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John Makdessi

John Makdessi (born May 3, 1985) is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division and competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

John Makdessi
Born (1985-05-03) May 3, 1985 (age 39)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Other namesThe Bull
ResidenceMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)[1]
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Reach68 in (173 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofLaval, Quebec, Canada
TeamRoufusport (2018–)[2]
Tristar Gym
Team Bull
Thai long Muay Thai
RankBlack belt in Shotokan Karate[3]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total27
Wins18
By knockout9
By decision9
Losses9
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision6
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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Makdessi was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on May 3, 1985, and is a first-generation Lebanese-Canadian born to Lebanese parents.[4] His martial arts training started with Tae Kwon Do at the age of six.[3] When Makdessi started high school, his dojo closed, and he could no longer continue. Towards the end of high school at the age of 19, he found a karate dojo where he learned Shotokan. Makdessi spent a lot of his time competing in kickboxing tournaments, and in 2006 won a gold medal in the USKBA. After going 22–0 in kickboxing,[3] Makdessi began training in mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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Makdessi made his professional MMA debut in 2008 and compiled an undefeated record of 7-0 before being signed by the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Makdessi signed with the UFC in 2010. He made his promotional debut on December 11, 2010, at UFC 124 in Montreal, winning a dominant (30-27, 30–27, 30–26) decision over Pat Audinwood.[5]

Makdessi was expected to face TUF 12 winner Jonathan Brookins on April 30, 2011, at UFC 129.[6] Brookins pulled out of the bout and was replaced by another TUF 12 alum in Kyle Watson, who Makdessi knocked out with a spinning backfist in the third round.[7]

Makdessi was expected to face Paul Taylor on August 14, 2011, at UFC on Versus 5, but withdrew due to injury.[8][9]

Makdessi suffered the first loss of his career to Dennis Hallman on December 10, 2011, at UFC 140, via first-round rear naked choke.[10]

Makdessi lost a unanimous decision to fellow striker Anthony Njokuani on April 21, 2012, at UFC 145.[11][12]

Makdessi next defeated Sam Stout by unanimous decision on November 17, 2012, at UFC 154.[13]

Makdessi then fought Daron Cruickshank at UFC 158 on March 16, 2013.[14] He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Makdessi was expected to face Edson Barboza on July 6, 2013, at UFC 162.[15] Makdessi pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Rafaello Oliveira.[16]

Makdessi knocked out Renée Forte in the first round on September 21, 2013, at UFC 165.[17]

Makdessi lost a unanimous decision to Alan Patrick at UFC 169 on February 1, 2014.[18][19]

Makdessi was expected to face Abel Trujillo on April 25, 2015, at UFC 186.[20] Trujillo pulled out of the fight citing an injury, and was replaced on April 1 by promotional newcomer Shane Campbell.[21] Makdessi won the fight via TKO in the first round.[22]

Less than a month after his win, Makdessi returned to the octagon as a replacement for injured Khabib Nurmagomedov against Donald Cerrone on May 23, 2015, at UFC 187.[23] Makdessi lost the fight via TKO after his jaw was broken with a head kick in the second round.[24][25]

Makdessi faced Yancy Medeiros on December 12, 2015, at UFC 194.[26] He lost the fight by split decision.[27]

Makdessi next faced Mehdi Baghdad on July 7, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 90.[28] He was awarded a split decision victory.[29]

Makdessi faced Lando Vannata on December 10, 2016, at UFC 206.[30] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[31]

Makdessi was expected to face Sage Northcutt on July 29, 2017, at UFC 214.[32] In turn, the fight was canceled on July 14 as both fighters cited injuries.[33]

Makdessi faced Abel Trujillo on December 16, 2017, at UFC on Fox 26.[34] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[35]

Makdessi faced Ross Pearson on July 28, 2018, at UFC on Fox 30.[36] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[37] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[38]

Makdessi was expected to face Carlos Diego Ferreira on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231.[39] However, on November 28, 2018, it was reported that Makdessi was removed from the card and replaced by Jesse Ronson.[40]

Makdessi was expected to face Nasrat Haqparast on March 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 148.[41] However, on March 13, 2019, it was reported that Haqparast was pulled from the bout due to injury and was replaced by Jesus Pinedo.[42] Makdessi won the fight via unanimous decision.[43]

Makdessi was scheduled to face Devonte Smith on August 17, 2019, at UFC 241.[44] However, it was reported on 30 July 2019 that Makdessi was forced to withdraw for undisclosed reason.[45]

Makdessi faced Francisco Trinaldo on March 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 170.[46] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[47]

Makdessi faced Ignacio Bahamondes on April 10, 2021, at UFC on ABC 2.[48] At the weigh-ins, Ignacio Bahamondes weighed in at 156.75 pounds, 0.75 pound over the lightweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and Bahamondes was fined 20% of his individual purse, which went to Makdessi.[49] Makdessi won the bout via split decision.[50]

Makdessi faced Nasrat Haqparast on September 3, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 209.[51] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[52]

Makdessi faced Jamie Mullarkey on September 10, 2023, at UFC 293.[53] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[54]

In October 2023, Makdessi was released by UFC.[55]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts

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Fear the Fighter sponsorship controversy

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Makdessi is listed as the president of the MMA apparel brand Fear the Fighter, which has sponsored several MMA and UFC fighters. Since 2014, a number of fighters have come forward with complaints, alleging that Fear the Fighter had failed to pay their respective sponsorship fees. Akira Corassani, Tim Elliott, John Dodson, Georgi Karakhanyan, and Gegard Mousasi have publicly made such allegations. In April 2015, Mousasi's management team stated that they had filed a lawsuit against Makdessi and Fear the Fighter due to their alleged failure to pay the outstanding debt owed to Mousasi.[56]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
27 matches 18 wins 9 losses
By knockout 9 2
By submission 0 1
By decision 9 6
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–9 Jamie Mullarkey Decision (unanimous) UFC 293 September 10, 2023 3 5:00 Sydney, Australia
Loss 18–8 Nasrat Haqparast Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa September 3, 2022 3 5:00 Paris, France
Win 18–7 Ignacio Bahamondes Decision (split) UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland April 10, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (156.75 lb) bout; Bahamondes missed weight.
Loss 17–7 Francisco Trinaldo Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira March 14, 2020 3 5:00 Brasília, Brazil
Win 17–6 Jesus Pinedo Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis March 23, 2019 3 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 16–6 Ross Pearson Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 July 28, 2018 3 5:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Fight of the Night.
Win 15–6 Abel Trujillo Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos December 16, 2017 3 5:00 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Loss 14–6 Lando Vannata KO (wheel kick) UFC 206 December 10, 2016 1 1:40 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win 14–5 Mehdi Baghdad Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez July 7, 2016 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 13–5 Yancy Medeiros Decision (split) UFC 194 December 12, 2015 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 13–4 Donald Cerrone TKO (head kick) UFC 187 May 23, 2015 2 4:44 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–3 Shane Campbell TKO (punches) UFC 186 April 25, 2015 1 4:53 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Loss 12–3 Alan Patrick Decision (unanimous) UFC 169 February 1, 2014 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win 12–2 Renée Forte KO (punches) UFC 165 September 21, 2013 1 2:01 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win 11–2 Daron Cruickshank Decision (unanimous) UFC 158 March 16, 2013 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 10–2 Sam Stout Decision (unanimous) UFC 154 November 17, 2012 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss 9–2 Anthony Njokuani Decision (unanimous) UFC 145 April 21, 2012 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Catchweight (158 lb) bout; Makdessi missed weight.
Loss 9–1 Dennis Hallman Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 140 December 10, 2011 1 2:58 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Catchweight (158.5 lb) bout; Hallman missed weight.
Win 9–0 Kyle Watson KO (spinning back fist) UFC 129 April 30, 2011 3 1:27 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win 8–0 Pat Audinwood Decision (unanimous) UFC 124 December 11, 2010 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 7–0 Bendy Casimir Decision (unanimous) Mixed Fight League 3 September 25, 2010 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada Catchweight (159 lb) bout; Makdessi missed weight.
Win 6–0 Lindsey Hawkes TKO (punches) Canadian Fighting Championship 4 February 26, 2010 2 4:59 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win 5–0 Brandon McArthur TKO (doctor stoppage) Ringside MMA: Rivalry November 14, 2009 1 5:00 Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
Win 4–0 Iraj Hadin TKO (punches) Ringside MMA: Rage Fighting August 22, 2009 2 4:48 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 3–0 Amir Uddin TKO (punches) XMMA 7: Inferno February 27, 2009 2 3:06 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 2–0 Dan Dechaine TKO (punches) XMMA 6: House of Pain November 8, 2008 1 1:48 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 1–0 Todd Westcott TKO (punches) XMMA 5: It's Crow Time September 13, 2008 1 3:06 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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See also

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References

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