Background
Bessette was born in Hartford, Connecticut.
Bessette was born in Hartford, Connecticut.
After graduating from Stafford High School in 2003, Bessette attended the University of Hartford. While still in the university, he was introduced to mixed martial arts at the age of 22 and graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
He was diagnosed with leukemia on August 13, 1988 at the age of three and was hospitalized for lieutenant The doctors gave him 50% chance of survival, but became more optimistic after the initial treatments, which reduced significantly the leukemic cells. Bessette also developed asthma at an early age, although that never prevented him from competing in sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, and football.
Early career
Bessette started his professional career in 2007.
He fought mainly for Connecticut-based promotion Reality Fighting. Bessette faced Anthony Kaponis on October 9, 2010 at Reality Fighting: Eruption for the vacant lightweight title.
He defeated Kaponis via split decision in a five-round bout. Bessette was set to make his first title defense against Joe Proctor on October 8, 2011 at Reality Fighting: Gonzaga versus
Porter. He lost his title via unanimous decision after five rounds.
In 2012, Bessette signed with Bellator. Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
Bessette made his promotional debut against Saul Almeida on March 30, 2012 at Bellator 63. Bessette faced The Ultimate Fighter 12 competitor Paul Barrow on November 16, 2012 at Bellator 81.
Bessette faced Nick Piedmont on September 7, 2013 at Bellator 98.
Bessette faced Diego Nunes in the quarterfinal match of Bellator Season Ten Featherweight Tournament on February 28, 2014 at Bellator 110. Bessette faced Daniel Weichel in the tournament semifinals at Bellator 114 on March 28, 2014.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Bessette faced Scott Cleve on September 5, 2014 at Bellator 123.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Bessette faced Josh LaBerge at Bellator 134 on February 27, 2015. Mixed martial arts
Reality Fighting
RF Lightweight Championship (one time)
Global Fight League
GFL Lightweight Championship (one time).
