John Makdessi
CanadaLast 5No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
John Makdessi holds a professional MMA record of 18-9-0. John 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, John Makdessi lands 5.52 significant strikes per minute with 49% accuracy and averages 0.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. John 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
- 1985-05-03
- Age
- 41
- Nationality
- Canada
- Birthplace
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 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 · Undefeated 22-0 in kickboxing before switching to MMA. Sources describe a tournament circuit (USKBA, WKA, Eastern Canadian) and none of them state whether the bouts were professional or amateur, so the pro/am split is unverified.
Camp
- Fight Ready MMA · Scottsdale, Arizona, US
- Tristar Gym · Montreal, Quebec, Canada Former
- Roufusport · Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US Former
- The MMA Lab · Glendale, Arizona, US 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 ArtistUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where John Makdessi sits in the top 25.
- #2 Most knockdowns in a round, Catchweight2
- #4 Most significant strikes landed, Lightweight1,293
- #6 Most knockdowns in a fight, Catchweight2
- #9 Best significant strike defence, Lightweight68.3%
- #10 Best takedown defence86.3%
- #10 Most total strikes landed, Lightweight1,379
- #13 Most time in the cage, Lightweight3h 58m
- #14 Most decision wins, Lightweight8
- #1 Most knockdowns in a fight, Catchweight2
- #1 Most knockdowns in a round, Catchweight2
- #4 Most significant strikes landed, Lightweight1,293
- #8 Best significant strike defence, Lightweight68.3%
- #10 Best takedown defence86.3%
- #10 Most total strikes landed, Lightweight1,379
- #12 Fastest knockouts, Catchweight4:53
- #12 Most time in the cage, Lightweight3h 58m
Bonus résumé
John Makdessi has won 1 UFC post-fight bonus. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate John Makdessi earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC 293: Adesanya vs Strickland· Sep 10, 2023· Lightweight· 18-9 vs 17-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Gane vs Tuivasa· Sep 3, 2022· Lightweight· 18-8 vs 14-5UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Holland· Apr 10, 2021· Lightweight· 18-7 vs 11-4SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Lee vs Oliveira· Mar 14, 2020· Lightweight· 17-7 vs 25-7UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Jesus PinedoUFCUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Pettis· Mar 23, 2019· Lightweight· 17-6 vs 16-5-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Ross PearsonUFCUFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs Poirier 2· Jul 28, 2018· Lightweight· 16-6 vs 20-15FOTNUDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos· Dec 16, 2017· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 15-8UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 206: Holloway vs Pettis· Dec 10, 2016· Lightweight· 14-6 vs 9-1TKOR1 · 1:40
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Team Joanna vs Team Claudia· Jul 8, 2016· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 10-5SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· Dec 12, 2015· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 8-3SDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 28-6TKOR2 · 4:44
- WINUFCUFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi· Apr 25, 2015· Catchweight· 13-3 vs 9-3TKOR1 · 4:53
- LOSSvs Alan PatrickUFCUFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· Feb 1, 2014· Lightweight· 12-3 vs 12-0UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Renee ForteUFCUFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· Sep 21, 2013· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 8-3TKOR1 · 2:01
- WINUFCUFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz· Mar 16, 2013· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 12-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Sam StoutUFCUFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· Nov 17, 2012· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 18-8-1UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 145: Jones vs Evans· Apr 21, 2012· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 15-6UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 140: Jones vs Machida· Dec 10, 2011· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 50-14-2SUBR1 · 2:58
- WINvs Kyle WatsonUFCUFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· Apr 30, 2011· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 13-7-1TKOR3 · 1:27
- WINvs Pat AudinwoodUFCUFC 124: ST-PIERRE vs KOSCHECK· Dec 11, 2010· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 9-2-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Bendy CasimirMFL 3· Sep 25, 2010· Catchweight· 7-0 vs 20-8-2UD
- WINvs Lindsey HawkesCanadian Fighting Championship· Feb 26, 2010· 6-0 vs 4-5TKO
- WINvs Brandon MacArthurRingside MMA 4· Nov 14, 2009· 5-0 vs 4-11TKOR1 · 5:00
- WINvs Iraj HadinRingside MMA 2· Aug 22, 2009· 4-0 vs 4-3TKOR2 · 4:48
- WINvs TBAQuebec Regional· Feb 27, 2009· 3-0TKO
- WINvs TBAQuebec Regional· Nov 8, 2008· 2-0TKO
- WINvs Todd WestcottQuebec Regional· Sep 13, 2008· 1-0 vs 1-2TKO
- WINBurque Brawl· Jan 9, 2026· 1-0TKOR2 · 1:18
- WINvs Randy DubéTeam Legion· Jul 18, 2008· 1-0 vs 0-1-
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1662▼9
- Peak
- 1745Sep 21, 2013
- Rated fights
- 25
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.