Donald Cerrone vs John Makdessi
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Donald Cerrone vs John Makdessi: Matchup Breakdown
Donald Cerrone is 23-14 (1 NC) in the Lightweight division with a 60.5% win rate. John Makdessi is 11-9 at Lightweight, winning 55.0% of the time. Donald Cerrone is listed as retired. John Makdessi is listed as inactive.
They have met 1 time. Donald Cerrone leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier on May 23, 2015, won by Donald Cerrone by KO/TKO in round 2.
John Makdessi holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 901 to 819. Career peaks are 1,317 for Donald Cerrone and 1,049 for John Makdessi. Donald Cerrone has 10 KO/TKO and 6 submission wins from 23 victories, a 69.6% finish rate. John Makdessi has 3 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 27.3% of the time.
Donald Cerrone stands 6' 1" with a reach of 73" and fights orthodox. John Makdessi is 5' 8" with a reach of 68", orthodox. That is a 5-inch reach advantage for Donald Cerrone. Donald Cerrone is 43, John Makdessi is 41.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Donald Cerrone has landed 1,748 significant strikes at 47.4% accuracy with 24 takedowns and 38:36 of control time. John Makdessi has landed 1,340 at 49.8% with 0 takedowns and 3:48 of control.
Donald Cerrone has 1 title fight (0 won) against 0 (0 won) for John Makdessi. They share 1 common opponent: Yancy Medeiros.
Have Donald Cerrone and John Makdessi fought before?
Yes. Donald Cerrone and John Makdessi have fought once in the UFC. Donald Cerrone won by KO/TKO at UFC 187: Johnson vs Cormier on May 23, 2015.
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Who has more UFC wins, Donald Cerrone or John Makdessi?
Donald Cerrone has more UFC wins: 23 to 11. Donald Cerrone's UFC record is 23-14 (1 NC); John Makdessi's is 11-9.
KO/TKO wins: Donald Cerrone 10, John Makdessi 3. Submission wins: Donald Cerrone 6, John Makdessi 0.
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Who is taller, Donald Cerrone or John Makdessi?
Donald Cerrone is taller at 6'1", to John Makdessi's 5'8" (5 inches). Donald Cerrone has the longer reach: 73 inches to 68.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.