John Makdessi Replaces Claudio Puelles, Meets Sage Northcutt at UFC 214 on July 29
Sage Northcutt will be facing a far more experienced opponent that originally anticipated at UFC 214.
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Makdessi, 32, has lost three of his last four bouts in the UFC. The Tristar Gym export last appeared at UFC 206, where he fell victim to Lando Vannata’s highlight-reel spinning wheel kick 1:40 into the opening round of their Dec. 6 bout. Makdessi is 7-6 in the Octagon and 14-6 as a professional overall. Nine of his victories have come via knockout or technical knockout.
Northcutt received a heavy promotional push upon his entry into the UFC and began his tenure with finishes of Francisco Trevino and Cody Pfister. He has since lost two of his last three bouts, including a second-round submission defeat against Mickey Gall in his most recent outing at UFC on Fox 22 this past December.
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