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#4. John Makdessi (16-6) vs. Jesus Pinedo (16-4-1) (Lightweight)
Both fighters spent a majority of the first round finding their range. The fans predictably booed as the fighters shadow kicked without landing much.
There was just one noteworthy exchange in the first round which also didn't have a conclusive outcome. Cormier urged the fighters to get going on commentary. Yes, the action was that tepid.
Known as the city of action, the Nashville fans weren't happy and made their displeasure evident with a chorus of boos.
The second round started with a little more urgency as Makdessi caught a body kick from Pinedo, which imbalanced the latter. However, there still wasn't much to talk about until the final 30 seconds of the second round. Both men connected with a few leg kicks and body kicks until they engaged in a wild brawl in the dying stages of the second round.
Makdessi caught Pinedo's leg and unleashed a few close-range punches. Pinedo may have taken the round, though, as he landed a solid left high kick and got a few significant strikes to his name. It was still a very tough fight to score.
It was the same old story in the final round as Makdessi and Pinedo exchanged low and high kicks. Makdessi favored the right thigh of Pinedo, who got warned by Herb Dean to engage. Pinedo showed good movement but didn't back it up with the total strikes landed.
Makdessi was outstriking Pinedo by a 2:1 ratio as the fight entered the final 20 seconds. Pinedo kept taunting Makdessi, who was cautious enough to not take the bait.
They went the distance as the boos rained.
Result: John Makdessi def. Jesus Pinedo via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
It may not have been the most fun fight to watch but Makdessi wouldn't complain as he notched up his 3rd straight victory. It was a disappointing showing by Pinedo, whose 7-fight win streak came to a lackluster halt.
