional MMA record?

Matt Bessette has a professional MMA record of 22-9-0 (wins-losses-draws).

What is Matt Bessette's UFC record?

Matt Bessette's UFC record is 0-2-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 22-7-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.

Who does Matt Bessette fight next?

Matt Bessette does not have a fight currently scheduled.

How old is Matt Bessette?

Matt Bessette is 41 years old, born December 28, 1984.

How tall is Matt Bessette?

Matt Bessette stands 178 cm (5'10") tall, with a 178 cm (70") reach.

Where is Matt Bessette from?

Matt Bessette is from United States.

What is Matt Bessette's nickname?

Matt Bessette is known as "The Mangler".

When was Matt Bessette's last fight?

Matt Bessette last fought on July 6, 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale, losing to Steven Peterson by split decision.

What were the scorecards for Matt Bessette vs Steven Peterson?

Matt Bessette lost to Steven Peterson by split decision at The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale on July 6, 2018. The official scorecards were Junichiro Kamijo 29-28, Chris Lee 28-29, Glenn Trowbridge 29-28 (winner's score first).

What were the scorecards for Matt Bessette vs Enrique Barzola?

Matt Bessette lost to Enrique Barzola by unanimous decision at UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou on January 20, 2018. The official scorecards were David Ginsberg 30-27, Doug Crosby 29-28, Mike Mena 29-28 (winner's score first).

Matt Bessette scouting report

Matt Bessette (United States), a featherweight, went 22-9 (1 NC) as a pro and 0-2 in the UFC (22-7 and 1 NC outside it). He debuted at UFC 220: Miocic vs. Ngannou on January 20, 2018. Last fight: split-decision loss to Steven Peterson, then 0-1 in the UFC, on July 6, 2018 (The Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated Finale).

Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.

Matt Bessette vs the featherweight average

Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 2 UFC bouts (30:00 of fight time).

StatBessetteDivision averagePercentile
Significant strikes landed per minute3.3100 in 30:004.1—*
Significant strike accuracy34.8%100 of 287 landed47.4%—*
Significant strikes absorbed per minute4.3129 in 30:003.8—*
Significant strike defense56.6%168 of 297 avoided54.3%—*
Takedowns per 15 minutes00 in 30:001.6—*
Takedown accuracy0%0 of 3 landed38.4%—*
Takedown defense56.3%9 of 16 stopped61%—*
Submission attempts per 15 minutes00 in 30:000.5—*
Knockdowns per 15 minutes00 in 30:000.5—*
Control time5.1%1:32 of 30:0018%—*
Average fight time15:002 bouts10:43—*
Height178 cm70″175 cm68.8″
Reach178 cm70″180 cm70.9″
  • Division average and percentile: 92 active featherweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
  • *No percentile: fewer than 3 UFC bouts or 15 minutes of UFC fight time.

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UFC record: 0-2

Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.

  1. LUFC record after this bout: 0-2-0
    Matt Bessette
    Matt Bessette
    vs
    Steven Peterson
    Steven Peterson
    Pro record now: 19-11-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0
    DECThe Ultimate Fighter: Undefeated FinaleJul 6, 2018Result & stats
  2. LUFC record after this bout: 0-1-0
    Matt Bessette
    Matt Bessette
    vs
    Enrique Barzola
    Enrique Barzola
    Pro record now: 17-5-2UFC record entering: 3-1-0
    DECUFC 220: Miocic vs. NgannouJan 20, 2018Result & stats

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