John 'The Natural' Alessio


Alessio Wins with Third Round Knockout! 10/05/2009 John Alessio won his welterweight battle against fellow UFC veteran Luigi Fioravonti when he connected with a sharp combination at the 94 second mark of the third round of the Maximum Fighting Championship's MFC 22: Payoff event. It was a big win for john and puts him closer to contending for the MFC welterweight title! For more information log onto www.maximumfighting.com


John Alessio Struggles in Dream Tournament 04/06/2009 John 'The Natural' Alessio fell victim to grappling superstar Andre Galvao at Dream 8 in Tokyo, Japan this weekend. It was a tough loss for John and marks his second defeat in a row. Both fighters started the match slow, giving respect to each other's abilities. Alessio has stronger stand up skills and it showed but once the fight went to the ground Galvao was able to lock in an arm bar that ended John's night. John is a veteran fighter and will return better than ever!


Alessio Living the Dream 03/30/2009 John 'The Natural' Alessio will face Brazilian Jiu Jitsu superstar Andre Galvao at Dream 8 on April 5th in Tokyo, Japan. John will be looking to welcome his opponent to the world of MMA in brutal fashion. Will John's veteran experience be enough to bring down Galvao, who is coming off of a spectacular year in which he won many major grappling tournaments? Be sure to tune into HDNet for all of the action as Alessio unleashes his skills with a vengeance. For more information log onto www.dreamofficial.com


Alessio Falls to Daley 12/07/2008 John 'The Natural' Alessio was not the usual explosive and dynamic fighter we've seen throughout his career when he faced Paul Daley at MFC 19. Unable to score any takedowns in the first round, Alessio took some heavy shots along the way. In round 2, it was more of the same until a powerful Daley strike left Alessio unable to defend himself and the fight was stopped. John is a true warrior of the sport and will be back. For more information log onto www.maximumfighting.com


Alessio vs Daley: Long Time Coming 11/24/2008 John 'The Natural' Alessio returns at the Maximum Fighting Championship 19: Long Time Coming to face England's Paul Daley on December 5th in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. John has won five of his last six fights with the one loss coming via disqualification. Alessio is on a roll and has his eyes on Daley now! For more information log onto www.maximumfighting.com


Alessio Crushes Ray! 10/13/2008 John Alessio and Gideon Ray shared a mutual animosity that could only lead to someone getting knocked out when they met at the Thomas & Mack Center on Saturday night. Unfortunately for Ray, it was he that took the beating. Forty five seconds, a counter left hook, and several hammer fists brought a devastating end to Gideon's night. Alessio continues to improve and impress! For more information log onto www.sherdog.com


Alessio vs Ray at SuperFightsMMA! 09/25/2008 John 'The Natural' Alessio returns to meet veteran Gideon Ray at SuperFightsMMA - A Night of Combat II at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Don't miss John in action as he continues to work his way to a championship! For more information log onto www.unlvtickets.com


John Alessio Defeats Pete Spratt 06/21/2008 It was an exciting fight for the fans as Pete Spratt did his best to upset crowd favorite John 'The Natural' Alessio tonight. Despite having trouble with Spratt's standup game early on, it was just a matter of time before John finished the fight via rear naked choke in the second round. Alessio continues his rise!


Alessio vs Spratt! 06/10/2008 John 'The Natural' Alessio will have to bring his best to the fight when he faces mma veteran Pete Spratt on Friday, June 20th at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. This will be John's first fight since his controversial disqualification against Brock Larson. John is ready to go and eager to show Spratt what he can do! For more information log onto www.unlvtickets.com


Alessio Disqualified due to Illegal Knee. 03/26/2008 The fight between John Alessio and Brock Larson was supposed to be a battle and have the winner moving on to face the Champion Carlos Condit. Instead the fight ended in disqualification leaving the fans wondering what would have been. After sweeping his opponent with ease, Alessio delivered a crushing right knee to Larson’s jaw while he was still down on the ground. The strike was deemed to be too severe and Larson could not continue. Both men clearly stated their growing dislike for one another and and a rematch could be in order. For more information log onto www.wec.tv


Body English After Party! 03/21/2008 Come join Doug Marshall, Brian Stann, and John Alessio at Body English after another big night of WEC fights on Wednesday, March 26th. Body English is inside of the Hardrock Hotel & Casino and the party will start directly after the fights. Come meet Marshall, Stann, Alessio and other big names as they party with friends and fans. For more information log onto www.bodyenglish.com


John 'The Natural' Alessio Returns to Fight Brock Larson 02/26/2008 John 'The Natural' Alessio will be facing fellow contender Brock Larson in Las Vegas on March 26th. John has won four of his last five fights and Larson has lost just once in his last eleven. Both fighters are as good as it gets at 170lbs and the winner of this bout will be in line for another shot at the title. Expect this to be a great fight! For more information log onto www.wec.tv


John "The Natural Alessio" Back in Action Against Noble 01/02/2008 John "The Natural" Alessio returns to the cage on February 1st against veteran Derrick Noble. Alessio and Noble will make up part of the main event at Hardcore Championship Fighting: Destiny in Calgary, Alberta. Look for John to keep his hot streak alive and continue to stake his claim as a dangerous fighter in the 170lbs division. For more information log onto www.cfseries.com


John Alessio & Doug Marshall After Party! 12/07/2007 Come join John "The Natural" Alessio and Doug "The Rhino" Marshall as they bring you "Fight Night's" hottest after party at Rum Jungle inside the Mandalay Bay. This will be a great event that you will not want to miss! The party will be hosted by both fighters and begins directly after the WEC fights on December 12, 2007. There will be plenty of girls, and celebrities with DJ Echo spinning today's hottest hits. Dress to impress as proper attire is required to get into the event. For bottle and VIP reservations please call: (702) 632-7408 . For more information log onto www.chinagrillmgt.com


Alessio Looks for Moore! 11/29/2007 John "The Natural" Alessio takes on Todd Moore on two weeks notice. Moore was originally supposed to face Luis Sapo from Brazil but was injured late last week. With the shift in lineup, Alessio was called upon to fill the void. Already training with an active schedule, Alessio gladly accepted the fight and looks forward to another victory before the years end! For more information log onto www.wec.tv


"The Natural" Victorious Again! 09/05/2007 John “The Natural” Alessio cruised to a unanimous decision victory Wednesday night against Marcelo Brito. Alessio who continually put Brito on the mat and peppered him with leg kicks and punches over the top dominated the fight. This win puts Alessio right back in the number one contender spot to rematch current welterweight champion Carlos Condit. For more information log onto www.wec.tv


Alessio Back in Action! 08/01/2007 John “The Natural” Alessio plans to continue his winning ways on September 5th when he faces Marcelo Brito of Brazil. Alessio is coming off a quick submission victory over his last opponent and expects to finish Brito early on as well. Brito is relatively unknown but poses a dangerous submission game which Alessio plans on neutralizing with his depth of experience. This should be a great technical match which will have the winner in the #1 contender spot in the WEC welterweight division. For more information log onto www.wec.tv


Canadian Defeats Russian Serdyukov! 06/04/2007 In his first fight after battling Carlos Condit in a bid for the WEC Welterweight Championship, John “The Natural” Alessio wasted little time in getting rid of Alex Serdyukov. Alessio, who scored a submission victory over Serdyukov last year, got another one Sunday when he snapped on a guillotine choke and forced the Russian to tap at 1:19 of the first round. Alessio, who said he left his fight in the gym when he met Condit on March 24, was aggressive from the beginning. Serdyukov shot in on Alessio and tried for a takedown, but Alessio slapped on a guillotine and Serdyukov quickly tapped. "It's my move, man," Alessio said. And now that Alessio has your attention, Condit but take quick notice as well because The Natural is on his way back to slap it on him. For more information log onto www.wec.tv


Alessio After Party! 05/29/2007 Come celebrate "The Natural" John Alessio's WEC victory over Alex Serdyukov at Treasures Gentleman’s Club on June 3. He'll be welcoming special guest Brock Larson who will be celebrating his own victory over Kevin Knabjian. Book your VIP reservations now by calling 702-257-3030 for an unbelievable experience and a night of fun with these two phenomenal athletes at John Alessio's Official Vegas Party Spot. For more information log onto www.treasureslasvegas.com


Alessio Looks Forward to Rematch! 05/01/2007 “The Natural” John Alessio will take on tough Russian, Alex Serduykov, at WEC 28 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on June 3. These two warriors fought last summer when Alessio finished him with a rear-naked choke in the third round. Serduykov has been clamoring for a rematch ever since and may have gotten more than he could wish for when he steps in to the cage with #1 Welterweight contender, Alessio. Alessio knows this bout will set him up for a much-deserved title shot soon. For more information log onto www.wec.tv


Alessio Loses Title Match! 03/24/2007 John “The Natural” Alessio suffered a disappointing loss in his WEC welterweight title attempt. It was a tough fought technical battle but in the end Carlos Condit would walk away with the belt! After a very competitive first round the contest would end with only one second to go in the 2nd round by way of rear naked choke! This was a great technical fight as both competitors showed great heart and determination! For more information log onto www.wec.tv


Alessio & Stann Afterparty! 03/19/2007 Come celebrate John Alessio’s WEC Welterweight Championship victory and Brian Stann’s continued undefeated dominance at the Voodoo Lounge at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 24. The 180-degree view of the Vegas Valley from the outside dance floor on the 51st floor provides the perfect backdrop for a decadent Sin City night. Voodoo is a full-fledged, multilevel nightlife experience. Be sure to dress to impress. For more information log onto www.voodoolv.com


Alessio Eyes Title! 02/24/2007 John “The Natural” Alessio has his sights set on the vacant WEC Welterweight Title. On March 24th live from the Hardrock Hotel in Las Vegas, NV Alessio will face top ten contender Carlos “Natural Born Killer” Condit. Both have a wealth of experience and are coming off Impressive wins in their previous WEC fights! Alessio is currently in training camp with Xtreme Couture and plans on bringing the belt home on March 24th! For more information log onto www.wec.tv


Alessio Looks Great againest Gassaway! 02/20/2007 John Alessio delivered one of his best performances yet against seasoned veteran Brian Gassaway! Alessio wasted no time in getting this fight to the ground where he peppered Gassaway with multiple shots while securing full mount. It wouldn’t be long before Gassaway would give us his back and be submitted by a rear naked choke at 4:50 of the first round. For more information log onto www.wec.tv


Alessio loses tough fought battle! 10/10/2006 “The Natural” John Alessio left it all in the cage Tuesday night as he lost a unanimous decision to Thiago Alves. The hometown favorite Alves was successful in stopping the takedown and was able to land his leg kicks, which earned him the victory. Alessio continually moved forward applying the pressure on Alves but never got his offense going the way he would of liked to. Alessio is disappointed about the loss but vows to come back stronger than ever!


Alessio to face The Pitbull! 09/12/2006 “The Natural” John Alessio will be making his return to the Octogan to face American Top Team standout Thiago “Pitbull” Alves. This welterweight match up will feature two very dangerous competitors who are both coming off losses and need a win to stay in the mix. Alessio is very excited about coming back to the UFC and intends on leaving the cage with a win! The two will meet at UFC Fight Night live from the Seminole Hard Rock in Florida, which will be broadcast live on Spike TV. For more information log onto www.ufc.com


"The Natural" Wins Big in the WEC! 08/18/2006 “The Natural” John Alessio came out victorious at WEC “Hot August Nights” Thursday night. He faced a tough test as he took on Alex “The Russian Nightmare” Serdyukov who was moving down from middleweight to face Alessio. The size difference was apparent by fight time as Alessio was the much smaller of the two. The bout was a war from the opening bell which saw both opponents go back and forth in a see saw battle. Serdyukov had Alessio in trouble late in the second round but the tides turned going into the third round. Alessio was able to put his opponent down with some big shots and secure a rear naked choke at the 1:52 mark of the third round. Alessio was very happy with the win and looks forward to fighting in September.


Alessio at WEC 23! 08/04/2006 “The Natural” John Alessio will be on the upcoming WEC “Hot August Nights” on the 17th of this month. He will square off against Alex “The Russian Nightmare” Serdyukov at a catch weight of 175 lbs. Serdyukov is best known for his recent victory over Mark Weir and is coming down in weight to face Alessio. This will be a tough test for Alessio who will be moving up in weight to face this hungry young challenger. For more information log onto www.wec.tv

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