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Matt Bessette Josh LaBerge
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Matt Bessette
25-10

RD2 5:00

KO/TKO

Doctor Stoppage

Josh LaBerge
11-7

Fight: Bessette vs. LaBerge

USABellator 134: Newton vs. McGeary
28FEBSAT'152:00 AM
Featherweight• prelim• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The Mangler

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Forms

WWWLL
WWWWW

Nationality

USAUSA

USAUSA

Age

(1984-12-28) 41

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Weight

(70 kg) 155 lbs

155 lbs (70 kg)

Height

(178 cm) 5′10″

5′10″ (178 cm)

Reach

(179 cm) 5′10″

5′11″ (180 cm)

Gym

Underdog Mixed Martial Arts

Lauzon Mixed Martial Arts

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

25

8 KO/TKO - 23%
9 submission - 26%
8 decision - 23%

11

28% - 5 KO/TKO
6% - 1 submission
28% - 5 decision

Losses

(1 DQ) 10

1 KO/TKO - 3%
1 submission - 3%
7 decision - 20%

7

22% - 4 KO/TKO
11% - 2 submission
6% - 1 decision

Past Opponents

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USA
Ryan Dela Cruz
(12-7)
i
CES 64: Bessette vs. Dela Cruz
18 Sep2021Sub(Reverse Triangle Choke) RD34:48
Canada
Jeremy Kennedy
(15-2)
i
Bellator 253: Caldwell vs. McKee
20 Nov2020Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Charles Cheeks III
(14-7)
i
CES 60
25 Jan2020KO/TKO(Punch) RD34:01
USA
Tim Dooling
(7-4)
i
CES 55: Wells vs. de Jesus
30 Mar2019Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Steven Peterson
(16-7)
i
The Ultimate Fighter 27 Finale
07 Jul2018Decision(Split) RD35:00
Peru
Enrique Barzola
(13-3-1)
i
UFC 220: Miocic vs. N'Gannou
21 Jan2018Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Kurt Holobaugh
(20-4)
i
DW's Contender Series 2017: Week 1
12 Jul2017No Contest(Punches) RD12:59
USA
Rey Trujillo
(22-18)
i
CES 44: Bessette vs. Trujillo
13 May2017KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD25:00
USA
Kevin Croom
(16-8)
i
CES 41: Bessette vs. Croom
28 Jan2017KO/TKO(Punches & Kicks) RD30:32
USA
Joe Pingitore
(6-1-1)
i
CES 37: Summer Gold
13 Aug2016Sub(Heel Hook) RD24:38
USA
Ran Weathers
(20-23)
i
CES 36: Andrews vs. Muro
11 Jun2016Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD14:50
USA
Keith Richardson
(14-6)
i
Bellator 153: Koreshkov vs. Henderson
23 Apr2016KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage (Cut)) RD23:14
USA
Taurean Bogguess
(18-11)
i
CES 33: Soukhamthath vs. Nordby
12 Mar2016Sub(Triangle Choke) RD12:42
USA
Kevin Roddy
(15-15-1)
i
Bellator 144: Halsey vs. Carvalho
24 Oct2015Sub(Heel Hook) RD13:47
Canada
Lenny Wheeler
(8-3)
i
CES 30: Lane vs Felix II
15 Aug2015KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:39
USA
Khama Worthy
(7-3)
i
CES 29
13 Jun2015KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:42
USA
Josh LaBerge
(9-4)
i
Bellator 134: Newton vs. McGeary
28 Feb2015KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD25:00
USA
Scott Cleve
(14-4)
i
Bellator 123: Curran vs. Pitbull 2
06 Sep2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Germany
Daniel Weichel
(32-8)
i
Bellator 114: Shlemenko vs. Ward
29 Mar2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Diego Nunes
(18-5)
i
Bellator 110: Rampage vs. M'Pumbu
01 Mar2014Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Nick Piedmont
(8-3-1)
i
Bellator 98: Schlemenko vs. Cooper
08 Sep2013KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:41
USA
Jeff Anderson
(10-6)
i
Reality Fighting: New Year's Bash 1
06 Jan2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Paul Barrow
(5-2)
i
Bellator 81
17 Nov2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Morocco
Aniss Alhajjajy
(5-4)
i
Reality Fighting: Mohegan Fight Night 7
23 Sep2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Andres Jeudi
(4-0)
i
Reality Fighting: Mohegan Fight Night 6
02 Jun2012Disqualification(Illegal Upkick) RD34:43
Brazil
Saul Almeida
(12-1)
i
Bellator 63
31 Mar2012Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Joe Proctor
(6-1)
i
Reality Fighting: Mohegan Fight Night 4
09 Oct2011Decision(Unanimous) RD55:00
USA
John Benoit
(11-2)
i
GFL 10: Benoit vs. Bessette
15 Apr2011Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD24:59
USA
Anthony Kaponis
(3-1)
i
Reality Fighting 30: Eruption
09 Oct2010Decision(Split) RD55:00
USA
Andy Amaral
(2-3)
i
Reality Fighting 28: Ignition
17 Jul2010Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD23:30
USA
Andrew Carron
(5-1)
i
Reality Fighting 26: Ferocity
07 Nov2009Decision(Unanimous) RD34:00
USA
Chris Chappell
(3-1)
i
Untamed 26
28 Feb2009Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD32:13
USA
Jeff Camara
(2-3)
i
Reality Fighting 19: Collision
19 Jul2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:18
USA
Andres Lebron
(0-0)
i
Reality Fighting 18: Nightmare
12 Apr2008Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD22:45
USA
Bill Jones
(1-0)
i
Reality Fighting 17: Annihilation
19 Jan2008Decision(Split) RD33:00
USA
Chris Correira
(0-0)
i
Reality Fighting: Invictus
15 Sep2007Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD3

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bessette vs. LaBerge

  • Which event are Matt Bessette and Josh LaBerge fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Bellator 134: Newton vs. McGeary.

  • How many rounds is the Matt Bessette vs. Josh LaBerge?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round BEL fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Matt Bessette vs. Josh LaBerge?

    The fight is organized by the Bellator MMA (BEL).

  • When is the Matt Bessette vs. Josh LaBerge fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on February 28, 2015