Matthew James Bessette is a retired American mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2007, he has also competed for Bellator and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu, often abbreviated to BJJ, is a self-defense system, martial art, and combat sport based on grappling, ground fighting, and submission holds. It is primarily a ground-based fightin
Matt Bessette
…Orthodox Fighting out of Hartford, Connecticut, United States Team Underdog Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Ascension Athletics Trainer Stand-up: Russell Leak BJJ: Rafael Quinones Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Rafael Formiga Brown belt in Judo Years active 2007–2021 Mixed martial arts record Total…
Romulo Barral attempting a triangle choke on Gabriel Vella at the 2009 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Panel by Alfredo Storni featuring capoeirista Ciríaco defeating jiu-jitsu fighter Sada Miyako with a rabo de arraia kick, O Malho, 1909.
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor demonstrates how to tackle an opponent.
An Americana armlock submission from traditional side control.