I’ve spent some time singing the praises of underrated fighters, trying to shine light on their talents and entertainment value. But nobody is perfect, it turns out I had been sleeping on one of the best technicians in the sport for years. After John Makdessi put on an absolute clinic vs. Ross Pearson in the summer of 2018, I was wide awake.
Canada’s Makdessi gets some love for his traditional martial arts stylings. Chiefly, spinning “stuff” and lead leg kicking techniques. You haven’t seen a Makdessi fight if you haven’t heard commentator Joe Rogan predicting a spin or gushing over the benefits of snapping off round kicks with no step or wind-up.