Matt Bessette:

UFC Veteran



22-7-1 Professional Mixed Martial Artist (Featherweight)



CES Featherweight World Champion (2016-2017)



Global Fight League Lightweight Champion (2011)



Reality Fighting Lightweight Champion (2010)



Black Belt — Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Fabiano Teles)



Brown Belt — Judo (Serge Bouyssou)



Northeast/New England #1 Featherweight (2016)



Northeast's P4P #1 Fighter (2016)



Submission of the Year (2015 Bessette vs Roddy)



Performance of the Year (2014 Bessette vs Nunes)



Upset of the Year (2014 Bessette vs Nunes)



Fight of the Year (2016 Bessette vs Pingitore)



Fight of the Year (2011 Bessette vs Proctor)



Fight of the Year (2010 Bessette vs Kaponis)



Bellator Season 10 Featherweight Tournament Semi-Finalist (2014)

Bio:

Since receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Hartford in the Summer of 2007, Matt has amassed a current professional Mixed Martial Arts record of 22-8 fighting some of the best fighters from all over the world in both the lightweight and featherweight divisions. With no end in sight, Matt continues to hone his craft to further cement himself as one of the best mixed martial artists in the world today. Currently competing under the UFC banner, Matt is always looking for the next challenge that lies ahead.

With a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a brown belt in Judo, Matt is a highly knowledgeable grappler, yet prides himself on his ability to strike with some of the best in the world. Matt has an ever-expanding encyclopedia of martial arts knowledge that he is confident you will be drawn to. A student for life, learning from "The Mangler" is both a fun and endless experience.