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John Alessio

"The Natural"

CanadaCanadaAge 47Xtreme CoutureBellator
35
Wins
17
Losses
0
Draws · 2 NC
77%
Finish Rate
10
KO / TKO
17
Submissions
1998
Pro Debut

Biography

John Paul Alessio is a Canadian retired professional mixed martial artist. A former competitor in Bellator's Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 1998, Alessio has also formerly competed for the UFC where he was a former Welterweight title challenger, the WEC, PRIDE, King of the Cage, MFC and DREAM. Alessio is also the former King of the Cage Welterweight Champion and King of the Cage Superfight Champion.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy39%
Takedown accuracy38%

2.1

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

2.91

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.85

/ 15 min

Takedowns

1.16

avg

Submissions

0.12

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Jun. 9, 2000Born United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO10
Decision2
Submission17

Finish Rate

77%
27 of 35
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
L
W
W
W
L
L
L
L
W
L

Mixed Martial Arts54 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
NCUnited StatesDavid RickelsH2HNC (illegal knee)R1Bellator 139Jun 26, 2015
WinUnited StatesEric WiselyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 119May 9, 2014
LossUnited StatesWill BrooksH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Bellator 101Sep 27, 2013
NCUnited StatesDave MazanyH2HNo Contest (eye poke)R1AFC 13: Natural SelectionNov 3, 2012
LossUnited StatesShane RollerH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 148Jul 7, 2012
LossCanadaMark BocekH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 145Apr 21, 2012
WinUnited StatesRyan HealyH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Score Fighting Series 4Mar 16, 2012
WinBrazilLuiz FirminoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Superior Cage Combat 3Nov 4, 2011
WinUnited StatesShawn FitzsimmonsH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Superior Cage Combat 2Aug 20, 2011
LossAfghanistanSiyar BahadurzadaH2HTKO (punches)R1United Glory 13Mar 19, 2011
WinUnited StatesPhil CollinsH2HTKO (punches)R3TPF 7: Deck the HallsDec 2, 2010
WinRussiaSergey GolyaevH2HSubmission (kimura)R2United Glory 12Oct 16, 2010
WinUnited StatesWar MachineH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3TPF 5: Stars and StrikesJul 9, 2010
WinCanadaChris ClementsH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1W-1 MMA 4: Bad BloodMar 20, 2010
WinUnited StatesMatt DelanoitH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1ROF 37: WarlordsMar 5, 2010
WinUnited StatesLuigi FioravantiH2HKO (punches)R3MFC 22Oct 2, 2009
WinCanadaAndrew BucklandH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1MFC 21May 16, 2009
LossBrazilAndré GalvãoH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Dream 8Apr 5, 2009
LossEnglandPaul DaleyH2HKO (punches)R2MFC 19: Long Time ComingDec 5, 2008
WinUnited StatesGideon RayH2HTKO (punches)R1SuperFights MMA: Night of Combat 2Oct 11, 2008
WinUnited StatesPete SprattH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Banner Promotions: Night of CombatJun 20, 2008
LossUnited StatesBrock LarsonH2HDQ (knee to downed fighter)R1WEC 33: Marshall vs. StannMar 26, 2008
WinUnited StatesTodd MooreH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WEC 31Dec 12, 2007
WinBrazilMarcelo BritoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WEC 30Sep 5, 2007
WinUnited StatesAlex SerdyukovH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R1WEC 28Jun 3, 2007
LossUnited StatesCarlos ConditH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2WEC 26: Condit vs. AlessioMar 24, 2007
WinUnited StatesBrian GassawayH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1WEC 25Jan 20, 2007
LossBrazilThiago AlvesH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final ChapterOct 10, 2006
WinUnited StatesAlex SerdyukovH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3WEC 23: Hot August FightsAug 17, 2006
LossUnited StatesDiego SanchezH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 60: Hughes vs. GracieMay 27, 2006
WinUnited StatesSavant YoungH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R3KOTC: Shock and AweOct 1, 2005
WinUnited StatesShannon RitchH2HTKO (punches)R1KOTC 58: Prime TimeAug 5, 2005
LossCanadaJonathan GouletH2HDecision (split)R3TKO 18: ImpactNov 26, 2004
WinUnited StatesBrandon OlsenH2HSubmission (armbar)R1ETB: Enter the BeastMar 6, 2004
WinUnited StatesRonald JhunH2HDecision (unanimous)R3KOTC 29: RenegadesSep 5, 2003
LossUnited StatesJason BlackH2HDecision (split)R3UCC 12: AdrenalineJan 25, 2003
WinJapanEiji MitsuokaH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2PRIDE The Best Vol.2Jul 20, 2002
WinUnited StatesChris BrennanH2HTKO (punches)R1KOTC 15: Bad IntentionsJun 22, 2002
WinUnited StatesJohn DelaoH2HTKO (punches)R1World Freestyle Fighting 1Apr 13, 2002
WinUnited StatesNassor LewisH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1KOTC 12: Cold BloodFeb 9, 2002
WinCanadaSean PiersonH2HKO (head kick)R2UCC 7: Bad BoyzJan 25, 2002
WinUnited StatesThomas DennyH2HSubmission (keylock)R1KOTC 11: DominationSep 29, 2001
LossCanadaJoe DoerksenH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Superbrawl: Futurebrawl 2000Nov 14, 2000
LossUnited StatesPat MiletichH2HSubmission (armbar)R2UFC 26Jun 9, 2000
WinUnited StatesJay R. PalmerH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1SuperBrawl 16Feb 8, 2000
WinUnited StatesJohn ChrisostomoH2HTKO (punches)R2SuperBrawl 16Feb 8, 2000
LossUnited StatesEgan InoueH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1SuperBrawl 15Dec 7, 1999
WinUnited StatesJason MeadersH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Neutral Grounds 13Nov 20, 1999
LossKousei KubotaSubmission (kimura)R1Pancrase: Breakthrough 9Oct 25, 1999
WinFritz BorchardtH2HTKO (strikes)R1Extreme Challenge 28Oct 9, 1999
WinUnited StatesBen EarwoodH2HDecision (split)R1Extreme Challenge 28Oct 9, 1999
LossUnited StatesDavid HarrisH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1Bas Rutten Invitational 2Apr 24, 1999
WinDerek McClintonH2HSubmission (heel hook)R1Ultimate BattleMay 17, 1998
WinMike HeadleyH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Ultimate BattleMay 17, 1998

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.