John Makdessi
Loss
Unanimous decisionUFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland
- Pro record 18-9-0
- UFC record 11-9-0
- Outside the UFC 7-0-0
- 2 UFC losses in a row
Fighter Details
UFC statistics
UFC round data: 20 bouts · through 2023-09-09
UFC Record Breakdown
Performance Breakdown
Heuristic ratings
Heuristic scores · 0–100
20 UFC bouts · 97 division peers
Data through 2023-09-09
15 bouts reaching round 3
Data through 2023-09-09
How these scores are calculated
Fight IQ = 40% striking-accuracy percentile + 30% striking-defense percentile + 30% takedown-defense percentile within the division.
Requires 3 UFC bouts, 15 measured minutes, at least 10 division peers, 100 strike attempts, 100 opponent strike attempts and 10 opponent takedown attempts.
Cardio = 100 × the median late/early significant-strike attempt rate ratio, capped at 100. Compare rounds 3+ with rounds 1–2 within each bout. Requires 3 eligible bouts with at least 60 late-round seconds each. 100 means maintained or higher late pace.
Fight IQ summarizes accuracy and defense; cardio summarizes retained pace. Style, opponents and grappling affect both. These scores do not measure intelligence, physical fitness or win probability.
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What is John Makdessi's professional MMA record?
John Makdessi has a professional MMA record of 18-9-0 (wins-losses-draws).
What is John Makdessi's UFC record?
John Makdessi's UFC record is 11-9-0 (wins-losses-draws), and 7-0-0 in professional fights outside the UFC.
Who does John Makdessi fight next?
John Makdessi does not have a fight currently scheduled.
How old is John Makdessi?
John Makdessi is 41 years old, born May 3, 1985.
How tall is John Makdessi?
John Makdessi stands 173 cm (5'8") tall, with a 173 cm (68") reach.
Where is John Makdessi from?
John Makdessi is from Canada.
What is John Makdessi's nickname?
John Makdessi is known as "The Bull".
When was John Makdessi's last fight?
John Makdessi last fought on September 9, 2023 at UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland, losing to Jamie Mullarkey by unanimous decision.
What were the scorecards for John Makdessi vs Jamie Mullarkey?
John Makdessi lost to Jamie Mullarkey by unanimous decision at UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland on September 9, 2023. All three judges (Mark Christie, Eric Colon, David Lethaby) scored the fight 29-28 in Jamie Mullarkey's favor.
What were the scorecards for John Makdessi vs Nasrat Haqparast?
John Makdessi lost to Nasrat Haqparast by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa on September 3, 2022. The official scorecards were Derek Cleary 30-27, Howard Hughes 30-27, Mark Collett 29-28 (winner's score first).
John Makdessi scouting report
John Makdessi (Canada), a lightweight, went 18-9 as a pro and 11-9 in the UFC (7-0 outside it). He debuted at UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2 on December 11, 2010; three of his 11 UFC wins came by KO/TKO and eight by decision; he lost his last two UFC bouts. His reach of 68 inches is 3.6 inches shorter than the lightweight average (71.6 inches). Last fight: unanimous-decision loss to Jamie Mullarkey, then 4-4 in the UFC, on September 9, 2023 (UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland).
Built from AgentMMA's UFC database (as of November 7, 2026); not AI-written.
John Makdessi vs the lightweight average
Computed by AgentMMA from the round-by-round stats of 20 UFC bouts (4:02:43 of fight time).
| Stat | Makdessi | Division average | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Significant strikes landed per minute | 5.51,340 in 4:02:43 | 4.4 | 80 |
| Significant strike accuracy | 49.8%1,340 of 2,690 landed | 47.5% | 62 |
| Significant strikes absorbed per minute | 4.21,008 in 4:02:43 | 4.3 | 46 |
| Significant strike defense | 68%2,146 of 3,154 avoided | 52.7% | 100 |
| Takedowns per 15 minutes | 00 in 4:02:43 | 1.6 | 5 |
| Takedown accuracy | 0%0 of 4 landed | 36.1% | —† |
| Takedown defense | 86.3%44 of 51 stopped | 63.9% | 92 |
| Submission attempts per 15 minutes | 00 in 4:02:43 | 0.5 | 14 |
| Knockdowns per 15 minutes | 0.46 in 4:02:43 | 0.4 | 54 |
| Control time | 1.6%3:49 of 4:02:43 | 19.4% | 2 |
| Average fight time | 12:0820 bouts | 10:20 | 80 |
| Height | 173 cm68″ | 178 cm70″ | |
| Reach | 173 cm68″ | 182 cm71.6″ |
- Division average and percentile: 97 active lightweight fighters with a UFC bout in the last 3 years, at least 3 UFC bouts and 15 minutes of UFC fight time.
- Percentile: the share of those fighters whose value is lower (ties count half). For every stat, a higher percentile means a higher number.
- †No percentile: fewer than 50 significant-strike or 10 takedown attempts behind this rate.
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UFC fight record
UFC record: 11-9
Every UFC bout, newest first. Open a bout for the full result, judges' scorecards and round-by-round stats.
- ResultMatchupMethodEventDate
- LUFC record after this bout: 11-9-0Pro record now: 18-9-0UFC record entering: 4-4-0DECUFC 293: Adesanya vs. StricklandSep 9, 2023Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 11-8-0Pro record now: 18-7-0UFC record entering: 5-4-0DECUFC Fight Night: Gane vs. TuivasaSep 3, 2022Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 11-7-0Pro record now: 18-7-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. HollandApr 10, 2021Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 10-7-0Pro record now: 28-9-0UFC record entering: 14-6-0DECUFC Fight Night: Lee vs. OliveiraMar 14, 2020Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 10-6-0Pro record now: 16-5-1UFC record entering: 1-0-0DECUFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. PettisMar 23, 2019Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 9-6-0Pro record now: 20-16-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 12-11-0 (1 NC)DECUFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2Jul 28, 2018Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 8-6-0Pro record now: 15-8-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 6-3-0 (1 NC)DECUFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos AnjosDec 16, 2017Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 7-6-0Pro record now: 12-8-2UFC record entering: 0-1-0KO/TKOR1 1:40UFC 206: Holloway vs. PettisDec 10, 2016Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 7-5-0Pro record now: 11-5-0UFC record entering: 0-1-0DECUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. AlvarezJul 7, 2016Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 6-5-0Pro record now: 15-8-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-3-0 (1 NC)DECUFC 194: Aldo vs McGregorDec 12, 2015Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 6-4-0Pro record now: 36-17-0 (2 NC)UFC record entering: 14-3-0KO/TKOR2 4:44UFC 187: Johnson vs CormierMay 23, 2015Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 6-3-0Pro record now: 14-6-0UFC record entering: 0-0-0KO/TKOR1 4:53UFC 186: Johnson vs HoriguchiApr 25, 2015Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 5-3-0Pro record now: 15-4-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 1-0-0DECUFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2Feb 1, 2014Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 5-2-0Pro record now: 8-4-0UFC record entering: 1-1-0KO/TKOR1 2:01UFC 165: Jones vs GustafssonSep 21, 2013Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 4-2-0Pro record now: 18-10-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 2-0-0DECUFC 158: St-Pierre vs DiazMar 16, 2013Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 3-2-0Pro record now: 20-12-1UFC record entering: 7-6-0DECUFC 154: St-Pierre vs ConditNov 17, 2012Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-2-0Pro record now: 16-12-0 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 1-2-0DECUFC 145: Jones vs EvansApr 21, 2012Result & stats
- LUFC record after this bout: 2-1-0Pro record now: 53-20-2 (1 NC)UFC record entering: 3-5-0SUBR1 2:58UFC 140: Jones vs MachidaDec 10, 2011Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 2-0-0Pro record now: 13-8-1UFC record entering: 1-0-0KO/TKOR3 1:27UFC 129: St-Pierre vs ShieldsApr 30, 2011Result & stats
- WUFC record after this bout: 1-0-0Pro record now: 11-2-1UFC record entering: 0-1-0DECUFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2Dec 11, 2010Result & stats
