John Makdessi Fight News

UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman main card set with five fights

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 3, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

The UFC 162 card on July 6th now has a set main card with five fights on tap.

UFC lightweight John Makdessi signs new four-fight contract ahead of July showdown with Edson Barboza

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 21, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

UFC lightweight and UFC 162 preliminary card competitor John Makdessi has been rewarded for his current two-fight win-streak in the form of a new four-fight UFC contract.

UFC on FOX 7 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Henderson vs Melendez' fights on Facebook/FX (Pt. 1)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Apr 15, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

UFC on FOX 7 "Prelims" predictions, preview of first four (of eight) under card fights on Facebook/FX: Masvidal vs Means, Romero vs Starks, Bowling vs Njokuani and Dillashaw vs Viana at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., on April 20, 2013.

Morning Report: Kelvin Gastelum derails the Uriah Hall hype train; Women dazzle once again

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 15, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Between the startling rise of Kelvin Gastelum and the fact that Urijah Faber is probably going to get another title shot at some point here soon, this past weekend gave us plenty of storylines. But then the women went and stole the show once again.

John Makdessi vs. Edson Barboza booked for UFC 162 on July 6 in Las Vegas

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 12, 2013 3:05 PM EDT

Edson Barboza is back in action this summer as he locks horns with John Makdessi at the upcoming UFC 162 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for Sat., July 6, 2013, at the MGM Grand Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

John Makdessi vs. Edson Barboza confirmed for UFC 162

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Apr 12, 2013 2:03 PM EDT

A fantastic lightweight fight between two dynamic strikers is set for UFC 162, as Canada's John Makdessi fights Brazil's Edson Barboza.

UFC 158 medical suspensions: Nate Marquardt sidelined for 60 days

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 20, 2013 3:52 PM EDT

Nate Marquardt led the pack, earning a 60-day medical suspension in the wake of UFC 158.

UFC 158 medical suspension and injuries: Longest layoff is 60 days (Nate Marquardt)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Mar 20, 2013 11:33 AM EDT

Nate Marquardt will get benched longer than any other competitor at UFC 158 following his first-round knockout loss to Jake Ellenberger last weekend in Montreal. Full medical suspensions for the "St. Pierre vs. Diaz" pay-per-view (PPV) event inside.

UFC 158 medical suspensions: Nate Marquardt out for 60 days

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Mar 19, 2013 11:40 PM EDT

Following another successful title defense from GSP in Montreal, the Quebec Boxing Commission released the medical suspensions from UFC 158. Marquardt got the longest suspension at 2 months for his TKO loss to Ellenberger.

The Forward Roll: UFC 158 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 19, 2013 12:18 PM EDT

Mike Chiappetta takes a look into the crystal ball to see what might be next for some of the key winners and losers of last Saturday night's event.

Morning Report: Miesha Tate wouldn't fight Fallon Fox; Fedor Emelianenko to end retirement only 'if God tells me to'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 19, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Nick Diaz has a run-in with the law, Miesha Tate says she'd never fight Fallon Fox, and Fedor Emelianenko explains what it'd take to coax him out of retirement on today's edition of the Morning Report.

UFC 158 results recap: John Makdessi vs. Daron Cruickshank

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Mar 17, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

Makdessi picked up his second consecutive win with a UD over Cruickshank.

UFC 158 Results: Sunday Perspective

by T.P. Grant from Bloody Elbow on Mar 17, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Georgs St. Pierre pitched a shutout against Nick Diaz, winning all five rounds in resounding fashion. Johny Hendricks likely punched his ticket to a title shot, and there was a lot of action on the undercard. Join the discussion

UFC 158 St. Pierre vs Diaz results and post-fight analysis

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Mar 17, 2013 1:17 AM EDT

A look back at the action from UFC 158, including Georges St. Pierre's dominant victory over Nick Diaz.

UFC 158: Georges St. Pierre vs Nick Diaz fight results for 'Prelims' on Facebook/FX

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Mar 16, 2013 10:04 PM EDT

UFC 158 results recap online of "St. Pierre vs. Diaz" under card "Prelims" mixed martial arts (MMA) matches, which featured eight fights on FX and Facebook from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, on March 16, 2013. List of winners, losers and more.

UFC 158 results: John Makdessi takes decision over Daron Cruickshank

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 16, 2013 8:34 PM EDT

The first televised fight of UFC 148 was a good lightweight striking battle, and it was John Makdessi who came out on top over Daron Cruickshank by unanimous decision.

UFC 158 Undercard Live Blog: Cote vs. Voelker, Miller vs. Mein, More

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 16, 2013 6:30 PM EDT

Keep up with the UFC 158 undercard live blog for the early action from UFC 158 in Montreal.

UFC 158: St. Pierre vs Diaz - Live results and play-by-play for Facebook and FX prelims

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Mar 16, 2013 2:13 PM EDT

Live results and thoughts for the prelim undercard of UFC 158. The night's main event sees Georges St. Pierre defend his UFC welterweight title against Nick Diaz.

UFC 158 fight card primer: Daron Cruickshank vs. John Makdessi

by Mookie Alexander from Bloody Elbow on Mar 16, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

Bloody Elbow previews all 12 fights from Montreal tonight for UFC 158, including a lightweight preliminary card bout between Daron Cruickshank and John Makdessi.

UFC 158 fight card: Predictions, preview, and a complete guide to 'St. Pierre vs. Diaz' in Montreal

by Geno Mrosko from MMAmania.com on Mar 16, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

UFC 158: "St. Pierre vs. Diaz" is all set to pop off tonight (Sat., March 16, 2013) from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and we've got a complete guide to the show with links to all the major storylines right here.

Nickname The Bull	Birthdate 5/3/1985
Height / Weight 5'8" - 155	Place of Birth Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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