Result
John MakdessiDEC
MethodDEC
Round3
Time05:00
Elo swing+14John Makdessi (1648 → 1663)-11Ross Pearson (1613 → 1602)
DateJul 28, 2018
DivisionLightweight
StatusCompleted
VenueScotiabank Saddledome
BroadcastESPN+
AdvertisementRemove ads — go Premium
W
The Bull | 18-9-0John Makdessi
L
The Real Deal | 20-17-0Ross Pearson
John Makdessi vs Ross Pearson
Method :DEC
Round :3
Time :05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
John Makdessi
Elo1646Solid
3Y trend1679 → 1646
Fight Overview
Round3
Time05:00
MethodDEC
Ross Pearson
Elo1575Solid
3Y trend1613 → 1575
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
John Makdessi won this fight by DEC in round 3 at 05:00. John Makdessi led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare John Makdessi and Ross Pearson across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
John MakdessiRoss Pearson
Elo edge
John Makdessi1646-17 last move
Ross Pearson1575-16 last move
Why they are ranked here
John MakdessiNot on the active ladder · 1646 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Jesus Pinedo (rated 1670 at the time): +16.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Lando Vannata (rated 1614 at the time): -22.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -18 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1589, not 1646: 57 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Ross PearsonNot on the active ladder · 1575 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Mizuto Hirota (rated 1666 at the time): +14.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Davy Gallon (rated 1546 at the time): -16.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -38 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1485, not 1575: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
AdvertisementRemove ads — go Premium
Recorded fight totals
John MakdessivsRoss Pearson
Total strikes
134vs81
Sig. strikes
131vs79
Finishing profile
John MakdessiKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Ross Pearsondecision leads 40% of wins
Common opponents
Abel TrujilloJohn Makdessi: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Dec 16, 2017Ross Pearson: cancelled · Mar 19, 2016
Francisco TrinaldoJohn Makdessi: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Mar 14, 2020Ross Pearson: loss · Decision · Jan 17, 2016
Sam StoutJohn Makdessi: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Nov 17, 2012Ross Pearson: win · Punches · Mar 14, 2015
Round stats
John Makdessi vs Ross Pearson is a completed Lightweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ALVAREZ VS POIRIER 2. John Makdessi defeated Ross Pearson by DEC in round 3 at 05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
John Makdessi vs Ross Pearson quick answers
Who won John Makdessi vs Ross Pearson?
John Makdessi won John Makdessi vs Ross Pearson by DEC in round 3 at 05:00.
What event is John Makdessi vs Ross Pearson on?
John Makdessi vs Ross Pearson is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : ALVAREZ VS POIRIER 2.
What are the records for John Makdessi vs Ross Pearson?
John Makdessi enters with a 18-9-0 record and Ross Pearson enters with a 20-17-0 record.
What division is John Makdessi vs Ross Pearson?
John Makdessi vs Ross Pearson is listed as a Lightweight fight.
AdvertisementRemove ads — go Premium
Loading comments…