John Makdessi
John Makdessi replicated crowd booing in training for UFC 293 return vs. Australia’s Jamie Mullarkey
John Makdessi is ready to fight in enemy territory and not just physically. The UFC lightweight veteran returns to the octagon on Sept. 9, when he takes on Jamie Mullarkey at UFC 293 in Mullarkey’s home country of Australia. Makdessi (18-8 MMA, 11-8 UFC) can bank on not having...
UFC Paris winner Nasrat Haqparast downplays pre-fight beef with John Makdessi: ‘It was nothing personal’
" PARIS – Whatever beef there might’ve been between Nasrat Haqparast and John Makdessi heading into UFC Fight Night 209, Haqparast considers it squashed after his unanimous decision win in their lightweight bout Saturday at Accor Arena. “Honestly, it was just like, we trained together seven years ago in 2015...
UFC on ESPN+ 28 pre-event facts: Demian Maia can tie all-time wins record
The UFC travels to Brazil for the 37th time in company history on Saturday with UFC on ESPN+ 28. It’s the third stop in Brasilia, as the event takes place at Ginasio Nilson Nelson with a 12-fight lineup set to stream on ESPN+. A pair of surging lightweight contenders...
Francisco Trinaldo vs. John Makdessi added to UFC Brasilia
Francisco Trinaldo will not have to leave his home country for his next UFC bout. The lightweight veteran has been booked to take on John Makdessi at UFC on ESPN+ 28 on March 14 in Brasilia, Brazil. The news was announced by the promotion Tuesday. Related Francisco Trinaldo calls out...
After he fights a friend at UFC 241, Devonte Smith guarantees bout with rival John Makdessi
ANAHEIM, Calif. — UFC 241 presents a handful of new experiences for UFC lightweight Devonte Smith. It’s Smith’s first featured preliminary-card bout on ESPN. It’s the first time he’s had an opponent switch heading into a UFC bout. But most prominently for “King Kage,” it’s the first time he’s...
Nasrat Haqparast blasts John Makdessi, says ‘destiny will put us together’
After being forced to withdraw from a planned March meeting with John Makdessi, Nasrat Haqparast is making it clear he hasn’t forgotten about “The Bull.” Haqparast (10-2 MMA, 2-1 UFC) recently took to social media to tease fight news with another opponent, claiming Makdessi (17-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) is...
UFC Nashville results: John Makdessi outpoints Jesus Pinedo in uninspiring affair
Gallery John Makdessi def. Jesus Pinedo at UFC Nashville: Best photos John Makdessi took a clinical approach to his bout with Jesus Pinedo, which lacked fireworks but left a clear winner. The lightweight bout was part of the main card of today’s UFC on ESPN+ 6 event at Bridgestone...
Watch MMAjunkie Radio here (8 p.m. ET) with Miesha Tate, Gregor Gillespie, John Makdessi
MMAjunkie Radio kicks off tonight at 8 p.m. ET with guests Miesha Tate, Gregor Gillespie and John Makdessi. Former UFC women’s bantamweight champion Tate, now an exec for ONE Championship, will co-host the first hour of the show in the studio. Gillespie is getting ready to fight Yancy Medeiros...
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