John Makdessi blasts “incompetent” Michael Bisping for biased commentary

UFC lightweight John Makdessi has taken a shot at Michael Bisping for what he believes to be biased commentary from the former champion. Makdessi saw his three-fight unbeaten run in the division come to an end back at UFC Brasilia when he was beaten by unanimous decision by veteran Francisco Trinaldo. Prior to that, his […]

EXCLUSIVE | John Makdessi wants 'to give the fans excitement' at UFC Nashville

The Octagon heads to Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday and on the main card will be Canadian John Makdessi taking on Jesus Pinedo. For Makdessi it has been a long road to get to the Octagon after having to pull out of UFC 231 with an injury. “It was just like a nightmare, you know. Obviously, […]

EXCLUSIVE | Reinvigorated at Roufusport, John Makdessi hopes UFC 231 win will set up top-10 fight

Canadian lightweight John Makdessi has called the UFC home for years. He has been fighting for the promotion since 2010. Since he joined the UFC, however, the top Canadian fighter in the Octagon was always Georges St-Pierre. Now that St-Pierre is competing so much less, Makdessi believes the UFC is really trying to push him […]