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John Alessio
Born (1979-07-05) July 5, 1979 (age 45)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Other namesThe Natural
NationalityCanadian
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Welterweight
Reach75 in (191 cm)
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
TeamXtreme Couture
Years active1998-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total49
Wins34
By knockout11
By submission14
By decision7
Unknown2
Losses15
By knockout2
By submission7
By decision5
By disqualification1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

John Paul Alessio (born July 5, 1979) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who currently competes as a lightweight in the UFC. Alessio has fought for many of the major MMA promotions, including the UFC, WEC, PRIDE, KOTC, MFC and DREAM.

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Alessio made his UFC debut at just 20 years old at UFC 26 on June 9, 2000 when he faced Pat Miletich. He lost the fight via armbar submission in the second round.[1]

EliteXC

Alessio then signed a three-fight contract with EliteXC.[2] However, he did not fight for the promotion before they ceased operations in October 2008.

Ultimate Glory

Alessio faced Sergey Golyaev at Ultimate Glory 12 on October 16, 2010. He won the fight in the second round via kimura.[3]

Alessio then fought Siyar Bahadurzada in the United Glory welterweight semifinals on January 30, 2011 in Charleroi, Belgium and was beaten via TKO in the first round.[4]

Return to UFC

On April 3, 2012 it was reported that Alessio has returned to the UFC to replace an injured Matt Wiman and face Mark Bocek at UFC 145. Alessio was defeated via unanimous decision (30-27 29-28 30-27).[5]

Alessio is expected to face Shane Roller on July 7, 2012 at UFC 148.[6]

Personal life

Alessio married Noelani Timas Import Tuner model on June 9, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada.[7] and they have one son.[8]

Championships and accomplishments

  • United Glory
    • 2010-2011 Welterweight Tournament Semi-Finalist
  • SuperBrawl
    • SuperBrawl 16 Tournament Winner

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
49 matches 34 wins 15 losses
By knockout 11 2
By submission 14 7
By decision 7 5
By disqualification 0 1
Unknown 2 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
United States Shane Roller UFC 148 July 7, 2012 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 34–15 Canada Mark Bocek Decision (unanimous) UFC 145 April 21, 2012 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 34–14 United States Ryan Healy Decision (unanimous) Score Fighting Series 4 March 16, 2012 3 5:00 Hamilton, Canada
Win 33–14 Brazil Luiz Firmino Decision (unanimous) Superior Cage Combat 3 November 4, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Dropped to Lightweight
Win 32–14 United States Shawn Fitzsimmons Technical submission (rear-naked choke) Superior Cage Combat 2 August 20, 2011 2 3:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Originally scheduled to fight Waachiim Spiritwolf, who pulled out with a shoulder injury
Loss 31–14 Afghanistan Siyar Bahadurzada TKO (punches) United Glory 13 March 19, 2011 1 1:55 Charleroi, Belgium Welterweight Tournament semifinal bout
Win 31–13 United States Phil Collins TKO (punches) Tachi Palace Fights 7 December 2, 2010 3 0:35 Lemoore, California, United States For Vacant Tachi Palace Fights Welterweight Championship
Win 30–13 Russia Sergey Golyaev Submission (kimura) United Glory 12 October 16, 2010 2 2:51 Amsterdam, Netherlands Welterweight Tournament quarterfinal bout
Win 29–13 United States War Machine Technical submission (rear-naked choke) TPF 5: Stars and Strikes July 9, 2010 3 2:24 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 28–13 Canada Chris Clements Submission (guillotine choke) W-1 MMA 4: Bad Blood March 20, 2010 1 4:24 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 27–13 United States Matt Delanoit Submission (rear-naked choke) ROF 37: Warlords March 5, 2010 1 N/A Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 26–13 United States Luigi Fioravanti KO (punches) MFC 22 October 2, 2009 3 1:34 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 25–13 Canada Andrew Buckland Submission (rear naked choke) MFC 21 May 16, 2009 1 2:53 Enoch, Alberta, Canada
Loss 24–13 Brazil André Galvão Submission (armbar) Dream 8 April 5, 2009 1 7:34 Nagoya, Japan Welterweight Grand Prix First Round
Loss 24–12 England Paul Daley TKO (punches) MFC 19 December 5, 2008 2 2:18 Alberta, Canada
Win 24–11 United States Gideon Ray TKO (punches) SuperFights MMA: Night of Combat 2 October 11, 2008 1 0:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 23–11 United States Pete Spratt Submission (rear naked choke) Banner Promotions: Night of Combat June 20, 2008 2 2:07 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 22–11 United States Brock Larson DQ (knee to downed fighter) WEC 33 March 26, 2008 1 1:50 Nevada, United States
Win 22–10 United States Todd Moore Decision (unanimous) WEC 31 December 12, 2007 3 5:00 Nevada, United States
Win 21–10 Brazil Marcelo Brito Decision (unanimous) WEC 30 September 5, 2007 3 5:00 Nevada, United States
Win 20–10 Russia Alex Serdyukov Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 28 June 3, 2007 1 1:17 Nevada, United States
Loss 19–10 United States Carlos Condit Submission (rear naked choke) WEC 26 March 24, 2007 2 4:59 Nevada, United States For WEC Welterweight Championship
Win 19–9 United States Brian Gassaway Submission (rear naked choke) WEC 25 January 20, 2007 1 4:50 Nevada, United States
Loss 18–9 Brazil Thiago Alves Decision (unanimous) Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter October 10, 2006 3 5:00 Florida, United States
Win 18–8 Russia Alex Serdyukov Submission (rear naked choke) WEC 23 August 17, 2006 3 1:52 California, United States
Loss 17–8 United States Diego Sanchez Decision (unanimous) UFC 60 May 27, 2006 3 5:00 California, United States
Win 17–7 United States Savant Young Submission (rear naked choke) King of the Cage: Shock and Awe October 1, 2005 3 2:09 Alberta, Canada
Win 16–7 United States Shannon Ritch TKO King of the Cage: Prime Time August 5, 2005 1 0:41 California, United States
Loss 15–7 Canada Jonathan Goulet Decision TKO 18: Impact November 26, 2004 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 15–6 United States Brandon Olsen Submission (armbar) Enter the Beast March 6, 2004 1 2:59 British Columbia, Canada
Win 14–6 United States Ronald Jhun Decision (unanimous) King of the Cage 29: Renegades September 5, 2003 3 5:00 California, United States
Loss 13–6 United States Jason Black Decision (split) UCC 12: Adrenaline January 25, 2003 3 5:00 Quebec, Canada
Win 13–5 Japan Eiji Mitsuoka TKO (cut) Pride The Best Vol.2 July 20, 2002 2 3:13 Tokyo, Japan
Win 12–5 United States Chris Brennan TKO King of the Cage 15: Bad Intentions June 22, 2002 1 2:20 California, United States
Win 11–5 United States John Delao TKO World Freestyle Fighting 1 April 13, 2002 1 1:22 Canada
Win 10–5 United States Nassor Lewis Submission (rear naked choke) King of the Cage 12: Cold Blood February 9, 2002 1 2:07 California, United States
Win 9–5 Canada Sean Pierson KO (kick) UCC 7: Bad Boyz January 25, 2002 2 1:14 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 8–5 United States Thomas Denny Submission (keylock) King of the Cage 11: Domination September 29, 2001 1 1:55 California, United States
Loss 7–5 Canada Joe Doerksen Submission (rear naked choke) Superbrawl: Futurebrawl 2000 November 14, 2000 2 3:48 Hawaii, United States
Loss 7–4 United States Pat Miletich Submission (armbar) UFC 26 June 9, 2000 2 1:43 Iowa, United States For UFC Welterweight Championship
Win 7–3 United States Jay R. Palmer Submission (rear naked choke) SuperBrawl 16 February 8, 2000 1 1:20 Hawaii, United States
Win 6–3 United States John Chrisostomo TKO (strikes) SuperBrawl 16 February 8, 2000 2 3:04 Hawaii, United States
Loss 5–3 United States Egan Inoue Submission (rear naked choke) SuperBrawl 15 December 7, 1999 1 2:41 Hawaii, United States
Win 5–2 Jason Meaders Decision Neutral Grounds 13 November 20, 1999 N/A California, United States
Loss 4–2 Japan Kousei Kubota Submission (kimura) Pancrase: Breakthrough 9 October 25, 1999 1 10:53 Tokyo, Japan
Win 4–1 Fritz Borchardt TKO Extreme Challenge 28 October 9, 1999 1 2:12 Utah, United States
Win 3–1 Ben Earwood Decision Extreme Challenge 28 October 9, 1999 1 13:00 Utah, United States
Loss 2–1 David Harris Submission (rear naked choke) Bas Rutten Invitational 2 April 24, 1999 1 8:32 Colorado, United States
Win 2–0 Derek McClinton N/A Ultimate Battle May 17, 1998 1 1:44 Canada
Win 1–0 Mike Headley N/A Ultimate Battle May 17, 1998 1 5:28 Canada

References

  1. ^ "History of the UFC 12.10.07: UFC XXVI - Ultimate Field of Dreams". 411MANIA.com. 2007-12-10. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
  2. ^ "5 Oz. Exclusive: John Alessio signs three-fight contract with EliteXC". FIVEOUNCESOFPAIN.com. 2008-07-29. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
  3. ^ "Alessio, Carneiro, Shamrock, High, Linhares and Beebe among weekend winners". MMAJUNKIE.com. 2010-10-18. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
  4. ^ "Bahadurzada-Alessio Set for Jan. 30 Glory Tournament Semifinals". SHERDOG.com. 2010-10-19. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
  5. ^ MMAjunkie.com Staff (April 3, 2012). "John Alessio returning to octagon, replaces Matt Wiman at UFC 145". mmajunkie.com.
  6. ^ "John Alessio vs. Shane Roller booked for UFC 148 in July". mmajunkie.com. May 10, 2012. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help); Text "urlhttp://mmajunkie.com/news/28646/john-alessio-vs-shane-roller-booked-for-ufc-148-in-july.mma" ignored (help)
  7. ^ "Marriage Record for John Alessio". Recorder.co.clark.nv.us. 2010-06-10. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
  8. ^ "Lessons Learned: John Alessio Settles Down". ISLANDSPORTSNEWS.net. 2010-03-21. Retrieved 2010-04-02.

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