CALGARY – John Makdessi knew he had to stay focused against a dangerous opponent like Ross Pearson at UFC on FOX 30. He also knew that he had to take some risks to deliver the kind of exciting fight that would entertain the fans at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. That required a delicate balance that Makdessi (16-6 MMA, 9-6 UFC) might not have been capable of a few years ago, he admitted, but these days things are different. “I consider myself a smart fighter,” Makdessi, who won a unanimous decision victory in a spirited, bloody battle, told MMAjunkie after the bout. “I consider myself a defensive fighter who takes his time. But also, I had to put myself in a very uncomfortable situation today.