John Makdessi vs Ross Pearson
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John Makdessi vs Ross Pearson: Matchup Breakdown
John Makdessi is 11-9 in the Lightweight division with a 55.0% win rate. Ross Pearson is 12-13 (1 NC) at Lightweight, winning 46.2% of the time. John Makdessi is listed as inactive. Ross Pearson is listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. John Makdessi leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 on Jul 28, 2018, won by John Makdessi by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.
John Makdessi holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 901 to 800. Career peaks are 1,049 for John Makdessi and 1,069 for Ross Pearson. John Makdessi has 3 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 11 victories, a 27.3% finish rate. Ross Pearson has 5 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins, finishing 41.7% of the time.
John Makdessi stands 5' 8" with a reach of 68" and fights orthodox. Ross Pearson is 5' 8" with a reach of 69", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Ross Pearson. John Makdessi is 41, Ross Pearson is 42.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, John Makdessi has landed 1,340 significant strikes at 49.8% accuracy with 0 takedowns and 3:48 of control time. Ross Pearson has landed 1,114 at 40.3% with 15 takedowns and 21:04 of control.
They share 2 common opponents: Francisco Trinaldo, Sam Stout.
Have John Makdessi and Ross Pearson fought before?
Yes. John Makdessi and Ross Pearson have fought once in the UFC. John Makdessi won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 on July 28, 2018.
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Who has more UFC wins, John Makdessi or Ross Pearson?
Ross Pearson has more UFC wins: 12 to 11. John Makdessi's UFC record is 11-9; Ross Pearson's is 12-13 (1 NC).
KO/TKO wins: John Makdessi 3, Ross Pearson 5. Submission wins: John Makdessi 0, Ross Pearson 0.
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Who is taller, John Makdessi or Ross Pearson?
John Makdessi and Ross Pearson are the same height: 5'8". Ross Pearson has the longer reach: 69 inches to 68.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.