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Matt Bessette Saul Almeida
brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Matt Bessette
25-10

RD3 5:00

Decision

Unanimous

Saul Almeida
20-14

Fight: Bessette vs. Almeida

USABellator 63
31MARSAT'1212:00 AM
Lightweight• prelim• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The Mangler

The Spider

Forms

WWWWL
WWWWW

Nationality

USAUSA

BrazilBrazil

Age

(1984-12-28) 41

37(1989-06-04)

Weight

(70 kg) 155 lbs

155 lbs (70 kg)

Height

(178 cm) 5′10″

6′1″ (186 cm)

Reach

(179 cm) 5′10″

6′3″ (191 cm)

Gym

Underdog Mixed Martial Arts

Sityodtong Boston

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

25

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

20

6% - 2 KO/TKO
15% - 5 submission
38% - 13 decision

Losses

(1 DQ) 10

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

14

9% - 3 KO/TKO
6% - 2 submission
26% - 9 decision

Past Opponents

Show Cancelled Fights
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. Almeida

  • Which event are Matt Bessette and Saul Almeida fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Bellator 63.

  • How many rounds is the Matt Bessette vs. Saul Almeida?

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

  • Which organization is hosting the Matt Bessette vs. Saul Almeida?

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

  • When is the Matt Bessette vs. Saul Almeida fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on March 31, 2012