LightweightACTIVE
John Makdessi
18-9
Age
38
Height
5'8"
Weight
1545 lbs
Reach
68"
Avg Fight Time
12:08
Gym
Fight Ready - Scottsdale, AZ
Wins By
9 KO · 0 Sub · 9 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 9
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
50%
Bonuses
—
Style
Striker
Location
Halifax, Canada
Fight History
WIN
MB
vs Mehdi Baghdad
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
NH
vs Nasrat Haqparast
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
IB
vs Ignacio Bahamondes
UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
FT
vs Francisco Trinaldo
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JP
vs Jesus Pinedo
UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RP
vs Ross Pearson
UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AT
vs Abel Trujillo
UFC Fight Night: Lawler vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JM
vs Jamie Mullarkey
UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland· 2023-09-09
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
LV
vs Lando Vannata
UFC 206: Holloway vs. Pettis· 2016-12-10
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick
R1 1:40
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick·R1 1:40
LOSS
YM
vs Yancy Medeiros
UFC 194: Aldo vs McGregor· 2015-12-12
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
DC
vs Donald Cerrone
UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier· 2015-05-23
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R2 4:44
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R2 4:44
WIN
SC
vs Shane Campbell
UFC 186: Johnson vs Horiguchi· 2015-04-25
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 4:53
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:53
LOSS
AP
vs Alan Patrick
UFC 169: Barao vs Faber 2· 2014-02-01
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RF
vs Renee Forte
UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· 2013-09-21
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 2:01
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 2:01
WIN
DC
vs Daron Cruickshank
UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz· 2013-03-16
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SS
vs Sam Stout
UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· 2012-11-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AN
vs Anthony Njokuani
UFC 145: Jones vs Evans· 2012-04-21
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
DH
vs Dennis Hallman
UFC 140: Jones vs Machida· 2011-12-10
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 2:58
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 2:58
WIN
KW
vs Kyle Watson
UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· 2011-04-30
KO/TKO
Spinning Back Fist Head
R3 1:27
KO/TKOSpinning Back Fist Head·R3 1:27
WIN
PA
vs Pat Audinwood
UFC 124: St-Pierre vs Koscheck 2· 2010-12-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.5/min
Grappling
0.00 TD
Defense
68%
⚖️John adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
12 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Leg Kicks
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
92%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
83%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
83%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Spinning
67%
Counters
50%
⭐Other
Knees
42%
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (92%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (175%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 375% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
100% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#11
33% of KOs
Punch to Head In Clinch
#21
33% of KOs
Spinning Back Fist Head
#31
33% of KOs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 100% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (68%) and Strikes/Min (5.5).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (0/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (68%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 86% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (157% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
50%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
68%
Elite
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
50% acc93%
Clinch
53% acc5%
Ground
35% acc2%
Striking Differential+1.37/min
5.52 landed/min4.15 absorbed/min
5.52
Landed/Min
4.15
Absorbed/Min
0.37
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1340
Sig. Strikes Attempted2690
Key Insights
John is a distance-first striker, with 93% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (25%).
Favorable output (1.3:1).
Strong defense at 68%.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 93% of output at range with 50% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
0%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
86%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
0%
Landed
0
Defended
4
Total
4
0.00
TD / 15min
0.00
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
4
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
0
Landed
4
Attempted
0%
Accuracy
Key Insights
Elite TD defense (86%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,340
2.33
Ratio
Absorbed
576
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
6/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
28.7
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.6
Standing %
99%
R3 vs R1 Output
157%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (2.33x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (28.7) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 157% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 20 fights
R1 Control
0:05
R2 Control
--
R3 Control
0:08
R1 to Final
+54%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+10.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+10.9pp
Body
-2.8pp
Leg
-8.2pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-5.6pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2829
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights