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

Jamie Mullarkey
BornJamie Mullarkey
(1994-08-17) 17 August 1994 (age 30)
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
Total25
Wins17
By knockout10
By submission3
By decision4
Losses8
By knockout6
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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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

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Early career

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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

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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 faced Mauricio Ruffy on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301.[34] He lost via TKO stoppage at the end of the first round.[35]

Championships and achievements

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Mixed martial arts

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
25 matches 17 wins 8 losses
By knockout 10 6
By submission 3 0
By decision 4 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 17–8 Mauricio Ruffy TKO (punches) UFC 301 May 4, 2024 1 4:42 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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

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References

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  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.
  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. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  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. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  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. ^ Bitter, Shawn (5 May 2024). "Mauricio Ruffy Puts on Showstopper, Finishes Jamie Mullarkey at UFC 301". Cageside Press. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
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