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John Alessio

"The Natural"
35-17-0CanadaCanadaLast 5

Last fight: No contest vs David Rickels · No Contest · Jun 26, 2015

35-17-0 · 24 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
NCvs David RickelsNC · R1 2:21
BellatorBellator 139: Kongo vs Volkov·June 26, 2015

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CAREER SUMMARY

John Alessio holds a professional MMA record of 35-17-0. Alessio has won 34 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 14 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 17 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 7 by submission. In the UFC, Alessio lands 1.48 significant strikes per minute with 30% accuracy and averages 0.45 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: June 26, 2015. Tracked organizations: BELLATOR, UFC, WEC, PRIDE FC.

Profile

Height
5'10"178 cm
Weight
155 lbs70 kg
Reach
72"183 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Jul 5, 1979
Age
47
Nationality
Canada
Birthplace
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Career history

  1. NC
    vs Dave Mazany
    AFC 13: Natural Selection· Nov 3, 2012· Catchweight· 34-16 vs 10-4
    NC
  2. WIN
    Score Fighting Series 4· Mar 16, 2012· Lightweight· 34-14 vs 15-10-1
    UD
  3. WIN
    Superior Cage Combat 3· Nov 4, 2011· Lightweight· 33-14 vs 13-6
    UD
  4. WIN
    vs Shawn Fitzsimmons
    Superior Cage Combat 2· Aug 20, 2011· Welterweight· 32-14 vs 6-7
    SUB
    R1 · 3:52
  5. LOSS
    Ultimate Glory 13· Mar 19, 2011· Welterweight· 31-14 vs 19-4-2
    TKO
    R1 · 1:55
  6. WIN
    vs Phil Collins
    Tachi PF 7: Deck the Halls· Dec 2, 2010· Welterweight· 31-13 vs 9-6
    TKO
    R3 · 0:35
  7. WIN
    vs Sergey Golyaev
    Glory Kickboxing· Oct 16, 2010· 30-13 vs 17-8
    SUB
  8. WIN
    Tachi Palace Fights· Jul 9, 2010· 29-13 vs 11-4
    SUB
  9. WIN
    Warrior One· Mar 20, 2010· 28-13 vs 6-4
    SUB
  10. WIN
    vs Matt Delanoit
    Ring of Fire· Mar 5, 2010· 27-13 vs 15-10
    SUB
  11. WIN
    MFC 22: Payoff· Oct 2, 2009· Welterweight· 26-13 vs 15-6
    TKO
    R3 · 1:34
  12. WIN
    vs Andrew Buckland
    MFC 21: Hard Knocks· May 15, 2009· Welterweight· 25-13 vs 9-4
    SUB
    R1 · 2:53
  13. LOSS
    Dream 8· Apr 5, 2009· Welterweight· 24-13 vs 3-0
    SUB
    R1 · 7:34
  14. LOSS
    Maximum Fighting Championship· Dec 5, 2008· Catchweight· 24-12 vs 19-7-2
    TKO
    R2 · 2:18
  15. WIN
    Superfights MMA· Oct 11, 2008· Welterweight· 24-11 vs 15-10-1
    TKO
    R1 · 0:45
  16. WIN
    Nevada Regional· Jun 20, 2008· 23-11 vs 19-15
    SUB
  17. WIN
    vs Savant Young
    KOTC: Shock And Awe· Oct 1, 2005· Welterweight· 17-7 vs 5-3
    SUB
    R3 · 2:09
  18. WIN
    vs Shannon Ritch
    KOTC: Prime Time· Aug 5, 2005· Middleweight· 16-7 vs 36-54
    TKO
    R1 · 0:41
  19. LOSS
    TKO Major League MMA· Nov 26, 2004· 15-7 vs 11-5
    DEC
  20. WIN
    vs Brandon Olsen
    British Columbia Regional· Mar 6, 2004· 15-6 vs 5-5
    SUB
  21. WIN
    vs Ronald Jhun×2Title bout · Title win #2
    KOTC: Renegade· Sep 5, 2003· Welterweight· 14-6 vs 18-10-2
    UD
  22. LOSS
    TKO Major League MMA· Jan 25, 2003· 13-6 vs 14-0-1
    DEC
  23. WIN
    vs Chris Brennan×1Title bout · Title win #1
    KOTC: Bad Intentions· Jun 22, 2002· Middleweight· 12-5 vs 13-6-1
    TKO
    R1 · 2:20
  24. WIN
    vs John Delao
    British Columbia Regional· Apr 13, 2002· 11-5 vs 4-2
    TKO
  25. WIN
    vs Nassor Lewis
    KOTC: Cold Blood· Feb 9, 2002· Welterweight· 10-5 vs 0-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:07
  26. WIN
    TKO Major League MMA· Jan 25, 2002· 9-5 vs 3-2
    TKO
  27. WIN
    vs Thomas Denny
    KOTC: Domination· Sep 29, 2001· Welterweight· 8-5 vs 6-7
    SUB
    R1 · 1:55
  28. LOSS
    Superbrawl 19· Nov 14, 2000· Welterweight· 7-5 vs 13-2
    SUB
    R2 · 3:48
  29. WIN
    vs John Chrisostomo
    Superbrawl 16· Feb 8, 2000· Lightweight· 7-3 vs 2-4
    TKO
    R2 · 3:04
  30. WIN
    vs Jay Palmer
    Superbrawl 16· Feb 8, 2000· Lightweight· 6-3 vs 13-7
    SUB
    R1 · 1:20
  31. LOSS
    Superbrawl 15· Dec 7, 1999· Middleweight· 5-3 vs 7-5
    SUB
    R1 · 2:41
  32. WIN
    vs Jason Meaders
    California Regional· Nov 20, 1999· 5-2 vs 0-2
    DEC
  33. LOSS
    vs Kosei Kubota
    Pancrase 78· Oct 25, 1999· Heavyweight· 4-2 vs 13-11-3
    SUB
    R1 · 10:53
  34. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    Extreme Challenge· Oct 9, 1999· 3-1
    TKO
  35. WIN
    vs Ben Earwood
    Extreme Challenge· Oct 9, 1999· 3-1 vs 6-1
    DEC
  36. LOSS
    vs David Harris
    Bas Rutten Invitational 2· Apr 24, 1999· Lightweight· 2-1 vs 6-0
    SUB
    R1 · 8:32
  37. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    British Columbia Regional· May 17, 1998· 1-0
    -
  38. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    British Columbia Regional· May 17, 1998· 1-0
    -

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Xtreme Couture

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power53
Kick power58
Punch speed72
Kick speed64
Accuracy60
Takedowns71
Ground striking53
Submissions95
Chin88
Body strength64
Cardio79

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 35-17-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed1.48per min
30% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.79per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.45per 15 min
18% success
Takedowns stuffed69%
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 0-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed1.48per min
30% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.79per min
54% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.45per 15 min
18% success
Takedowns stuffed69%
Submission attempts0.7per 15 min
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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate John Alessio earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1716▲10
Peak
1755Mar 16, 2012
Rated fights
49
15001600170020002003200620092012Apr 24, 1999 · 1477Oct 9, 1999 · 1513Oct 25, 1999 · 1461Nov 20, 1999 · 1489Dec 7, 1999 · 1451Feb 8, 2000 · 1526Feb 8, 2000 · 1506Jun 9, 2000 · 1506Nov 14, 2000 · 1497Sep 29, 2001 · 1525Jan 25, 2002 · 1553Feb 9, 2002 · 1574Apr 13, 2002 · 1595Jun 22, 2002 · 1636Jul 20, 2002 · 1665Jan 25, 2003 · 1652Sep 5, 2003 · 1679Mar 6, 2004 · 1692Nov 26, 2004 · 1682Aug 5, 2005 · 1688Oct 1, 2005 · 1697May 27, 2006 · 1690Aug 17, 2006 · 1701Oct 10, 2006 · 1689Jan 20, 2007 · 1700Mar 24, 2007 · 1685Jun 3, 2007 · 1697Sep 5, 2007 · 1706Dec 12, 2007 · 1717Mar 26, 2008 · 1709Jun 20, 2008 · 1718Oct 11, 2008 · 1725Dec 5, 2008 · 1713Apr 5, 2009 · 1694May 15, 2009 · 1702Oct 2, 2009 · 1713Mar 5, 2010 · 1720Mar 20, 2010 · 1727Jul 9, 2010 · 1736Oct 16, 2010 · 1745Dec 2, 2010 · 1751Mar 19, 2011 · 1740Aug 20, 2011 · 1745Nov 4, 2011 · 1750Mar 16, 2012 · 1755Apr 21, 2012 · 1744Jul 8, 2012 · 1731Sep 27, 2013 · 1706May 9, 2014 · 17161716

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Frequently asked questions

When does John Alessio fight next?

John Alessio has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is John Alessio's record?

John Alessio's professional MMA record is 35-17-0.

Who is John Alessio fighting next?

John Alessio's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did John Alessio fight last?

John Alessio most recently fought David Rickels at Bellator 139: Kongo vs Volkov on Friday, June 26, 2015, -.

What weight class does John Alessio fight in?

John Alessio fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does John Alessio have?

John Alessio has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 14 wins by submission.

How tall is John Alessio?

John Alessio is 5'10" (178 cm) tall.

How much does John Alessio weigh?

John Alessio weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is John Alessio's reach?

John Alessio has a reach of 72" (183 cm).

How old is John Alessio?

John Alessio is 47 years old (born Jul 5, 1979).

Where is John Alessio from?

John Alessio is from Canada.

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