George Sullivan (fighter)

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George Sullivan
Born (1981-03-13) March 13, 1981 (age 42)
Red Bank, New Jersey, United States
Other namesThe Silencer
Nationality American
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) [1]
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach73+1⁄2 in (187 cm)
Fighting out of Belmar, New Jersey, United States
TeamPellegrino MMA
Trainer Kurt Pellegrino
RankBrown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Kurt Pellegrino [2]
Years active2006–2023
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins19
By knockout11
By decision8
Losses10
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision2
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

George Sullivan (born March 13, 1981) is an American retired mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight and Middleweight divisions. A professional mixed martial artist from 2006 till 2023, Sullivan had most notably competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Sullivan made his professional debut in 2006 competing in regional promotions in his native New Jersey, compiled a record of 14–3, and won the Cage Fury Fighting Championships Welterweight Championship. [3] Sullivan signed with the UFC in the winter of 2013. [4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Sullivan made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Mike Rhodes on January 25, 2014, at UFC on Fox 10. [4] Sullivan won the fight via unanimous decision. [5]

In his next fight, Sullivan faced Igor Araújo on September 13, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 51. [6] After winning the first round, Sullivan won the bout via knockout in the second round as he was able to land several punches from within Araújo's half guard, forcing the referee to stop the fight. [7]

Sullivan was expected to face Kenny Robertson on April 18, 2015, at UFC on Fox 15. [8] However, Robertson pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Tim Means. [9] He lost the back and forth fight via submission in the third round. [10]

Sullivan was expected to face Marcio Alexandre Jr. on July 12, 2015, at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale. [11] However, Alexandre pulled out of the fight during the week leading up to the event citing a rib injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Dominic Waters. [12] Sullivan won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision. [13]

Sullivan faced Alexander Yakovlev at UFC on Fox 18 on January 30, 2016. [14] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round. [15]

Sullivan was expected to face Héctor Urbina on July 23, 2016, at UFC on Fox 20. [16] However, Sullivan was pulled from the event due to a "potential compliance issue" with the UFC's anti-doping policy stemming from "voluntarily disclosed information" he provided to USADA. [17]

Sullivan was expected to face Randy Brown on February 11, 2017, at UFC 208, [18] but was pulled from the card after USADA informed him of another potential violation. [19]

Sullivan faced Niko Price January 27, 2018 at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2. [20] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the second round. [21]

Sullivan faced Mickey Gall on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. [22] He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. [23]

It was announced in October 2018 that Sullivan was released from UFC. [24]

Post UFC

In November 2018, the fighter faced Manny Walo at Maverick MMA 10 in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, for the Maverick MMA Welterweight Championship. Sullivan lost this match by a unanimous decision, before he bounced back with a win against Thomas Powell in his middleweight debut at Ring of Combat 68 in May 2019, in Atlantic City, New Jersey with a unanimous decision victory. A match against Joe Riggs at Ring of Combat 70 in November 2019 ended originally in a third round TKO stoppage victory for Riggs, before it was overturned to a no-contest (NC) after Riggs tested positive for banned substances. [25] Finally, on March 3, 2023, the fighter won the vacant ROC Middleweight Championship against Albert McCowin in Atlantic City, New Jersey, with a unanimous decision, before retiring from the sport. [26]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
29 matches19 wins8 losses
By knockout111
By submission05
By decision82
No contests2
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win19–8 (2)Albert McCowinDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 79March 3, 202335:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWon the vacant ROC Middleweight Championship.
NC18–8 (2) Joe Riggs NC (overturned)Ring of Combat 70November 23, 201932:08 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win18–8 (1)Thomas PowellDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 68May 31, 201934:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesMiddleweight debut.
Loss17–8 (1)Manny WaloDecision (unanimous)Maverick MMA 10November 17, 201855:00 Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United StatesFor the Maverick MMA Welterweight Championship.
Loss17–7 (1) Mickey Gall Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick August 25, 201811:09 Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Loss17–6 (1) Niko Price Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 January 27, 201824:21 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss17–5 (1) Alexander Yakovlev KO (punch) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader January 30, 201613:59 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win17–4 (1)Dominic WatersDecision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale July 12, 201535:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss16–4 (1) Tim Means Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold April 18, 201533:41 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win16–3 (1) Igor Araújo KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Arlovski September 13, 201422:31 Brasília, Brazil
Win15–3 (1) Mike Rhodes Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson January 25, 201435:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win14–3 (1)Jesus MartinezTKO (punches)CFFC 26August 17, 201323:12 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the CFFC Welterweight Championship.
Win13–3 (1)Brandon BeckerTKO (punches)CFFC 24May 11, 201321:53 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the CFFC Welterweight Championship.
Win12–3 (1) Julian Lane (fighter) TKO (punches)CFFC 19February 2, 201322:30 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the CFFC Welterweight Championship.
Win11–3 (1)Tenyeh DixonDecision (unanimous)CFFC 16August 24, 201255:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the CFFC Welterweight Championship.
Win10–3 (1) Greg Soto KO (punch)CFFC 14April 14, 201212:03 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWon the CFFC Welterweight Championship.
Win9–3 (1)Mike WintersDecision (unanimous)CFFC 12December 10, 201135:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss8–3 (1)Elijah HarshbargerDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 35April 8, 201135:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesFor Ring of Combat Welterweight Championship.
Win8–2 (1)Erik OganovDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 33December 3, 201034:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win7–2 (1)James FrierTKO (knees and punches)Ring of Combat 31September 24, 201012:24 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win6–2 (1)Tiawan HowardTKO (punches)Ring of Combat 29April 16, 201022:31 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win5–2 (1)Al BuckTKO (punches)WCA: Pure CombatFebruary 6, 200913:58 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss4–2 (1)Nick CalandrinoSubmission (eye injury)BCX 4April 19, 200813:13 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win4–1 (1)Roberto ConcepcionTKO (knees and punches)BCX 3October 20, 200711:38 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win3–1 (1)David PorterTKO (punches)Ring of Combat 13March 16, 200712:08 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (180 lbs) bout.
Loss2–1 (1)Marc StevensSubmission (rear-naked choke)CITC: Marked TerritorySeptember 30, 200632:58 Lincroft, New Jersey, United States
NC2–0 (1)Rob RussoNC (illegal knee)Reality Fighting 13August 5, 200621:12 Wildwood, New Jersey, United States
Win2–0Anthony D'AngeloDecision (split)Reality Fighting 12April 29, 200633:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win1–0Gregg SmallTKO (punches)Reality Fighting 11February 11, 200621:30 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

[27]

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