John “The Bull” Makdessi is a 37 year old Male fighter from Canada with a 18-7-0 pro MMA record. Makdessi is scheduled to fight Nasrat Haqparast at UFC Fight Night on Saturday September 3, 2022 in a Lightweight bout.
John Makdessi has 18 wins with a 50% finish rate, including 9 by knockout, 9 by decision.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 17-7-0 | Ignacio Bahamondes |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ABC 2 | 2021-04-10 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Loss | 17-6-0 | Francisco Trinaldo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 28 | 2020-03-14 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-6-0 | Jesus Pinedo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on ESPN+ 6 | 2019-03-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-6-0 | Ross Pearson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 30 | 2018-07-28 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-6-0 | Abel Trujillo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 26 | 2017-12-16 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 14-5-0 | Lando Vannata |
KO/TKO
R1 1:40
|
UFC 206 | 2016-12-10 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-5-0 | Mehdi Baghdad |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 90 | 2016-07-07 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 13-4-0 | Yancy Medeiros |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 194 | 2015-12-12 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 13-3-0 | Donald Cerrone |
KO/TKO
R2 4:44
|
UFC 187 | 2015-05-23 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-3-0 | Shane Campbell |
KO/TKO
R1 4:53
|
UFC 186 | 2015-04-25 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Loss | 12-2-0 | Alan Patrick |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 169 | 2014-02-01 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-2-0 | Renee Forte |
KO/TKO
R1 2:01
|
UFC 165 | 2013-09-21 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-2-0 | Daron Cruickshank |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 158 | 2013-03-16 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 9-2-0 | Sam Stout |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 154 | 2012-11-17 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 9-1-0 | Anthony Njokuani |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 145 | 2012-04-21 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 9-0-0 | Dennis Hallman |
SUB
R1 2:58
|
UFC 140 | 2011-12-10 | Catchweight | UFC |
| Win | 8-0-0 | Kyle Watson |
KO/TKO
R3 1:27
|
UFC 129 | 2011-04-30 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 7-0-0 | Pat Audinwood |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 124 | 2010-12-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 6-0-0 | Bendy Casimir |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
MFL 3 | 2010-09-25 | Catchweight | |
| Win | 5-0-0 | Lindsey Hawkes |
KO/TKO
R2 4:59
|
Regional circuit | 2010-02-26 | CFC | |
| Win | 4-0-0 | Brandon MacArthur |
KO/TKO
R1 5:00
|
Ringside MMA 4 | 2009-11-14 | RS | |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Iraj Hadin |
KO/TKO
R2 4:48
|
Ringside MMA 2 | 2009-08-22 | RS | |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Amir Uddin |
KO/TKO
R2 3:06
|
Regional circuit | 2009-02-27 | ||
| Win | 1-0-0 | Dan Dechaine |
KO/TKO
R1 1:48
|
Regional circuit | 2008-11-08 | ||
| Win | 0-0-0 | Todd Westcott |
KO/TKO
R1 3:06
|
Regional circuit | 2008-09-13 |
Makdessi made his professional debut against Todd Westcott on September 13, 2008, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Todd Westcott who carried a 1-1-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
John Makdessi beat Todd Westcott by KO/TKO at 3:06 of Round 1.
Makdessi made his debut in the UFC against Pat Audinwood on December 11, 2010, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 124: St. Pierre vs. Koscheck 2 having compiled a 7-0-0 professional MMA record.
John Makdessi beat Pat Audinwood by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Since his debut, Makdessi has gone on to fight a total of 18 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 11-7-0.
Makdessi's last win came against Ignacio Bahamondes at UFC on ABC 2 on Saturday April 10, 2021. John Makdessi beat Ignacio Bahamondes by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Makdessi is scheduled to fight Nasrat Haqparast at UFC Fight Night on Saturday September 3, 2022.
Makdessi's last loss came against Francisco Trinaldo at UFC on ESPN+ 28 on Saturday March 14, 2020. John Makdessi lost to Francisco Trinaldo by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Makdessi has fought 18 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 11-7-0.
Makdessi has knocked out 9 opponents.
Makdessi has no submissions on his pro MMA record.
Makdessi has been knocked out 2 times.
Makdessi has been submitted 1 times.
