John Makdessi

John Makdessi was born on May 3, 1985, in Halifax, Canada. John “The Bull” Makdessi was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 38 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the lightweight division. He made his Octagon debut 4,884 days ago, on December 12, 2010. Makdessi trains at Tristar Gym.

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As of April 2024, John Makdessi’s pro record is 18-9-0, with 9 of those wins coming by knockout, 0 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Makdessi has fought in over 27 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 7 months ago against Jamie Mullarkey at UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland. The fight was on Saturday, September 9, 2023. John Makdessi by Decision (Unanimous) in round 3 at 5:00.

Fun fact: On the day John was born, "We Are the World" by USA for Africa was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more fun John Makdessi birthday facts.

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Career & History

In his most recent battle at UFC 293 on September 9, 2023, John Makdessi faced Jamie Mullarkey and after a tough three rounds, the judges awarded Mullarkey the victory. Before this, on September 3, 2022, at a UFC Fight Night, Makdessi fought hard but Nasrat Haqparast was given the nod by the judges, winning by unanimous decision.

Makdessi found success at UFC on ABC on April 10, 2021, where he emerged victorious in a close fight against Ignacio Bahamondes, winning by split decision. However, the win was preceded by a loss on March 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night, where Francisco Trinaldo won against Makdessi after three rounds.

Going back to March 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night, Makdessi outlasted Jesus Pinedo to win by unanimous decision after three rounds. He continued his winning streak defeating Ross Pearson at UFC on FOX on July 28, 2018, and securing another unanimous decision win over Abel Trujillo on December 16, 2017.

Earlier in his career, Makdessi experienced a mix of victories and defeats. He suffered a knockout by Lando Vannata at UFC 206 on December 10, 2016, but bounced back with a split decision win over Mehdi Baghdad at a UFC Fight Night on July 7, 2016. His journey through the UFC has seen him face a wide range of opponents, showcasing his resilience and determination in the octagon.

John Makdessi height and weight

John Makdessi’s height is 5' 8" (1.73 m). He fights in the lightweight division. Fighters who fight in the lightweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

John Makdessi net worth

John Makdessi’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many popular fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list John Makdessi’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

Did you know: In 2001, the UFC was purchased by Zuffa for $2 million, In 2016, it was resold for $4.2 billion to Endeavor (then WME–IMG).

How old is John Makdessi?

John Makdessi’s age is 38 years old. He was born on Friday, May 3, 1985. John is turning 39 years old in .

Where is John Makdessi from?

John Makdessi was born in Halifax, Canada.

What is John Makdessi’s reach?

John Makdessi’s reach is 68″ and leg reach is 38.5″.

Where does John Makdessi rain?

John Makdessi trains at Tristar Gym.

Who is John Makdessi dating now?

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John Makdessi facts

1. John Makdessi’s birth sign is Taurus.
2. He was born in the Year of the Ox.
3. John’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. John Makdessi was born in Millennials Generation (1985).
6. Makdessi’s life path number is 4.
7. His ruling planet is Venus.
8. John Makdessi’s birth flower is Lily of the valley.
9. His birthstone is Emerald.
10. Makdessi has been alive for 14,238 days or 341,715 hours.

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