Matt Bessette
| Matt Bessette | |
|---|---|
Bessette in 2015 | |
| Born | Matthew James Bessette December 28, 1984 Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
| Other names | The Mangler |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Lightweight Featherweight |
| Reach | 67 in (170 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
| Team | Underdog Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ascension Athletics |
| Trainer | Stand-up: Russell Leak BJJ: Fabiano Teles |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rafael Formiga Brown belt in Judo |
| Years active | 2007–2021 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 35 |
| Wins | 25 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 8 |
| Losses | 10 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 7 |
| By disqualification | 1 |
| Other information | |
| University | University of Hartford |
| Notable school(s) | Stafford High School |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.