A professional since 2007, he competed in the Shooto: Brazil, Ultimate Fighting Championship, and was also a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil.
A native of Macapa, Amapa, Brazil, John Macapa was born on 18th of November 1986. His star sign is Scorpio. By nationality he is Brazilian and his ethnicity is under-review.
Before starting his MMA career professionally, Macapa served as a shop assistant and motorcycle courier.
Macapa John has amassed an enormous wealth through his professional MMA career. Currently, his net worth is under review but looking at his successful career, his net worth is assumed to be no less than the seven-digit figure.
In 2007, Macapa began his MMA career professionally. He compiled an undefeated record of 12-0-1, (win-loss-draw), fighting entirely in his native Brazil. Also, he was ranked at No. 8 in the category best featherweight prospect in BloodyElbow.com’s 2012 scouting report.
In March 2012, it was announced that Macapa would be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. In the entry bout, he defeated Giovanni da Silva Santos. Jr by submission the round one and made his way into the house.
Further, he was selected 3rd by Wanderlei Silva to be on Team Wanderlei. However, in the quarter-final of the tournament, he was defeated by his opponent Rodrigo Damn via split decision after round three.
On 23rd June 2012, Macapa made his UFC debut at UFC 147, where he faced Hugo Viana. He lost the fight via split decision in the round three.
In fall of 2014, Macapa signed with Bellator MMA, making his debut on 10th October against Scott Cleve in Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States. He kissed the victory in his promotional debut via split decision.
Macapa started 2015, fighting against Fabricio Guerreiro at Bellator 136. He won the fight again via split decision. Macapa subsequently faced Gleristone Santos at Bellator 143 and successful beat his opponent via split decision.
In 2016, he had just one fight and that was on 3rd December at Bellator 167, where he faced Justin Lawrence. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
On 14th April 2017, Macapa faced Daniel Weichel at Bellator 177. He lost the fight via split decision.
Again at Bellator 184, he was defeated by Pat Curran in the round three via unanimous decision.
John Macapa, 31, has maintained his personal life in low key. Thus far, he has not shared any information about his love life to the outer world, not even his relationship status. However, on 5th March 2018, he shared a photo with a gorgeous lady named, Bru Magu, via Instagram, with a lovey-dovey caption. But none of them has confirmed anything about their relationship. Hence, he might be single and unmarried at the moment.
Apart from his love life, Macapa is a family person. He often uploads beautiful pictures with his mom.
His house was among hundreds destroyed in a fire tragedy in Macapa, Brazil, in October 2013.
