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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 09:  John Makdessi weighs in during the UFC 140 Official Weigh-in at the Air Canada Centre on December 9, 2011 in Toronto, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 09: John Makdessi faces off with Dennis Hallman during the UFC 140 Official Weigh-in at the Air Canada Centre on December 9, 2011 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 10:  John Makdessi absorbs an elbow strike from Dennis Hallman during the UFC 140 event at Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 10:  John Makdessi reacts after suffering a defeat to Dennis Hallman during the UFC 140 event at Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 10:  (L-R) Dennis Hallman attempts to take down John Makdessi during the UFC 140 event at Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 10:  Dennis Hallman reacts after defeating John Makdessi during the UFC 140 event at Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 10:  Dennis Hallman reacts after defeating John Makdessi during the UFC 140 event at Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2011 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 20:  Lightweight fighter John Makdessi weighs in for his bout against Anthony Njokuani during the UFC 145 official weigh in at Fox Theatre on April 20, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 20:  Lightweight fighters John Makdessi (L) and Anthony Njokuani square off during the UFC 145 official weigh in at Fox Theatre on April 20, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Anthony Njokuani (back) punches John Makdessi during their lightweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Anthony Njokuani (L) kicks John Makdessi during their lightweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Anthony Njokuani (R) celebrates after defeating John Makdessi (L) by unanimous decision during their lightweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Anthony Njokuani (R) celebrates after defeating John Makdessi by unanimous decision during their lightweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Anthony Njokuani (L) punches John Makdessi during their lightweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Anthony Njokuani (L) kicks John Makdessi during their lightweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  John Makdessi (L) kicks Anthony Njokuani during their lightweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Anthony Njokuani (L) kicks John Makdessi during their lightweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, CANADA - NOVEMBER 16:  John Makdessi weighs in during the official UFC 154 weigh in at New City Gas on November 16, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, CANADA - NOVEMBER 16:  (L-R) Opponents Sam Stout and John Makdessi face off during the official UFC 154 weigh in at New City Gas on November 16, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 17:  Sam Stout looks on before fighting John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during UFC 154 on November 17, 2012  at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 17:  John Makdessi (L) fights against Sam Stout in their lightweight bout during UFC 154 on November 17, 2012  at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 17:  Sam Stout (R) connects on a punch against John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during UFC 154 on November 17, 2012  at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 17:  John Makdessi (L) connects on a punch against Sam Stout in their lightweight bout during UFC 154 on November 17, 2012  at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 17:  Sam Stout (R) throws a punch against John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during UFC 154 on November 17, 2012  at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 17:  John Makdessi (R) throws a punch against Sam Stout in their lightweight bout during UFC 154 on November 17, 2012  at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 17:  John Makdessi (L) fights against Sam Stout in their lightweight bout during UFC 154 on November 17, 2012  at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 17:  Sam Stout (R) throws a punch against John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during UFC 154 on November 17, 2012  at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 17:  John Makdessi (L) throws a punch against Sam Stout in their lightweight bout during UFC 154 on November 17, 2012  at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 17:  John Makdessi (L) throws a punch against Sam Stout in their lightweight bout during UFC 154 on November 17, 2012  at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - NOVEMBER 17:  John Makdessi (R) celebrates after winning on a split decision against Sam Stout in their lightweight bout during UFC 154 on November 17, 2012  at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 15: John Makdessi weighs in during the UFC 158 weigh-in at Bell Centre on March 15, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi enters the arena before lightweight bout against Daron Cruickshank during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: Daron Cruickshank enters the arena before lightweight bout against John Makdessi during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16:  Daron Cruickshank prepares to enter the Octagon to fight John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16:  Daron Cruickshank prepares to enter the Octagon to fight John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16:  Daron Cruickshank prepares to enter the Octagon to fight John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi punches Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi punches Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi lands a kick against Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi punches Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: Daron Cruickshank misses a flying knee against John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi punches Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi punches Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi punches Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: Daron Cruickshank lands a kick against John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: Daron Cruickshank lands a punch on John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: Daron Cruickshank throws a kick against John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: (R-L) Daron Cruickshank fights against John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi punches Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi prepares for another round against Daron Cruickshank during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: Daron Cruickshank lands a punch on John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: (L-R) John Makdessi fights against Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi between rounds during his fight against Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi lands a punch against Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi fights Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi fights Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: Daron Cruickshank lands a punch on John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi lands a kick against Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: Daron Cruickshank lands a kick against John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi lands a kick against Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi lands a kick against Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: Daron Cruickshank lands a kick against John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: Daron Cruickshank lands a kick against John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi lands a kick against Daron Cruickshank in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: Daron Cruickshank lands a kick against John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: (L-R) Daron Cruickshank fights against John Makdessi in their lightweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi reacts after winning his fight against Daron Cruickshank during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi reacts after winning his fight against Daron Cruickshank during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: John Makdessi and Daron Cruickshank shake hands after the fight during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  (L-R) Opponents John Makdessi and Renee Forte face off during the UFC 165 weigh-in event at Maple Leaf Square outside the Air Canada Centre on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  John Makdessi weighs in during the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 20:  (L-R) John Makdessi and Renee Forte face off during the UFC 165 weigh-in at the Maple Leaf Square on September 20, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  (L-R) John Makdessi avoids a punch from Renee Forte in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Renee Forte
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  (L-R) John Makdessi kicks Renee Forte in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Renee Forte
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  (L-R) John Makdessi punches Renee Forte in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Renee Forte
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  (L-R) John Makdessi punches Renee Forte in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Renee Forte
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  (L-R) John Makdessi celebrates after knocking out Renee Forte in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Renee Forte
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  (L-R) John Makdessi celebrates after knocking out Renee Forte in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Renee Forte
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  (L-R) John Makdessi celebrates after knocking out Renee Forte in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Renee Forte
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  John Makdessi celebrates after knocking out Renee Forte (not pictured) in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  John Makdessi celebrates after knocking out Renee Forte (not pictured) in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  John Makdessi celebrates after defeating Renee Forte (not pictured) in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  (L-R) Renee Forte gets knocked out by John Makdessi in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Renee Forte
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  John Makdessi (black shorts) celebrates after defeating Renee Forte in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Renee Forte
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  John Makdessi (black shorts) celebrates after defeating Renee Forte in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Renee Forte
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  John Makdessi (black shorts) celebrates after defeating Renee Forte in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Renee Forte
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  John Makdessi (black shorts) celebrates after defeating Renee Forte in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Renee Forte
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  John Makdessi celebrates after defeating Renee Forte (not pictured) in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21:  John Makdessi celebrates after defeating Renee Forte (not pictured) in their UFC lightweight bout at the Air Canada Center on September 21, 2013 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi
NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 31:  John Makdessi weighs in during the UFC 169 weigh-in at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - JANUARY 31:  (L-R) Opponents John Makdessi and Alan Patrick face off during the UFC 169 weigh-in at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 01:  (R-L) John Makdessi punches Alan Patrick in their lightweight fight at the UFC 169 event inside the Prudential Center on February 1, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 01:  (R-L) Alan Patrick kicks John Makdessi in their lightweight fight at the UFC 169 event inside the Prudential Center on February 1, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 01:  (L-R) Alan Patrick punches John Makdessi in their lightweight fight at the UFC 169 event inside the Prudential Center on February 1, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 01:  (L-R) Alan Patrick punches John Makdessi in their lightweight fight at the UFC 169 event inside the Prudential Center on February 1, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 1:  (L-R) Alan Patrick punches John Makdessi in their lightweight fight during the UFC 169 event at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 1:  (L-R) Alan Patrick punches John Makdessi in their lightweight fight during the UFC 169 event at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 1:  (L-R) Alan Patrick kicks John Makdessi in their lightweight fight during the UFC 169 event at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 1:  (L-R) Alan Patrick punches John Makdessi in their lightweight fight during the UFC 169 event at the Prudential Center on January 31, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 01:  Alan Patrick reacts after the conclusion of his lightweight fight against John Makdessi at the UFC 169 event inside the Prudential Center on February 1, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 01:  Alan Patrick reacts after his decision victory over John Makdessi in their lightweight fight at the UFC 169 event inside the Prudential Center on February 1, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 24:   John Makdessi of Canada weighs in during the UFC 186 weigh-in at Metropolis on April 24, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 24:   (L-R) Opponents John Makdessi of Canada and Shane Campbell of Canada face off during the UFC 186 weigh-in at Metropolis on April 24, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 25:   (R-L) Shane Campbell of the United States kicks John Makdessi of Canada in their catchweight bout during the UFC 186 event at the Bell Centre on April 25, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 25:   (R-L) Shane Campbell of the United States knees John Makdessi of Canada in their catchweight bout during the UFC 186 event at the Bell Centre on April 25, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 25:   (R-L) Shane Campbell of the United States punches John Makdessi of Canada in their catchweight bout during the UFC 186 event at the Bell Centre on April 25, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 25:   (L-R) John Makdessi of Canada punches Shane Campbell of the United States in their catchweight bout during the UFC 186 event at the Bell Centre on April 25, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 25:   (R-L) Shane Campbell of the United States punches John Makdessi of Canada in their catchweight bout during the UFC 186 event at the Bell Centre on April 25, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 25:   (R-L) John Makdessi of Canada punches Shane Campbell of the United States in their catchweight bout during the UFC 186 event at the Bell Centre on April 25, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 25:   (R-L) John Makdessi of Canada punches Shane Campbell of the United States in their catchweight bout during the UFC 186 event at the Bell Centre on April 25, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 25:   John Makdessi of Canada reacts after his TKO victory over Shane Campbell of the United States in their catchweight bout during the UFC 186 event at the Bell Centre on April 25, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 25:   John Makdessi of Canada reacts after his TKO victory over Shane Campbell of the United States in their catchweight bout during the UFC 186 event at the Bell Centre on April 25, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 25:   John Makdessi of Canada reacts after his TKO victory over Shane Campbell of the United States in their catchweight bout during the UFC 186 event at the Bell Centre on April 25, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 25:   John Makdessi of Canada reacts after his TKO victory over Shane Campbell of the United States in their catchweight bout during the UFC 186 event at the Bell Centre on April 25, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - APRIL 25:   John Makdessi of Canada reacts after his TKO victory over Shane Campbell of the United States in their catchweight bout during the UFC 186 event at the Bell Centre on April 25, 2015 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: (L-R) Donald Cerrone and John Makdessi face-off during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: (L-R) Donald Cerrone and John Makdessi face-off during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: (L-R) Donald Cerrone and John Makdessi face-off during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22:   John Makdessi of Canada weighs in during the UFC 187 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22:   (L-R) Opponents Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone and John Makdessi of Canada face off during the UFC 187 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  John Makdessi of Canada prepares to face Donald Cerrone  in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Donald Cerrone walks to the Octagon to face John Makdessi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  John Makdessi of Canada prepares to face Donald Cerrone  in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Donald Cerrone prepares to face John Makdessi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Donald Cerrone prepares to face John Makdessi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) John Makdessi of Canada punches Donald Cerrone in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Donald Cerrone kicks John Makdessi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) John Makdessi of Canada punches Donald Cerrone in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Donald Cerrone kicks John Makdessi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Donald Cerrone punches John Makdessi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) John Makdessi of Canada kicks Donald Cerrone in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) John Makdessi of Canada kicks Donald Cerrone in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Donald Cerrone kicks John Makdessi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) John Makdessi of Canada and Donald Cerrone exchange punches in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) John Makdessi of Canada kicks Donald Cerrone in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Donald Cerrone punches John Makdessi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) John Makdessi of Canada punches Donald Cerrone in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) John Makdessi of Canada punches Donald Cerrone in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  John Makdessi of Canada signals the end to his lightweight bout against Donald Cerrone during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Donald Cerrone reacts to his TKO victory over John Makdessi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  John Makdessi of Canada reacts to his loss to Donald Cerrone in their lightweight bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11:   John Makdessi of Canada weighs in during the UFC 194 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 11:   (L-R) Opponents John Makdessi of Canada and Yancy Medeiros face off during the UFC 194 weigh-in inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 10, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Yancy Medeiros punches John Makedssi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Yancy Medeiros
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (R-L) Yancy Medeiros punches John Makedssi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Yancy Medeiros
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) John Makedssi of Canada punches Yancy Medeiros in their lightweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Yancy Medeiros
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) John Makedssi of Canada kicks Yancy Medeiros in their lightweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Yancy Medeiros
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (R-L) Yancy Medeiros punches John Makedssi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Yancy Medeiros
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (R-L) Yancy Medeiros kicks John Makedssi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Yancy Medeiros
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (L-R) John Makedssi of Canada kicks Yancy Medeiros in their lightweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Yancy Medeiros
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: (R-L) Yancy Medeiros punches John Makedssi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** John Makdessi; Yancy Medeiros
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06: John Makdessi steps on the scale during the UFC Fight Night Weigh-in event at the T-Mobile Arena on July 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06: (L-R) John Makdessi and Mehdi Baghdad face off during the UFC Fight Night Weigh-in event at the T-Mobile Arena on July 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 07:   Mehdi Baghdad of France prepares to enter the Octagon before his lightweight bout against John Makdessi of Canada during the UFC Fight Night event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 07:   (L-R) Mehdi Baghdad of France squares off with John Makdessi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 07:   (L-R) Mehdi Baghdad of France kicks John Makdessi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 07:   (R-L) Mehdi Baghdad of France punches John Makdessi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 07:   (R-L) Mehdi Baghdad of France elbows John Makdessi of Canada in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 07:   (R-L) John Makdessi of Canada punches Mehdi Baghdad of France in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 7, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
UFC 124 Weigh-in: Audinwood vs. Makdessi
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UFC 124 Weigh-in: Audinwood vs. Makdessi

John Makdessi

TRAINING: My training consists of a combination of skill work / situational training and strategy with added cardio / power & endurance training.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Started at 6 yrs old at Tae Kwon Do , At age 17  started karate and kickboxing, and then MMA began at 22 yrs old.

What ranks and titles have you held? Junior Olympics in Tae Kwon Do (gold)--- WKA Gold in Karate Kickboxing --- 2006 Eastern Canadian Championship in Kickboxing and USKBA world championship (gold)

Do you have any heroes? My brother, Dave, and inspiring people like Cro Cop and Bruce Lee and Fedor.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means so much to me that I’m willing to sacrifice my life for this.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Working at a restaurant as a cook.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black Belt in Karate (kickboxing discipline)(shotokan)

Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine

Favorite striking technique: Kicks
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