John Makdessi, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 18 wins, 9 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the Lightweight division with a weight of 155 lbs., he stands at 5' 8' tall with a reach of 68'. In terms of fighting style, Makdessi demonstrates an aggressive approach, averaging 5.52 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career. His striking accuracy is commendable at 49%, while he absorbs an average of 4.15 strikes per minute. Makdessi's defense is robust, with a strike defense rate of 68%. He has yet to record any takedowns or submission attempts in his UFC career. Throughout his career, Makdessi has achieved notable victories, including a decisive win against Abel Trujillo, whose ELO rating was 1050 at the time of their matchup. In recent years, he competed in five fights, with a victory over Jesus Pinedo via unanimous decision in March 2019. However, his subsequent bouts have resulted in losses against Francisco Trinaldo, Ignacio Bahamondes, Nasrat Haqparast, and most recently, Jamie Mullarkey – all decisions rendered by the judges. His last fight took place on September 9, 2023.