Jamie Mullarkey

Australian mixed martial arts fighter

Jamie Mullarkey
BornJamie Mullarkey
(1994-08-17) 17 August 1994 (age 29)
Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach74 in (188 cm)[1]
StyleBrazilian jiu-jitsu
TeamMagnus MMA (2011–present)[2]
Central Coast MMA (2017–present)[3]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Noah Magnus[4]
Years active2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total24
Wins17
By knockout10
By submission3
By decision4
Losses7
By knockout5
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jamie Mullarkey (born 17 August 1994) is an Australian mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Mullarkey grew up in Central Coast area, attending Erina High School.[2] He began training mixed martial arts at the age of 14 during rugby off-seasons to keep in shape.[3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Starting his professional career in 2013, Mullarkey compiled a 12–2 record on the regional Australian scene, winning the UFN Lightweight Championship, Super Fight MMA Lightweight Championship, and BRACE Featherweight Championship in the process.[5][6] He also fought future UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski for the Australian Fighting Championship Featherweight title, losing the bout in the first round via KO.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mullarkey made his UFC debut against fellow newcomer, Brad Riddell at UFC 243 on 5 October 2019. He lost the bout via unanimous decision but took home the Fight of the Night bonus.[8]

Mullarkey was expected to face Jalin Turner on 3 February 2020 at UFC Fight Night 168.[9] However Mullarkey was forced to withdraw from the bout due to injury and he was replaced by Joshua Culibao.[10]

Mullarkey made his sophomore appearance in the organization against Farès Ziam at UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie on 18 October 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[11]

Mullarkey faced Khama Worthy at UFC 260 on 27 March 2021.[12] He won via knockout within the first minute of the bout.[13]

Mullarkey faced Devonte Smith on October 2, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 193.[14] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[15] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[16]

Mullarkey faced Jalin Turner on March 5, 2022 at UFC 272.[17] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[18]

Mullarkey faced Michael Johnson on July 9, 2022 at UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev.[19] He won the fight via split decision.[20] The bout earned the Fight of the Night bonus award.[21]

Mullarkey was scheduled to face Magomed Mustafaev on October 22, 2022 at UFC 280.[22] However, Mullarkey pulled out in mid-September due to injury.[23]

Mullarkey was scheduled to face Nasrat Haqparast on February 12, 2023, at UFC 284.[24] However, Haqparast withdrew due to undisclosed reason and was replaced by promotional newcomer Francisco Prado.[25] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[26]

Mullarkey was scheduled to face Guram Kutatuledze on June 3, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 46.[27] However, Kutatuledze withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Muhammad Naimov.[28] Mullarkey lost the bout via technical knockout in the second round.[29]

Mullarkey faced John Makdessi on September 10, 2023, at UFC 293.[30] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[31]

Mullarkey faced Nasrat Haqparast on December 9, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 233.][32] He lost the fight via knockout in round one.[33]

Mullarkey is scheduled to face Mauricio Ruffy on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301.[34]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches 17 wins 7 losses
By knockout 10 5
By submission 3 0
By decision 4 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 17–7 Nasrat Haqparast TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez December 9, 2023 1 1:44 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 17–6 John Makdessi Decision (unanimous) UFC 293 September 10, 2023 3 5:00 Sydney, Australia
Loss 16–6 Muhammad Naimov TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi June 3, 2023 2 2:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 16–5 Francisco Prado Decision (unanimous) UFC 284 February 12, 2023 3 5:00 Perth, Australia
Win 15–5 Michael Johnson Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev July 9, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 14–5 Jalin Turner TKO (punches) UFC 272 March 5, 2022 2 0:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 14–4 Devonte Smith TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker October 2, 2021 2 2:51 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 13–4 Khama Worthy KO (punches) UFC 260 March 27, 2021 1 0:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 12–4 Farès Ziam Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie October 18, 2020 3 5:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss 12–3 Brad Riddell Decision (unanimous) UFC 243 October 5, 2019 3 5:00 Melbourne, Australia Fight of the Night.
Win 12–2 Edimar Teixeira TKO (retirement) Superfight MMA 11 May 3, 2019 2 5:00 Punchbowl, Australia Defended the SFMMA Lightweight Championship.
Win 11–2 Abel Brites TKO (punches) Superfight MMA 9 November 16, 2018 2 1:51 Punchbowl, Australia Won the SFMMA Lightweight Championship.
Win 10–2 Josh Togo TKO (punches) Urban Fight Night 15 April 14, 2018 1 5:00 Liverpool, Australia Return to Lightweight. Won the UFN Lightweight Championship.
Win 9–2 Jesse Medina TKO (punches) BRACE 51 October 28, 2017 3 N/A Sydney, Australia
Loss 8–2 Luke Catubig TKO (elbows) BRACE 42 August 13, 2016 2 4:19 Canberra, Australia
Loss 8–1 Alexander Volkanovski KO (punch) AFC 15 May 19, 2016 1 3:23 Melbourne, Australia For the AFC Featherweight Championship.
Win 8–0 Greg Criticos Submission (rear-naked choke) BRACE 37 November 21, 2015 2 3:01 Canberra, Australia Won the BRACE Featherweight Championship.
Win 7–0 David Simmons TKO (punches) BRACE 36 September 19, 2015 1 2:47 Sydney, Australia
Win 6–0 Stefan Rosa Submission (rear-naked choke) BRACE 33 April 18, 2015 1 4:13 Newcastle, Australia
Win 5–0 JJ Van Aswegen TKO (knee injury) BRACE: Tournament Season 1 Final November 22, 2014 1 0:59 Canberra, Australia
Win 4–0 Byron Cowell Submission (rear-naked choke) BRACE 28 August 8, 2014 1 4:47 Cammeray, Australia
Win 3–0 Joshua Pecastaing TKO (punches) BRACE 26 March 15, 2014 3 0:49 Sydney, Australia Return to Featherweight.
Win 2–0 David Greaves Decision (unanimous) Roshambo MMA 2 February 1, 2014 3 5:00 Brisbane, Australia Lightweight debut.
Win 1–0 Luke Hume TKO (punches) BRACE 23 October 26, 2013 1 4:59 Townsville, Australia Featherweight debut.

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See also

References

  1. ^ "Jamie Mullarkey". Ultimate Fighting Championship. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b Kim Braddish (18 September 2019). "MMA fighter Jamie Mullarkey from Holgate signs with the UFC!". Hit Network.
  3. ^ a b James Averis (2 October 2019). "Jamie Mullarkey set to put Central Coast MMA on the map in UFC debut". fightnewsaustralia.com.
  4. ^ @jamie_mullarkey (2 December 2015). "What an absolute honour to receive my black belt under Noah Magnus" – via Instagram.
  5. ^ a b "Video: Jamie Mullarkey stops Josh Togo in the first round to claim Urban Fight Night lightweight title – Fight News Australia". fightnewsaustralia. 16 April 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Jamie Mullarkey stops Abel Brites to claim Superfight lightweight title – Fight News Australia". fightnewsaustralia. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  7. ^ FNA Staff (19 March 2016). "Australian Fighting Championships 15 Results". fight news australia. fight news australia.
  8. ^ a b Alexander Lee (6 October 2019). "UFC 243 bonuses: Israel Adesanya rewarded for championship-winning knockout". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  9. ^ DNA, MMA (26 December 2019). "Jamie Mullarkey vs. Jalin Turner toegevoegd aan UFC Auckland". Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  10. ^ "Joshua Culibao signs with UFC; set to debut at UFC Auckland – Fight News Australia". 6 February 2020. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
  11. ^ Staff, FNA (19 October 2020). "Jim Crute KO's Modestas Bakauskas; Mullarkey edged by decision at UFC Fight Night 180 – Fight News Australia". fightnewsaustralia. Retrieved 23 March 2021.
  12. ^ Mike Heck (16 February 2021). "Khama Worthy vs. Jamie Mullarkey added to UFC 260 lineup". mmafighting.com.
  13. ^ Anderson, Jay (27 March 2021). "UFC 260 Results: Jamie Mullarkey Blows Up "Deathstar," KO's Khama Worthy". Cageside Press. Retrieved 28 March 2021.
  14. ^ "UFC adds Devonte Smith vs. Jamie Mullarkey to Oct. 2 event". MMA Junkie. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  15. ^ Behunin, Alex (2 October 2021). "UFC Vegas 38 Results: Jamie Mullarkey Stops Devonte Smith In Round Two". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2 October 2021.
  16. ^ a b "UFC Fight Night 193 bonuses: Four prelim fighters pocket 'Performance of the Night' awards". MMA Junkie. 3 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
  17. ^ Coffey, Lara (7 January 2022). "MULLARKEY TO TAKE ON JALIN TURNER IN MARCH | NBN News". www.nbnnews.com.au. Retrieved 7 January 2022.
  18. ^ McClory, Mike (5 March 2022). "UFC 272: Jalin Turner Looks Strong In Second-Round TKO of Jamie Mullarkey". Cageside Press. Retrieved 6 March 2022.
  19. ^ Behunin, Alex; Anderson, Jay (17 June 2022). "Michael Johnson vs. Jamie Mullarkey Tapped for UFC Vegas 58". Cageside Press. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
  20. ^ Law, Eddie (9 July 2022). "UFC Vegas 58: Jamie Mullarkey Takes Split Decision Over Johnson In Wild Fight". Cageside Press. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  21. ^ a b Ryan Harkness (10 July 2022). "UFC Vegas 58 bonuses: Michael Johnson and Jamie Mullarkey earn $50k each for Fight of the Night war". mmamania.com. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
  22. ^ "Magomed Mustafaev to perform at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi - WMMAA". 25 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
  23. ^ Nolan King and Farah Hannoun (18 September 2022). "Three fighters off UFC 280 card in Abu Dhabi". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  24. ^ Farah Hannoun (8 December 2022). "Nasrat Haqparast vs. Jamie Mullarkey in the works for UFC 284 in Perth". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
  25. ^ ATSteveDuncan (6 January 2023). "Francisco Prado firma con UFC, enfrenta a Jamie Mullarkey en UFC 284". MMA.uno , #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
  26. ^ Shawn Bitter (11 February 2023). "UFC 284: Jamie Mullarkey turns away prospect Francisco Prado, calls out Pimblett". Cageside Press. Retrieved 11 February 2023.
  27. ^ Arshad (5 May 2023). "Jamie Mullarkey vs Guram Kutatuledze Added to UFC Vegas 74 in June". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  28. ^ Alex Behunin (30 May 2023). "Muhammad Naimov steps in on five days notice to fight Jamie Mullarkey at UFC Vegas 74". mmamania.com. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  29. ^ Martin, Damon (3 June 2023). "UFC Vegas 74 video: Muhammad Naimov flattens Jamie Mullarkey with one punch, wins as biggest underdog on card". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  30. ^ Desk, ITN News (26 July 2023). "Jamie Mullarkey vs John Makdessi Official for UFC 293 PPV - ITN WWE". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
  31. ^ Theodosi, Jamie (9 September 2023). "UFC 293: Jamie Mullarkey Returns To Win Column, Tops John Makdessi". Cageside Press. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  32. ^ Desk, ITN News (17 October 2023). "Nasrat Haqparast vs Jamie Mullarkey Reported for UFC Shanghai". www.itnwwe.com. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  33. ^ Anderson, Jay (10 December 2023). "Nasrat Haqparast Stuns with Quick Finish of Jamie Mullarkey at UFC Vegas 83". Cageside Press. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
  34. ^ King, Nolan (25 March 2024). "Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (March 18-24)". www.mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  35. ^ Sherdog.com. "Jamie Mullarkey MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com". Sherdog. Retrieved 2 October 2021.

External links

  • Professional MMA record for Jamie Mullarkey from Sherdog
  • Jamie Mullarkey at UFC