Best fights of Matt Bessette
Over 14 years as a professional, Matt Bessette has compiled a 25-10 (17) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Matt Bessette KOs Rey Trujillo
On May 12, 2017 Matt Bessette defended his CES featherweight title against Rey Trujillo. Bessette was 32 years old with a record of 21-7, and Trujillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bessette was on a 6-fight winning streak. Bessette stopped Rey Trujillo via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
2. Matt Bessette submits Joe Pingitore
On August 12, 2016 Matt Bessette fought Joe Pingitore for the vacant CES featherweight title. Bessette was 31 years old with a record of 19-7, and Pingitore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bessette was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bessette submitted Joe Pingitore via heel hook in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Matt Bessette submits Ryan Dela Cruz
On September 17, 2021 Matt Bessette fought Ryan Dela Cruz for the vacant CES lightweight title. Bessette was 36 years old with a record of 24-10, and Cruz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bessette was coming off a loss. Bessette submitted Ryan Dela Cruz via reverse triangle choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Matt Bessette KOs Charles Cheeks III
On January 24, 2020 Matt Bessette fought Charles Cheeks III for the vacant CES featherweight title. Bessette was 35 years old with a record of 23-9, and III was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bessette was coming off a win. Bessette stopped Charles Cheeks III via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Matt Bessette defeats Saul Almeida
On March 30, 2012 Matt Bessette faced Saul Almeida in a lightweight bout. Bessette was 27 years old with a record of 7-3, and Almeida was 19 with a record of 12-1. Bessette was coming off a loss, while Almeida was on a 5-fight winning streak. Bessette won via unanimous decision.
6. Matt Bessette defeats Anthony Kaponis
On October 9, 2010 Matt Bessette fought Anthony Kaponis for the vacant Reality Fighting lightweight title. Bessette was 25 years old with a record of 5-2, and Kaponis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bessette was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bessette won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Matt Bessette submits Ran Weathers
On June 10, 2016 Matt Bessette faced Ran Weathers in a lightweight bout. Bessette was 31 years old with a record of 18-7, and Weathers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bessette was on a 3-fight winning streak. Bessette submitted Ran Weathers via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
8. Matt Bessette submits Taurean Bogguess
On March 11, 2016 Matt Bessette faced Taurean Bogguess in a featherweight bout. Bessette was 31 years old with a record of 16-7, and Bogguess was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bessette was coming off a win. Bessette submitted Taurean Bogguess via triangle choke in the 1st round.
9. Matt Bessette submits Kevin Roddy
On October 23, 2015 Matt Bessette faced Kevin Roddy in a featherweight bout. Bessette was 30 years old with a record of 15-7, and Roddy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bessette was coming off a loss. Bessette submitted Kevin Roddy via heel hook in the 1st round.
10. Matt Bessette loses to Steven Peterson via split decision
On July 6, 2018 Matt Bessette faced Steven Peterson in a featherweight bout. Bessette was 33 years old with a record of 22-8, and Peterson was 28 with a record of 16-7. Both Bessette and Peterson were coming off a loss. Bessette lost via split decision. Went the distance with Peterson.