Mar 13, 2019
Makdessi gets new opponent for UFC Nashville
Montreal lightweight John (The Bull) Makdessi has a new opponent for the March 23 UFC Fight Night card in Nashville. Makdessi (16-6-0) was supposed to meet Nasrat Haqparast, but the German has withdrawn because of injury. The Canadian will now face Peru's Jesus (El Mudo) Pinedo.
The Canadian Press
Montreal lightweight John (The Bull) Makdessi has a new opponent for the March 23 UFC Fight Night card in Nashville.
Makdessi (16-6-0) was supposed to meet Nasrat Haqparast, but the German has withdrawn because of injury. The Canadian will now face Peru's Jesus (El Mudo) Pinedo.
Pinedo (16-4-1) was slated to tackle Chris (Gritz) Gruetzemacher in Nashville, but he too was injured.
The 22-year-old Pinedo has won seven straight, including his UFC debut last time out — earning a unanimous decision over Devin Powell in November in Buenos Aires.
Makdessi has won his last two and three of four. He is 9-6-0 in the UFC.
The main event at Bridgestone Arena pits No. 4 welterweight contender Stephen (Wonderboy) Thompson (14-3-1) against former lightweight champion Anthony (Showtime) Pettis (21-8-0).