MMA StatBook

John Makdessi

“The Bull”

LightweightCanada2-fight losing streak

18Wins
9Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLWLW

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Profile

Age
41 (born May 3, 1985)
Born in
Halifax
Height
5' 8"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
68"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
11-9

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC11

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Decision 8

Losses in the UFC9

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 6

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
5.52 top 9%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.15
Striking accuracy50%Better than 80% of lightweights
Strike defense68%Better than 98% of lightweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.0 top 97%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.0
Takedown accuracy0%Better than 2% of lightweights
Takedown defense86%Better than 92% of lightweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Makdessi last fought on September 9, 2023 (Loss vs Jamie Mullarkey). Makdessi has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About John Makdessi

John Makdessi "The Bull" is a lightweight mixed martial artist, born in Halifax, Canada, on May 3, 1985. Makdessi stands 5' 8", has a 68" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Makdessi turned professional in 2008, debuting with XMMA. A 7-0 record outside the UFC came first. Makdessi made a UFC debut at UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2 in December 2010 and beat Pat Audinwood by decision. In the UFC, Makdessi is 11-9 across 20 fights.

Makdessi usually wins on the scorecards: 8 of 11 UFC wins went to a decision. By the numbers, Makdessi avoids strikes better than 98% of lightweights and defends takedowns better than 92% of lightweights. Makdessi ranks #1 in UFC history for most spinning back fist knockouts.

Makdessi's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland in September 2023, where Makdessi lost to Jamie Mullarkey.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Jamie Mullarkey

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland

    Sep 9, 2023

    83Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Nasrat Haqparast

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa

    Sep 3, 2022

    73Str 0TD 0KD
  3. W

    Ignacio Bahamondes

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland

    Apr 10, 2021

    124Str 0TD 0KD
  4. L

    Francisco Trinaldo

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira

    Mar 14, 2020

    67Str 0TD 0KD
  5. W

    Jesus Pinedo

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis

    Mar 23, 2019

    73Str 0TD 0KD
  6. W

    Ross Pearson

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2

    Jul 28, 2018

    131Str 0TD 0KD
  7. W

    Abel Trujillo

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos Anjos

    Dec 16, 2017

    47Str 0TD 1KD
  8. L

    Lando Vannata

    KO/TKO · Kick to Head At DistanceWheel Kick · R1 1:40

    UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis

    Dec 10, 2016

    11Str 0TD 0KD
  9. W

    Mehdi Baghdad

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez

    Jul 7, 2016

    84Str 0TD 0KD
  10. L

    Yancy Medeiros

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor

    Dec 12, 2015

    114Str 0TD 0KD
  11. L

    Donald Cerrone

    KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R2 4:44

    UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier

    May 23, 2015

    72Str 0TD 0KD
  12. W

    Shane Campbell

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 4:53

    UFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi

    Apr 25, 2015

    47Str 0TD 2KD
  13. L

    Alan Patrick

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2

    Feb 1, 2014

    61Str 0TD 0KD
  14. W

    Renee Forte

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R1 2:01

    UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson

    Sep 21, 2013

    20Str 0TD 1KD
  15. W

    Daron Cruickshank

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz

    Mar 16, 2013

    86Str 0TD 0KD
  16. W

    Sam Stout

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit

    Nov 17, 2012

    84Str 0TD 0KD
  17. L

    Anthony Njokuani

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 145: Jones vs Evans

    Apr 21, 2012

    39Str 0TD 0KD
  18. L

    Dennis Hallman

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 2:58

    UFC 140: Jones vs Machida

    Dec 10, 2011

    0Str 0TD 0KD
  19. W

    Kyle Watson

    KO/TKO · Spinning Back Fist Head · R3 1:27

    UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields

    Apr 30, 2011

    50Str 0TD 1KD
  20. W

    Pat Audinwood

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2

    Dec 11, 2010

    74Str 0TD 1KD

Full MMA career

John Makdessi is 18-9 across 27 professional fights in 5 promotions, since a pro debut on September 13, 2008 (XMMA). 7 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins18

  • KO/TKO 9
  • Decision 9

Pro losses9

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 6
Finish rate
50% of wins
Longest win streak
9
Current streak
2 losses

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC11-92010
XMMA3-02008
Ringside MMA2-02009
Canadian Fighting Championship1-02010
Mixed Fight League1-02010

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Jamie Mullarkey Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 293 Sep 9, 2023
L Nasrat Haqparast Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa Sep 3, 2022
W Ignacio Bahamondes Decision (split), R3 UFC on ABC: Vettori vs. Holland Apr 10, 2021
L Francisco Trinaldo Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira Mar 14, 2020
W Jesus Pinedo Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis Mar 23, 2019
W Ross Pearson Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 Jul 28, 2018
W Abel Trujillo Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. dos Anjos Dec 16, 2017
L Lando Vannata KO (wheel kick), R1 UFC 206 Dec 10, 2016
W Mehdi Baghdad Decision (split), R3 UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez Jul 7, 2016
L Yancy Medeiros Decision (split), R3 UFC 194 Dec 12, 2015
L Donald Cerrone TKO (head kick), R2 UFC 187 May 23, 2015
W Shane Campbell TKO (punches), R1 UFC 186 Apr 25, 2015
L Alan Patrick Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 169 Feb 1, 2014
W Renée Forte KO (punches), R1 UFC 165 Sep 21, 2013
W Daron Cruickshank Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 158 Mar 16, 2013
W Sam Stout Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 154 Nov 17, 2012
L Anthony Njokuani Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 145 Apr 21, 2012
L Dennis Hallman Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 UFC 140 Dec 10, 2011
W Kyle Watson KO (spinning back fist), R3 UFC 129 Apr 30, 2011
W Pat Audinwood Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 124 Dec 11, 2010
W Bendy Casimir Decision (unanimous), R3 Mixed Fight League 3 Sep 25, 2010
W Lindsey Hawkes TKO (punches), R2 Canadian Fighting Championship 4 Feb 26, 2010
W Brandon McArthur TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 Ringside MMA: Rivalry Nov 14, 2009
W Iraj Hadin TKO (punches), R2 Ringside MMA: Rage Fighting Aug 22, 2009
W Amir Uddin TKO (punches), R2 XMMA 7: Inferno Feb 27, 2009
W Dan Dechaine TKO (punches), R1 XMMA 6: House of Pain Nov 8, 2008
W Todd Westcott TKO (punches), R1 XMMA 5: It's Crow Time Sep 13, 2008

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is John Makdessi's record?

John Makdessi's professional MMA record is 18 wins, 9 losses and 0 draws.

How old is John Makdessi?

John Makdessi is 41 years old, born on May 3, 1985.

How tall is John Makdessi and what is their reach?

John Makdessi stands 5' 8" with a 68" reach.

Who did John Makdessi fight last?

John Makdessi lost to Jamie Mullarkey by Decision - Unanimous at UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland on Sep 9, 2023.