Jamie Mullarkey

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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)
Division Lightweight
Reach74 in (188 cm) [1]
Style Brazilian 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.

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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]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
24 matches17 wins7 losses
By knockout105
By submission30
By decision42
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss17–7 Nasrat Haqparast TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutiérrez December 9, 202311:44 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win17–6 John Makdessi Decision (unanimous) UFC 293 September 10, 202335:00 Sydney, Australia
Loss16–6 Muhammad Naimov TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Kara-France vs. Albazi June 3, 202322:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–5Francisco PradoDecision (unanimous) UFC 284 February 12, 202335:00 Perth, Australia
Win15–5 Michael Johnson Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev July 9, 202235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss14–5 Jalin Turner TKO (punches) UFC 272 March 5, 202220:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win14–4 Devonte Smith TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker October 2, 202122:51 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win13–4 Khama Worthy KO (punches) UFC 260 March 27, 202110:46 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss12–4 Farès Ziam Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie October 18, 202035:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss12–3 Brad Riddell Decision (unanimous) UFC 243 October 5, 201935:00 Melbourne, AustraliaFight of the Night.
Win12–2Edimar TeixeiraTKO (retirement)Superfight MMA 11May 3, 201925:00 Punchbowl, AustraliaDefended the SFMMA Lightweight Championship.
Win11–2Abel BritesTKO (punches)Superfight MMA 9November 16, 201821:51 Punchbowl, AustraliaWon the SFMMA Lightweight Championship.
Win10–2Josh TogoTKO (punches)Urban Fight Night 15April 14, 201815:00 Liverpool, AustraliaReturn to Lightweight. Won the UFN Lightweight Championship.
Win9–2Jesse MedinaTKO (punches) BRACE 51 October 28, 20173N/A Sydney, Australia
Loss8–2Luke CatubigTKO (elbows) BRACE 42 August 13, 201624:19 Canberra, Australia
Loss8–1 Alexander Volkanovski KO (punch) AFC 15 May 19, 201613:23 Melbourne, AustraliaFor the AFC Featherweight Championship.
Win8–0Greg CriticosSubmission (rear-naked choke) BRACE 37 November 21, 201523:01 Canberra, AustraliaWon the BRACE Featherweight Championship.
Win7–0David SimmonsTKO (punches) BRACE 36 September 19, 201512:47 Sydney, Australia
Win6–0Stefan RosaSubmission (rear-naked choke) BRACE 33 April 18, 201514:13 Newcastle, Australia
Win5–0JJ Van AswegenTKO (knee injury) BRACE: Tournament Season 1 Final November 22, 201410:59 Canberra, Australia
Win4–0Byron CowellSubmission (rear-naked choke) BRACE 28 August 8, 201414:47 Cammeray, Australia
Win3–0Joshua PecastaingTKO (punches) BRACE 26 March 15, 201430:49 Sydney, AustraliaReturn to Featherweight.
Win2–0David GreavesDecision (unanimous)Roshambo MMA 2February 1, 201435:00 Brisbane, AustraliaLightweight debut.
Win1–0Luke HumeTKO (punches) BRACE 23 October 26, 201314:59 Townsville, AustraliaFeatherweight debut.

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