John Makdessi

"The Bull"

18-9-0★ 1bonus

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Amateur MMA 1-0Boxing 1-0

Last fight: Loss vs Jamie Mullarkey · Unanimous Decision · Sep 10, 2023

18-9-0 · 9 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Jamie MullarkeyUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC 293: Adesanya vs Strickland·September 10, 2023

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John Makdessi holds a professional MMA record of 18-9-0. Makdessi has won 18 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 0 by submission, 9 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Makdessi lands 5.52 significant strikes per minute with 50% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Makdessi also has 1 recorded Boxing bout. Most recent fight: September 10, 2023. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 68"173 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: May 3, 1985
Age: 41
Nationality: Canada
Birthplace: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Career history

LOSS
vs Jamie Mullarkey
UFC 293: Adesanya vs Strickland· Sep 10, 2023· Lightweight· 18-9 vs 17-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Nasrat Haqparast
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Tuivasa· Sep 3, 2022· Lightweight· 18-8 vs 14-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ignacio Bahamondes
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Holland· Apr 10, 2021· Lightweight· 18-7 vs 11-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Francisco Trinaldo
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs Oliveira· Mar 14, 2020· Lightweight· 17-7 vs 25-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jesus Pinedo
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Pettis· Mar 23, 2019· Lightweight· 17-6 vs 16-5-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ross Pearson
UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs Poirier 2· Jul 28, 2018· Lightweight· 16-6 vs 20-15
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Abel Trujillo
UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos· Dec 16, 2017· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 15-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Lando Vannata
UFC 206: Holloway vs Pettis· Dec 10, 2016· Lightweight· 14-6 vs 9-1
TKO
R1 · 1:40
WIN
vs Mehdi Baghdad
UFC Fight Night: Team Joanna vs Team Claudia· Jul 8, 2016· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 10-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Yancy Medeiros
UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· Dec 12, 2015· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 8-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 28-6
TKO
R2 · 4:44
WIN
vs Shane Campbell
UFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi· Apr 25, 2015· Catchweight· 13-3 vs 9-3
TKO
R1 · 4:53
LOSS
vs Alan Patrick
UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· Feb 1, 2014· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 12-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Renee Forte
UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· Sep 21, 2013· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 8-3
TKO
R1 · 2:01
WIN
vs Daron Cruickshank
UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz· Mar 16, 2013· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 12-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sam Stout
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· Nov 17, 2012· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 18-8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Anthony Njokuani
UFC 145: Jones vs Evans· Apr 21, 2012· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 15-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Dennis Hallman
UFC 140: Jones vs Machida· Dec 10, 2011· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 50-14-2
SUB
R1 · 2:58
WIN
vs Kyle Watson
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· Apr 30, 2011· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 13-7-1
TKO
R3 · 1:27
WIN
vs Pat Audinwood
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck· Dec 11, 2010· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 9-2-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bendy Casimir
MFL 3· Sep 25, 2010· Catchweight· 7-0 vs 20-8-2
UD
WIN
vs Lindsey Hawkes
Canadian Fighting Championship· Feb 26, 2010· 6-0 vs 4-5
TKO
WIN
vs Brandon MacArthur
Ringside MMA 4· Nov 14, 2009· 5-0 vs 4-11
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Iraj Hadin
Ringside MMA 2· Aug 22, 2009· 4-0 vs 4-3
TKO
R2 · 4:48
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Quebec Regional· Feb 27, 2009· 3-0
TKO
WIN
vs Unknown opponent
Quebec Regional· Nov 8, 2008· 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs Todd Westcott
Quebec Regional· Sep 13, 2008· 1-0 vs 1-2
TKO

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKarateKickboxingTaekwondo

2006Champion · USKBA World Championships
2006Champion · Eastern Canadian Championships
Champion · WKA
Champion · Junior Olympics · junior
Black belt · Karate
Black belt · Taekwondo
Brown belt · BJJ
AGE 6Started in Taekwondo
AGE 17Started in Karate
AGE 22Started in MMA
Kickboxing 22-0 · Professional record

Camp

Fight Ready MMA · Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Tristar Gym · Montreal, Quebec, Canada Former
Roufusport · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Former
The MMA Lab · Glendale, Arizona, United States Former
Phuket Top Team · Phuket, Thailand Former

Coaches

Brian Cain · S&C coach
Ben Hoffman · S&C coach
Firas Zahabi · Head coach

Training partners

Georges St-Pierre
Anthony Pettis
Benson Henderson

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

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

One-Shot Power

97 · top 5% in division

Sniper

98 · top 1% in division

Fast Hands

98 · top 2% in division

Punch power72

Kick power97

Punch speed98

Kick speed98

Accuracy98

Takedowns59

Ground striking47

Submissions48

Chin95

Body strength96

Cardio97

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-9-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed5.52per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.15per min

68% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed86%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 11-9-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.52per min

50% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.15per min

68% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed86%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where John Makdessi sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

John Makdessi has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1

★ FOTNvs Ross Pearson · UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs Poirier 2Jul 28, 2018

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

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

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1662▼9
Peak: 1744Sep 21, 2013
Rated fights: 25

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Frequently asked questions

When does John Makdessi fight next?

John Makdessi has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is John Makdessi's record?

John Makdessi's professional MMA record is 18-9-0.

Who is John Makdessi fighting next?

John Makdessi's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did John Makdessi fight last?

John Makdessi most recently fought Jamie Mullarkey at UFC 293: Adesanya vs Strickland on Sunday, September 10, 2023, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does John Makdessi fight in?

John Makdessi fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does John Makdessi have?

John Makdessi has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 0 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has John Makdessi won?

John Makdessi has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus: 1× Fight of the Night.

How tall is John Makdessi?

John Makdessi is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does John Makdessi weigh?

John Makdessi weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is John Makdessi's reach?

John Makdessi has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is John Makdessi?

John Makdessi is 41 years old (born May 3, 1985).

Where is John Makdessi from?

John Makdessi is from Canada.

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CAREER SUMMARY