John “The Natural” Alessio's Professional MMA debut
Alessio made his professional debut against Derek McClinton on May 17, 1998, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Derek McClinton who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
John Alessio beat Derek McClinton by at 1:44 of Round 1.
John “The Natural” Alessio's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Alessio made his debut in the UFC against Pat Miletich on June 9, 2000, fighting on the co-main event of UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams having compiled a 7-3-0 professional MMA record.
John Alessio lost to Pat Miletich by Submission at 1:43 of Round 2.
Since his debut, Alessio has gone on to fight a total of 5 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 0-5-0.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Lightweight Championship loss to Pat Miletich
Alessio lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to Pat Miletich on June 9, 2000 at UFC 26: Ultimate Field of Dreams.
John Alessio lost to Pat Miletich by Submission at 1:43 of Round 2.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Alessio took his next fight at IS on November 14, 2000, fighting against Joe Doerksen on the main event of Superbrawl 19: Extreme Showdown.
John Alessio lost to Joe Doerksen by Submission at 3:48 of Round 2.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 13 fights outside of the promotion, Alessio returned to the UFC on May 27, 2006, fighting against Diego Sanchez on the main card of UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 17-7-0
John Alessio lost to Diego Sanchez by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Alessio returned to the UFC on October 10, 2006, fighting against Thiago Alves on the preliminary card of UFC The Final Chapter: Ortiz vs Shamrock 3.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 18-8-0
John Alessio lost to Thiago Alves by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 21 fights outside of the promotion, Alessio returned to the UFC on April 21, 2012, fighting against Mark Bocek on the main card of UFC 145: Jones vs. Evans.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 34-14-0
John Alessio lost to Mark Bocek by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
When was John Alessio's last win?
Alessio's last win came against Eric Wisely at Bellator 119 on Friday May 9, 2014. John Alessio beat Eric Wisely by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.