John “The Bull” Makdessi is a 37 year old Male fighter from Canada with a 18-8-0 pro MMA record. Makdessi most recently fought Nasrat Haqparast at UFC Fight Night on Saturday September 3, 2022. John Makdessi lost to Nasrat Haqparast by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3 in the Lightweight division.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 18-7-0 | Nasrat Haqparast |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night | 2022-09-03 | Lightweight | UFC |
| 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 19 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 11-8-0.
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 not currently booked for any fights.
Makdessi's last loss came against Nasrat Haqparast at UFC Fight Night on Saturday September 3, 2022. John Makdessi lost to Nasrat Haqparast by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Makdessi has fought 19 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 11-8-0.
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.
