Matt Bessette losses
Over 14 years as a professional, Matt Bessette has compiled a 25-10 (17) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. He has ten losses, one of them in a title fight.
10. Matt Bessette loses to Jeremy Kennedy via unanimous decision
On November 19, 2020 Matt Bessette faced Jeremy Kennedy in a featherweight bout. Bessette was 35 years old with a record of 24-9, and Kennedy was 28 with a record of 15-2. Bessette was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bessette lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kennedy.
9. 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.
8. Matt Bessette loses to Enrique Barzola via unanimous decision
On January 20, 2018 Matt Bessette faced Enrique Barzola in a featherweight bout. Bessette was 33 years old with a record of 22-7, and Barzola was 28 with a record of 13-3-1. Barzola was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bessette lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Barzola.
7. Matt Bessette loses to Lenny Wheeler via KO in 39 seconds
On August 14, 2015 Matt Bessette faced Lenny Wheeler in a featherweight bout. Bessette was 30 years old with a record of 15-6, and Wheeler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bessette was on a 2-fight winning streak. Wheeler stopped Bessette via KO in the 1st round.
6. Matt Bessette loses to Scott Cleve via unanimous decision
On September 5, 2014 Matt Bessette faced Scott Cleve in a featherweight bout. Bessette was 29 years old with a record of 13-5, and Cleve was 32 with a record of 14-4. Both Bessette and Cleve were coming off a loss. Bessette lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cleve.
5. Matt Bessette loses to Daniel Weichel via unanimous decision
On March 28, 2014 Matt Bessette faced Daniel Weichel in a featherweight bout. Bessette was 29 years old with a record of 13-4, and Weichel was 29 with a record of 32-8. Bessette was on a 5-fight winning streak and Weichel was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bessette lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Weichel.
4. Matt Bessette loses to Andres Jeudi via disqualification
On June 2, 2012 Matt Bessette faced Andres Jeudi in a lightweight bout. Bessette was 27 years old with a record of 8-3, and Jeudi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bessette was coming off a win. Bessette lost via disqualification. Went the distance with Jeudi.
3. Matt Bessette loses to Joe Proctor via unanimous decision
On October 8, 2011 Matt Bessette defended his Reality Fighting lightweight title against Joe Proctor. Bessette was 26 years old with a record of 7-2, and Proctor was 26 with a record of 6-1. Bessette was on a 4-fight winning streak and Proctor was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bessette lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Proctor.
2. Matt Bessette loses to Chris Chappell via KO
On February 28, 2009 Matt Bessette faced Chris Chappell. Bessette was 24 years old with a record of 3-1, and Chappell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bessette was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chappell submitted Bessette via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.
1. Matt Bessette loses to Bill Jones via split decision
On January 19, 2008 Matt Bessette faced Bill Jones. Bessette was 23 years old with a record of 1-0, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bessette was coming off a win. Bessette lost via split decision. Went the distance with Jones.