Fighter

John Makdessi

"The Bull"

18-9-0★ 1bonus Canada

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Amateur MMA 1-0Boxing 1-0

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John Makdessi holds a professional MMA record of 18-9-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 27 bouts on record. 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 9, 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

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 3% in division

Sniper

98 · top 1% in division

Iron Chin

96 · top 1% in division

Punch power86

Kick power98

Punch speed98

Kick speed98

Accuracy98

Takedowns54

Ground striking49

Submissions46

Chin96

Body strength96

Cardio97

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 18-9-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed5.52per min

49% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.15per min

68% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

0% success

Takedowns stuffed86%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Bonus résumé

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

★ FOTN ×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 our model's estimate of what John Makdessi earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Jamie Mullarkey
UFCUFC 293: Adesanya vs Strickland· Sep 9, 2023· Lightweight· 18-8 vs 16-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Nasrat Haqparast
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gane vs Tuivasa· Sep 3, 2022· Lightweight· 18-7 vs 13-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ignacio Bahamondes
UFCUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs Holland· Apr 10, 2021· Lightweight· 17-7 vs 11-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Francisco Trinaldo
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lee vs Oliveira· Mar 14, 2020· Lightweight· 17-6 vs 24-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jesus Pinedo
UFCUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Pettis· Mar 24, 2019· Lightweight· 16-6 vs 16-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ross Pearson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs Poirier 2· Jul 28, 2018· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 20-14
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Abel Trujillo
UFCUFC Fight Night: Lawler vs Dos Anjos· Dec 17, 2017· Lightweight· 14-6 vs 15-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Lando Vannata
UFCUFC 206: Holloway vs Pettis· Dec 11, 2016· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 8-1
TKO
R1 · 1:40
WIN
vs Mehdi Baghdad
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Alvarez· Jul 7, 2016· Lightweight· 13-5 vs 10-4
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Yancy Medeiros
UFCUFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· Dec 12, 2015· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 7-3
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Donald Cerrone
UFCUFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· May 23, 2015· Lightweight· 13-3 vs 27-6
TKO
R2 · 4:44
WIN
vs Shane Campbell
UFCUFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi· Apr 25, 2015· Catchweight· 12-3 vs 9-2
TKO
R1 · 4:53
LOSS
vs Alan Patrick
UFCUFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· Feb 1, 2014· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 11-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Renee Forte
UFCUFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· Sep 21, 2013· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 8-2
TKO
R1 · 2:01
WIN
vs Daron Cruickshank
UFCUFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz· Mar 16, 2013· Lightweight· 10-2 vs 12-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sam Stout
UFCUFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· Nov 17, 2012· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 18-7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Anthony Njokuani
UFCUFC 145: Jones vs Evans· Apr 21, 2012· Lightweight· 9-1 vs 14-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Dennis Hallman
UFCUFC 140: Jones vs Machida· Dec 10, 2011· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 49-14-2
SUB
R1 · 2:58
WIN
vs Kyle Watson
UFCUFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· Apr 30, 2011· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 13-6-1
TKO
R3 · 1:27
WIN
vs Pat Audinwood
UFCUFC 124: ST-PIERRE vs KOSCHECK· Dec 12, 2010· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 9-1-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Bendy Casimir
MFL 3· Sep 25, 2010· Catchweight· 6-0 vs 20-7-2
UD
WIN
vs Lindsey Hawkes
Canadian Fighting Championship· Feb 26, 2010· 5-0 vs 4-4
TKO
WIN
vs Brandon MacArthur
Ringside MMA 4· Nov 14, 2009· 4-0 vs 4-10
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Iraj Hadin
Ringside MMA 2· Aug 22, 2009· 3-0 vs 4-2
TKO
R2 · 4:48
WIN
vs TBA
Quebec Regional· Feb 27, 2009· 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs TBA
Quebec Regional· Nov 8, 2008· 1-0
TKO
WIN
vs Todd Westcott
Quebec Regional· Sep 13, 2008· 0-0 vs 1-1
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1664▼9
Peak: 1748Sep 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 Saturday, September 9, 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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