Makdessi was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on May 3, 1985, and is a first-generation Lebanese-Canadian born to Lebanese parents.[4] His martial arts training started with Tae Kwon Do at the age of six.[3] When Makdessi started high school, his dojo closed, and he could no longer continue. Towards the end of high school at the age of 19, he found a karate dojo where he learned Shotokan. Makdessi spent a lot of his time competing in kickboxing tournaments, and in 2006 won a gold medal in the USKBA. After going 22–0 in kickboxing,[3] Makdessi began training in mixed martial arts.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Makdessi made his professional MMA debut in 2008 and compiled an undefeated record of 7-0 before being signed by the UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Makdessi signed with the UFC in 2010. He made his promotional debut on December 11, 2010, at UFC 124 in Montreal, winning a dominant (30-27, 30–27, 30–26) decision over Pat Audinwood.[5]
Makdessi was expected to face TUF 12 winner Jonathan Brookins on April 30, 2011, at UFC 129.[6] Brookins pulled out of the bout and was replaced by another TUF 12 alum in Kyle Watson, who Makdessi knocked out with a spinning backfist in the third round.[7]
Makdessi was expected to face Abel Trujillo on April 25, 2015, at UFC 186.[20] Trujillo pulled out of the fight citing an injury, and was replaced on April 1 by promotional newcomer Shane Campbell.[21] Makdessi won the fight via TKO in the first round.[22]
Less than a month after his win, Makdessi returned to the octagon as a replacement for injured Khabib Nurmagomedov against Donald Cerrone on May 23, 2015, at UFC 187.[23] Makdessi lost the fight via TKO after his jaw was broken with a head kick in the second round.[24][25]
Makdessi faced Lando Vannata on December 10, 2016, at UFC 206.[30] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[31]
Makdessi was expected to face Sage Northcutt on July 29, 2017, at UFC 214.[32] In turn, the fight was canceled on July 14 as both fighters cited injuries.[33]
Makdessi was expected to face Carlos Diego Ferreira on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231.[39] However, on November 28, 2018, it was reported that Makdessi was removed from the card and replaced by Jesse Ronson.[40]
Makdessi was expected to face Nasrat Haqparast on March 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 148.[41] However, on March 13, 2019, it was reported that Haqparast was pulled from the bout due to injury and was replaced by Jesus Pinedo.[42] Makdessi won the fight via unanimous decision.[43]
Makdessi was scheduled to face Devonte Smith on August 17, 2019, at UFC 241.[44] However, it was reported on 30 July 2019 that Makdessi was forced to withdraw for undisclosed reason.[45]
Makdessi faced Ignacio Bahamondes on April 10, 2021, at UFC on ABC 2.[48] At the weigh-ins, Ignacio Bahamondes weighed in at 156.75 pounds, 0.75 pound over the lightweight non-title fight limit. The bout proceeded at a catchweight and Bahamondes was fined 20% of his individual purse, which went to Makdessi.[49] Makdessi won the bout via split decision.[50]
Makdessi is listed as the president of the MMA apparel brand Fear the Fighter, which has sponsored several MMA and UFC fighters. Since 2014, a number of fighters have come forward with complaints, alleging that Fear the Fighter had failed to pay their respective sponsorship fees. Akira Corassani, Tim Elliott, John Dodson, Georgi Karakhanyan, and Gegard Mousasi have publicly made such allegations. In April 2015, Mousasi's management team stated that they had filed a lawsuit against Makdessi and Fear the Fighter due to their alleged failure to pay the outstanding debt owed to Mousasi.[56]
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