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'''John Paul Alessio''' (born July 5, 1979) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] retired professional [[mixed martial artist]] currently competing in [[Bellator MMA|Bellator]]'s [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]] division. A professional competitor since 1998, Alessio has also formerly competed for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]], the [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]], [[Pride Fighting Championships|PRIDE]], [[King of the Cage]], [[Maximum Fighting Championship|MFC]] and [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|DREAM]]. Alessio is also the former [[List of KOTC champions|King of the Cage Welterweight Champion]] and [[List of KOTC champions|King of the Cage Superfight Champion]].
'''John Paul Alessio''' (born July 5, 1979) is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] retired professional [[mixed martial artist]]. A former competitor in [[Bellator MMA|Bellator]]'s [[Lightweight (MMA)|Lightweight]] division. A professional competitor since 1998, Alessio has also formerly competed for the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] where he was a former Welterweight title challenger, the [[World Extreme Cagefighting|WEC]], [[Pride Fighting Championships|PRIDE]], [[King of the Cage]], [[Maximum Fighting Championship|MFC]] and [[Dream (mixed martial arts)|DREAM]]. Alessio is also the former [[List of KOTC champions|King of the Cage Welterweight Champion]] and [[List of KOTC champions|King of the Cage Superfight Champion]].


==Background==
==Background==
Alessio was born and raised [[Duncan, British Columbia]], where he began training in [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] and [[kickboxing]], before moving to [[San Jose, California]] at the age of 19 in order to pursue his dream of becoming a professional fighter. During his professional mixed martial arts career, Alessio has also won two national [[BMX]] trick biking championships.<ref>https://www.usadojo.com/biographies/mma/john-alessio.htm</ref>
Alessio was born and raised [[Duncan, British Columbia]], where he began training in [[Brazilian jiu-jitsu]] and [[kickboxing]], before moving to [[San Jose, California]] at the age of 19 in order to pursue his dream of becoming a professional fighter. During his professional mixed martial arts career, Alessio has also won two national [[BMX]] trick biking championships.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.usadojo.com/biographies/mma/john-alessio.htm |title=John Alessio |access-date=2014-05-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140517114030/https://www.usadojo.com/biographies/mma/john-alessio.htm |archive-date=2014-05-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==


===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
===Ultimate Fighting Championship===
Alessio made his [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.411mania.com/MMA/video_reviews/64864/History-of-the-UFC-12.10.07:-UFC-XXVI---Ultimate-Field-of-Dreams.htm|title=History of the UFC 12.10.07: UFC XXVI - Ultimate Field of Dreams|accessdate=2010-10-18|publisher=411MANIA.com|date=2007-12-10}}</ref>
Alessio made his [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/MMA/video_reviews/64864/History-of-the-UFC-12.10.07:-UFC-XXVI---Ultimate-Field-of-Dreams.htm|title=History of the UFC 12.10.07: UFC XXVI - Ultimate Field of Dreams|access-date=2010-10-18|publisher=411MANIA.com|date=2007-12-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607060853/http://www.411mania.com/MMA/video_reviews/64864/History-of-the-UFC-12.10.07%3A-UFC-XXVI---Ultimate-Field-of-Dreams.htm|archive-date=2011-06-07|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===EliteXC===
===EliteXC===
Alessio then signed a three-fight contract with [[EliteXC]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/29/5-oz-exclusive-john-alessio-signs-three-fight-contract-with-elitexc/|title=5 Oz. Exclusive: John Alessio signs three-fight contract with EliteXC|accessdate=2010-10-18|publisher=FIVEOUNCESOFPAIN.com|date=2008-07-29}}</ref> However, he did not fight for the promotion before they ceased operations in October 2008.
Alessio then signed a three-fight contract with [[EliteXC]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fiveouncesofpain.com/2008/07/29/5-oz-exclusive-john-alessio-signs-three-fight-contract-with-elitexc/|title=5 Oz. Exclusive: John Alessio signs three-fight contract with EliteXC|access-date=2010-10-18|publisher=FIVEOUNCESOFPAIN.com|date=2008-07-29}}</ref> However, he did not fight for the promotion before they ceased operations in October 2008.


===Ultimate Glory===
===Ultimate Glory===
Alessio faced [[Sergey Golyaev]] at Ultimate Glory 12 on October 16, 2010. He won the fight in the second round via kimura.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21062/alessio-carneiro-shamrock-high-linhares-and-beebe-among-weekend-winners.mma|title=
Alessio faced [[Sergey Golyaev]] at Ultimate Glory 12 on October 16, 2010. He won the fight in the second round via kimura.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/21062/alessio-carneiro-shamrock-high-linhares-and-beebe-among-weekend-winners.mma|title=Alessio, Carneiro, Shamrock, High, Linhares and Beebe among weekend winners|access-date=2010-10-18|publisher=MMAJUNKIE.com|date=2010-10-18|archive-date=2010-10-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101021184809/http://mmajunkie.com/news/21062/alessio-carneiro-shamrock-high-linhares-and-beebe-among-weekend-winners.mma|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Alessio, Carneiro, Shamrock, High, Linhares and Beebe among weekend winners|accessdate=2010-10-18|publisher=MMAJUNKIE.com|date=2010-10-18}}</ref>


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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bahadurzada-Alessio-Set-for-Jan-30-Glory-Tournament-Semifinals-27621|title=Bahadurzada-Alessio Set for Jan. 30 Glory Tournament Semifinals|accessdate=2010-10-19 |publisher=SHERDOG.com |date=2010-10-19}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bahadurzada-Alessio-Set-for-Jan-30-Glory-Tournament-Semifinals-27621|title=Bahadurzada-Alessio Set for Jan. 30 Glory Tournament Semifinals|access-date=2010-10-19 |publisher=SHERDOG.com |date=2010-10-19}}</ref>


===Return to UFC===
===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).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28096/john-alessio-returning-to-octagon-replaces-matt-wiman-at-ufc-145.mma|title=John Alessio returning to octagon, replaces Matt Wiman at UFC 145|author=MMAjunkie.com Staff|date=April 3, 2012|publisher=mmajunkie.com|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405154330/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28096/john-alessio-returning-to-octagon-replaces-matt-wiman-at-ufc-145.mma|archivedate=April 5, 2012|df=}}</ref>
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).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28096/john-alessio-returning-to-octagon-replaces-matt-wiman-at-ufc-145.mma|title=John Alessio returning to octagon, replaces Matt Wiman at UFC 145|author=MMAjunkie.com Staff|date=April 3, 2012|publisher=mmajunkie.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405154330/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28096/john-alessio-returning-to-octagon-replaces-matt-wiman-at-ufc-145.mma|archive-date=April 5, 2012}}</ref>


Alessio then faced [[Shane Roller]] on July 7, 2012 at [[UFC 148]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28646/john-alessio-vs-shane-roller-booked-for-ufc-148-in-july.mma|title=John Alessio vs. Shane Roller booked for UFC 148 in July |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=May 10, 2012}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Alessio then faced [[Shane Roller]] on July 7, 2012, at [[UFC 148]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/28646/john-alessio-vs-shane-roller-booked-for-ufc-148-in-july.mma|title=John Alessio vs. Shane Roller booked for UFC 148 in July|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=May 10, 2012|access-date=May 11, 2012|archive-date=May 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120513083937/http://mmajunkie.com/news/28646/john-alessio-vs-shane-roller-booked-for-ufc-148-in-july.mma|url-status=dead}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Burke |first1=Tim |title=UFC 148 Results: Shane Roller Takes Decision Over John Alessio |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2012/7/7/3143922/ufc-148-results-shane-roller-takes-decision-over-john-alessio |website=bloodyelbow.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=7 July 2012}}</ref>


Following his loss to Roller, Alessio was subsequently released from the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29957/john-alessio-released-from-ufc-unsure-of-next-step.mma |title=John Alessio released from UFC, unsure of next step |author=Steven Marrocco |date=July 31, 2012 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120802040949/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29957/john-alessio-released-from-ufc-unsure-of-next-step.mma |archivedate=August 2, 2012 |df= }}</ref>
Following his loss to Roller, Alessio was subsequently released from the UFC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/29957/john-alessio-released-from-ufc-unsure-of-next-step.mma |title=John Alessio released from UFC, unsure of next step |author=Steven Marrocco |date=July 31, 2012 |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120802040949/http://mmajunkie.com/news/29957/john-alessio-released-from-ufc-unsure-of-next-step.mma |archive-date=August 2, 2012 }}</ref>


===Aggression Fighting Championship===
===Aggression Fighting Championship===
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Alessio was scheduled to fight Tim Radcliffe at Global Warrior Challenge on June 29, 2013. However, he announced on Twitter on June 8 that a staph infection forced him to withdraw from the bout. Following that, Alessio announced that he had signed with Bellator MMA and will fight in the Lightweight tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://topmmanews.com/2013/06/02/alessio-signs-with-bellator-mma/|title=Alessio Signs With Bellator MMA|author=Top MMA News Staff|date=June 2, 2012|publisher=topmmanews.com}}</ref>
Alessio was scheduled to fight Tim Radcliffe at Global Warrior Challenge on June 29, 2013. However, he announced on Twitter on June 8 that a staph infection forced him to withdraw from the bout. Following that, Alessio announced that he had signed with Bellator MMA and will fight in the Lightweight tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://topmmanews.com/2013/06/02/alessio-signs-with-bellator-mma/|title=Alessio Signs With Bellator MMA|author=Top MMA News Staff|date=June 2, 2012|publisher=topmmanews.com}}</ref>


Alessio was originally scheduled to face Guillaume De Lorenzi at [[Bellator MMA: Season Ten|Bellator 119]] on May 9, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://topmmanews.com/2014/04/14/bellator-119-full-card-finalized-at-casino-rama-on-friday-may-9th/|title=Bellator 119 Full Card Finalized At Casino Rama On Friday, May 9th|publisher=TopMMANews.com|accessdate=2014-04-14}}</ref> However, De Lorenzi was forced out of the bout due to injury, and Alessio instead fought [[Eric Wisely]] at the event.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://topmmanews.com/2014/04/22/alessio-now-meets-wisely-at-bellator-119/|title=Alessio Now Meets Wisely At Bellator 119 |publisher=TopMMANews.com |accessdate=2014-04-22}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Alessio was originally scheduled to face Guillaume De Lorenzi at [[Bellator MMA: Season Ten|Bellator 119]] on May 9, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://topmmanews.com/2014/04/14/bellator-119-full-card-finalized-at-casino-rama-on-friday-may-9th/|title=Bellator 119 Full Card Finalized At Casino Rama On Friday, May 9th|publisher=TopMMANews.com|access-date=2014-04-14}}</ref> However, De Lorenzi was forced out of the bout due to injury, and Alessio instead fought [[Eric Wisely]] at the event.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://topmmanews.com/2014/04/22/alessio-now-meets-wisely-at-bellator-119/|title=Alessio Now Meets Wisely At Bellator 119 |publisher=TopMMANews.com |access-date=2014-04-22}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnston |first1=Mike |title=Alessio, Weichel victorious at Bellator 119 |url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/mma/ufc/john-alessio-daniel-weichel-victorious-at-bellator-119/ |website=sportsnet.ca |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=10 May 2014}}</ref>


Alessio faced [[David Rickels]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2015#Bellator 139|Bellator 139]] on June 26, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/7/8365855/bellator-139-slated-for-june-26-in-kansas|title=Bellator 139 slated for June 26 in Kansas|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Shaun Al-Shatti|date=April 7, 2015}}</ref> The fight was declared a no contest in the first round after Rickles landed an unintentional illegal knee on a hurt Alessio who was unable to continue.
Alessio faced [[David Rickels]] at [[Bellator MMA in 2015#Bellator 139|Bellator 139]] on June 26, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/7/8365855/bellator-139-slated-for-june-26-in-kansas|title=Bellator 139 slated for June 26 in Kansas|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Shaun Al-Shatti|date=April 7, 2015}}</ref> The fight was declared a no contest in the first round after Rickles landed an unintentional illegal knee rendering Alessio unable to continue.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Marrocco |first1=Steven |title=Bellator 139's David Rickels on no-contest: 'I wouldn't want to be guy that didn't get up' |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2015/07/bellator-139s-david-rickels-on-no-contest-i-wouldnt-want-to-be-guy-that-didnt-get-up |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=23 December 2021 |date=2 July 2015}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Alessio married Noelani Timas, an [http://www.importtuner.com/models/0605_impp_noelani_chase/viewall.html Import Tuner] model known as Noelani Chase on June 9, 2010 in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://recorder.co.clark.nv.us/OnCoreWebEcommerce/ShowDetails.aspx?sngID=19200777&ref=Search |title=Marriage Record for John Alessio |accessdate=2010-11-26 |publisher=Recorder.co.clark.nv.us |date=2010-06-10 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110825192139/https://recorder.co.clark.nv.us/OnCoreWebEcommerce/ShowDetails.aspx?sngID=19200777&ref=Search |archivedate=2011-08-25 |df= }}</ref> and he has one son prior to the relationship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://islandsportsnews.net/?p=9017 |title=Lessons Learned: John Alessio Settles Down |accessdate=2010-04-02 |publisher=ISLANDSPORTSNEWS.net |date=2010-03-21}}</ref>
Alessio married Noelani Timas, an [http://www.importtuner.com/models/0605_impp_noelani_chase/viewall.html Import Tuner] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130618231733/http://www.importtuner.com/models/0605_impp_noelani_chase/viewall.html |date=2013-06-18 }} model known as Noelani Chase on June 9, 2010, in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://recorder.co.clark.nv.us/OnCoreWebEcommerce/ShowDetails.aspx?sngID=19200777&ref=Search |title=Marriage Record for John Alessio |access-date=2010-11-26 |publisher=Recorder.co.clark.nv.us |date=2010-06-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110825192139/https://recorder.co.clark.nv.us/OnCoreWebEcommerce/ShowDetails.aspx?sngID=19200777&ref=Search |archive-date=2011-08-25 }}</ref> and he has one son prior to the relationship.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://islandsportsnews.net/?p=9017 |title=Lessons Learned: John Alessio Settles Down |access-date=2010-04-02 |publisher=ISLANDSPORTSNEWS.net |date=2010-03-21}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''[[TKO Major League MMA]]'''
**[[TKO Major League MMA#TKO World Welterweight Championship|TKO World Welterweight Championship]] (One-time)
*'''[[List of KOTC champions#Welterweight Championship|KOTC Welterweight Championship]]'''
*'''[[List of KOTC champions#Welterweight Championship|KOTC Welterweight Championship]]'''
**KOTC Welterweight Championship (One time)
**KOTC Welterweight Championship (One time)
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| {{nocontest}}NC
| {{nocontest}}NC
| align=center| 35–17 (2)
| align=center| {{nowrap|35–17 (2)}}
| [[David Rickels]]
| [[David Rickels]]
| NC (illegal knee)
| NC (illegal knee)
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| align=center| 4:59
| align=center| 4:59
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
| {{small|For [[List of WEC champions#Welterweight Championship|WEC Welterweight Championship]].}}
| {{small|For the [[List of WEC champions#Welterweight Championship|WEC Welterweight Championship]].}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
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| align=center| 5:00
| align=center| 5:00
| [[San Jacinto, California]], United States
| [[San Jacinto, California]], United States
| {{small|Won the [[List of KOTC champions#Welterweight Championship|KOTC Welterweight Championship]], Later vacated.}}
| {{small|Won the [[List of KOTC champions#Welterweight Championship|KOTC Welterweight Championship]]. Later vacated title.}}
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
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| John Delao
| John Delao
| TKO (punches)
| TKO (punches)
| World Freestyle Fighting 1
| World Freestyle Fighting 1
| {{dts|2002|April|13}}
| {{dts|2002|April|13}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1
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| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–5
| align=center| 8–5
| [[Thomas Denny (fighter)|Thomas Denny]]
| Thomas Denny
| Submission (keylock)
| Submission (keylock)
| [[2001 in King of the Cage#KOTC 11: Domination|KOTC 11: Domination]]
| [[2001 in King of the Cage#KOTC 11: Domination|KOTC 11: Domination]]
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| align=center| 1:43
| [[Cedar Rapids, Iowa]], United States
| [[Cedar Rapids, Iowa]], United States
| {{small|For [[UFC Welterweight Championship]].}}
| {{small|For the [[UFC Welterweight Championship]].}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
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| align=center| 1:20
| [[Honolulu, Hawaii]], United States
| [[Honolulu, Hawaii]], United States
| <small>Wins SuperBrawl 16 Middleweight Tournament</small>
| {{small|Won the SuperBrawl 16 Middleweight Tournament}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
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| align=center| 3:04
| align=center| 3:04
| [[Honolulu, Hawaii]], United States
| [[Honolulu, Hawaii]], United States
| <small>SuperBrawl 16 Middleweight Tournament Semifinals</small>
| {{small|SuperBrawl 16 Middleweight Tournament Semifinals}}
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[List of Bellator MMA alumni]]
*[[List of Bellator MMA alumni]]
*[[List of Canadian UFC fighters]]
*[[List of male mixed martial artists]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.john-alessio.com/ Official Website]
*[http://www.john-alessio.com/ Official Website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100315151520/http://www.john-alessio.com/ |date=2010-03-15 }}
*{{Sherdog}}
*{{Sherdog}}
*{{UFC|john-alessio}}


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Latest revision as of 01:06, 19 November 2024

John Alessio
Born (1979-07-05) July 5, 1979 (age 45)
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Other namesThe Natural
NationalityCanadian
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionLightweight
Welterweight
Reach75 in (191 cm)
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada, United States
TeamXtreme Couture
Years active1998–2015
Mixed martial arts record
Total54
Wins35
By knockout11
By submission14
By decision8
Unknown2
Losses17
By knockout2
By submission7
By decision7
By disqualification1
No contests2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

John Paul Alessio (born July 5, 1979) 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.

Background

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Alessio was born and raised Duncan, British Columbia, where he began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and kickboxing, before moving to San Jose, California at the age of 19 in order to pursue his dream of becoming a professional fighter. During his professional mixed martial arts career, Alessio has also won two national BMX trick biking championships.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

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Ultimate Fighting Championship

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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.[2]

EliteXC

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Alessio then signed a three-fight contract with EliteXC.[3] However, he did not fight for the promotion before they ceased operations in October 2008.

Ultimate Glory

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Alessio faced Sergey Golyaev at Ultimate Glory 12 on October 16, 2010. He won the fight in the second round via kimura.[4]

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.[5]

Return to UFC

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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).[6]

Alessio then faced Shane Roller on July 7, 2012, at UFC 148.[7] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

Following his loss to Roller, Alessio was subsequently released from the UFC.[9]

Aggression Fighting Championship

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On September 13, Alessio signed with Aggression Fighting Championship. He headlined their AFC 13 show in Victoria, British Columbia on November 3.[10] Alessio faced Dave Mazany in the main event.[11] The bout ended in No Contest due to Mazany accidentally poking Alessio in the eye.[12]

Bellator MMA

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Alessio was scheduled to fight Tim Radcliffe at Global Warrior Challenge on June 29, 2013. However, he announced on Twitter on June 8 that a staph infection forced him to withdraw from the bout. Following that, Alessio announced that he had signed with Bellator MMA and will fight in the Lightweight tournament.[13]

Alessio was originally scheduled to face Guillaume De Lorenzi at Bellator 119 on May 9, 2014.[14] However, De Lorenzi was forced out of the bout due to injury, and Alessio instead fought Eric Wisely at the event.[15] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[16]

Alessio faced David Rickels at Bellator 139 on June 26, 2015.[17] The fight was declared a no contest in the first round after Rickles landed an unintentional illegal knee rendering Alessio unable to continue.[18]

Personal life

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Alessio married Noelani Timas, an Import Tuner Archived 2013-06-18 at the Wayback Machine model known as Noelani Chase on June 9, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada.[19] and he has one son prior to the relationship.[20]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
54 matches 35 wins 17 losses
By knockout 10 2
By submission 17 7
By decision 8 7
By disqualification 0 1
No contests 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
NC 35–17 (2) David Rickels NC (illegal knee) Bellator 139 June 26, 2015 1 2:24 Mulvane, Kansas, United States
Win 35–17 (1) Eric Wisely Decision (unanimous) Bellator 119 May 9, 2014 3 5:00 Rama, Ontario, Canada
Loss 34–17 (1) Will Brooks Decision (unanimous) Bellator 101 September 27, 2013 3 5:00 Portland, Oregon, United States Bellator Season 9 Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal
NC 34–16 (1) Dave Mazany No Contest (eye poke) AFC 13: Natural Selection November 3, 2012 1 N/A Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Loss 34–16 Shane Roller Decision (unanimous) UFC 148 July 7, 2012 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 34–15 Mark Bocek Decision (unanimous) UFC 145 April 21, 2012 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 34–14 Ryan Healy Decision (unanimous) Score Fighting Series 4 March 16, 2012 3 5:00 Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Win 33–14 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 Shawn Fitzsimmons Submission (rear-naked choke) Superior Cage Combat 2 August 20, 2011 2 3:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 31–14 Siyar Bahadurzada TKO (punches) United Glory 13 March 19, 2011 1 1:55 Charleroi, Belgium Welterweight Tournament Semifinal bout.
Win 31–13 Phil Collins TKO (punches) TPF 7: Deck the Halls December 2, 2010 3 0:35 Lemoore, California, United States Won the Vacant Tachi Palace Fights Welterweight Championship.
Win 30–13 Sergey Golyaev Submission (kimura) United Glory 12 October 16, 2010 2 2:51 Amsterdam, Netherlands Welterweight Tournament quarterfinal bout.
Win 29–13 War Machine Submission (rear-naked choke) TPF 5: Stars and Strikes July 9, 2010 3 2:24 Lemoore, California, United States
Win 28–13 Chris Clements Submission (guillotine choke) W-1 MMA 4: Bad Blood March 20, 2010 1 4:24 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 27–13 Matt Delanoit Submission (rear-naked choke) ROF 37: Warlords March 5, 2010 1 2:46 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Win 26–13 Luigi Fioravanti KO (punches) MFC 22 October 2, 2009 3 1:34 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 25–13 Andrew Buckland Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 21 May 16, 2009 1 2:53 Enoch, Alberta, Canada
Loss 24–13 André Galvão Submission (armbar) Dream 8 April 5, 2009 1 7:34 Nagoya, Japan Welterweight Grand Prix First Round.
Loss 24–12 Paul Daley KO (punches) MFC 19: Long Time Coming December 5, 2008 2 2:18 Enoch, Alberta, Canada
Win 24–11 Gideon Ray TKO (punches) SuperFights MMA: Night of Combat 2 October 11, 2008 1 0:45 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 23–11 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 Brock Larson DQ (knee to downed fighter) WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann March 26, 2008 1 1:50 Paradise, Nevada, United States
Win 22–10 Todd Moore Decision (unanimous) WEC 31 December 12, 2007 3 5:00 Paradise, Nevada, United States
Win 21–10 Marcelo Brito Decision (unanimous) WEC 30 September 5, 2007 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 20–10 Alex Serdyukov Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 28 June 3, 2007 1 1:17 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 19–10 Carlos Condit Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 26: Condit vs. Alessio March 24, 2007 2 4:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States For the WEC Welterweight Championship.
Win 19–9 Brian Gassaway Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 25 January 20, 2007 1 4:50 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 18–9 Thiago Alves Decision (unanimous) Ortiz vs. Shamrock 3: The Final Chapter October 10, 2006 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 18–8 Alex Serdyukov Submission (rear-naked choke) WEC 23: Hot August Fights August 17, 2006 3 1:52 Lemoore, California, United States
Loss 17–8 Diego Sanchez Decision (unanimous) UFC 60: Hughes vs. Gracie May 27, 2006 3 5:00 Los Angeles, California, United States
Win 17–7 Savant Young Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Shock and Awe October 1, 2005 3 2:09 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 16–7 Shannon Ritch TKO (punches) KOTC 58: Prime Time August 5, 2005 1 0:41 San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss 15–7 Jonathan Goulet Decision (split) TKO 18: Impact November 26, 2004 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 15–6 Brandon Olsen Submission (armbar) ETB: Enter the Beast March 6, 2004 1 2:59 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Win 14–6 Ronald Jhun Decision (unanimous) KOTC 29: Renegades September 5, 2003 3 5:00 San Jacinto, California, United States Won the KOTC Welterweight Championship. Later vacated title.
Loss 13–6 Jason Black Decision (split) UCC 12: Adrenaline January 25, 2003 3 5:00 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 13–5 Eiji Mitsuoka TKO (doctor stoppage) PRIDE The Best Vol.2 July 20, 2002 2 3:13 Tokyo, Japan
Win 12–5 Chris Brennan TKO (punches) KOTC 15: Bad Intentions June 22, 2002 1 2:20 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 11–5 John Delao TKO (punches) World Freestyle Fighting 1 April 13, 2002 1 1:22 Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Win 10–5 Nassor Lewis Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC 12: Cold Blood February 9, 2002 1 2:07 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win 9–5 Sean Pierson KO (head kick) UCC 7: Bad Boyz January 25, 2002 2 1:14 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 8–5 Thomas Denny Submission (keylock) KOTC 11: Domination September 29, 2001 1 1:55 San Jacinto, California, United States
Loss 7–5 Joe Doerksen Submission (rear-naked choke) Superbrawl: Futurebrawl 2000 November 14, 2000 2 3:48 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss 7–4 Pat Miletich Submission (armbar) UFC 26 June 9, 2000 2 1:43 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States For the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Win 7–3 Jay R. Palmer Submission (rear-naked choke) SuperBrawl 16 February 8, 2000 1 1:20 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Won the SuperBrawl 16 Middleweight Tournament
Win 6–3 John Chrisostomo TKO (punches) SuperBrawl 16 February 8, 2000 2 3:04 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States SuperBrawl 16 Middleweight Tournament Semifinals
Loss 5–3 Egan Inoue Submission (rear-naked choke) SuperBrawl 15 December 7, 1999 1 2:41 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win 5–2 Jason Meaders Decision (unanimous) Neutral Grounds 13 November 20, 1999 3 5:00 Lakeside, California, United States
Loss 4–2 Kousei Kubota Submission (kimura) Pancrase: Breakthrough 9 October 25, 1999 1 10:53 Tokyo, Japan
Win 4–1 Fritz Borchardt TKO (strikes) Extreme Challenge 28 October 9, 1999 1 2:12 Ogden, Utah, United States
Win 3–1 Ben Earwood Decision (split) Extreme Challenge 28 October 9, 1999 1 13:00 Ogden, Utah, United States
Loss 2–1 David Harris Submission (rear-naked choke) Bas Rutten Invitational 2 April 24, 1999 1 8:32 Littleton, Colorado, United States
Win 2–0 Derek McClinton Submission (heel hook) Ultimate Battle May 17, 1998 1 1:44 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Win 1–0 Mike Headley Submission (arm-triangle choke) Ultimate Battle May 17, 1998 1 5:28 Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "John Alessio". Archived from the original on 2014-05-17. Retrieved 2014-05-17.
  2. ^ "History of the UFC 12.10.07: UFC XXVI - Ultimate Field of Dreams". 411MANIA.com. 2007-12-10. Archived from the original on 2011-06-07. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
  3. ^ "5 Oz. Exclusive: John Alessio signs three-fight contract with EliteXC". FIVEOUNCESOFPAIN.com. 2008-07-29. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
  4. ^ "Alessio, Carneiro, Shamrock, High, Linhares and Beebe among weekend winners". MMAJUNKIE.com. 2010-10-18. Archived from the original on 2010-10-21. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
  5. ^ "Bahadurzada-Alessio Set for Jan. 30 Glory Tournament Semifinals". SHERDOG.com. 2010-10-19. Retrieved 2010-10-19.
  6. ^ MMAjunkie.com Staff (April 3, 2012). "John Alessio returning to octagon, replaces Matt Wiman at UFC 145". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012.
  7. ^ "John Alessio vs. Shane Roller booked for UFC 148 in July". mmajunkie.com. May 10, 2012. Archived from the original on May 13, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2012.
  8. ^ Burke, Tim (7 July 2012). "UFC 148 Results: Shane Roller Takes Decision Over John Alessio". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  9. ^ Steven Marrocco (July 31, 2012). "John Alessio released from UFC, unsure of next step". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on August 2, 2012.
  10. ^ Top MMA News Staff (September 13, 2012). "John Alessio Signs With Aggression FC". topmmanews.com.
  11. ^ Top MMA News Staff (October 25, 2012). "Aggression Announces Official AFC 13 Victoria Card". topmmanews.com.
  12. ^ Top MMA News Staff (November 3, 2012). "Aggression FC 13 Results - Mazany vs Alessio Ends in No Contest". topmmanews.com.
  13. ^ Top MMA News Staff (June 2, 2012). "Alessio Signs With Bellator MMA". topmmanews.com.
  14. ^ "Bellator 119 Full Card Finalized At Casino Rama On Friday, May 9th". TopMMANews.com. Retrieved 2014-04-14.
  15. ^ "Alessio Now Meets Wisely At Bellator 119". TopMMANews.com. Retrieved 2014-04-22.
  16. ^ Johnston, Mike (10 May 2014). "Alessio, Weichel victorious at Bellator 119". sportsnet.ca. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  17. ^ Shaun Al-Shatti (April 7, 2015). "Bellator 139 slated for June 26 in Kansas". mmafighting.com.
  18. ^ Marrocco, Steven (2 July 2015). "Bellator 139's David Rickels on no-contest: 'I wouldn't want to be guy that didn't get up'". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 23 December 2021.
  19. ^ "Marriage Record for John Alessio". Recorder.co.clark.nv.us. 2010-06-10. Archived from the original on 2011-08-25. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
  20. ^ "Lessons Learned: John Alessio Settles Down". ISLANDSPORTSNEWS.net. 2010-03-21. Retrieved 2010-04-02.
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