Quinn Mulhern

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Quinn Mulhern
BornQuinn Patrick Mulhern
(1984-09-20) September 20, 1984 (age 39)
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Other namesCampamocha
Nationality American
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach76 in (193 cm)
Fighting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Team Jackson's Submission Fighting [1]
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2007–2014
Mixed martial arts record
Total22
Wins18
By knockout3
By submission11
By decision4
Losses4
By knockout2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Quinn Patrick Mulhern (born September 20, 1984) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor from 2007 until 2014, Mulhern also competed for Strikeforce, King of the Cage, and is the former King of the Cage Welterweight Champion.

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Background

Mulhern is from Santa Cruz, California, and graduated from Harbor High School. Mulhern was introduced to mixed martial arts when he began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a teenager.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

In 2007, Mulhern made his professional debut at a Gladiator Challenge event. He fought and defeated Randy Blackwell midway through the first round via submission. [2] His next two fights were both under the King of the Cage banner, both fight were wins for Mulhern, one submission and one close split decision.

After earning a record of 7–0, Mulhern took on the much more experienced, Chris Brennan. Mulhern dominated the fight and won via first round submission using the rare omoplata maneuver. The win earned him a title fight against current UFC fighter, Mike Guymon. The fight was back and forth but late in the fourth round, Guymon defeated Mulhern via TKO, retaining his title.

Mulhern bounced back from his loss to Guymon by defeating Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Rich Clementi at King of the Cage: Vengeance on February 12, 2010. [3] This bout was a part of King of the Cage's debut on HDNet.

Mulhern captured the King of the Cage Welterweight Championship on March 26, 2010, by defeating Koffi Adzitso at King of the Cage: Legacy. He most recently defeated Joey Gorczynski at King of the Cage: Honor.

Mulhern defended his title for the first time against Levi Stout, defeating Stout via first-round submission.

On December 4, 2010, Mulhern defeated the Canadian King of the Cage Welterweight Champion Garret Davis in a unanimous decision at King of the Cage: Black Ops. This event unified the Canadian King of the Cage and World King of the Cage Welterweight Championships. [4]

Strikeforce

On May 6, 2011, it was announced that Mulhern had signed a multi-fight deal with Strikeforce. [5] He made his debut at Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry and lost to Jason High via unanimous decision.

Mulhern remained busy with the promotion, having won his next two bouts in Strikeforce on their Challengers series in September and November 2011. He returned in May 2012 as he faced Yuri Villefort at Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier and won the fight via split decision.

For his fifth Strikeforce fight, Mulhern was expected to face Jorge Santiago on September 29, 2012, at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Healy. [6] However, after the event was cancelled the bout was scrapped.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Mulhern made his UFC debut in March 2013 as he faced Rick Story on March 16, 2013, at UFC 158, replacing an injured Sean Pierson. [7] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Mulhern was expected to face Ryan Couture in a lightweight bout on August 31, 2013, at UFC 164. However, Mulhern pulled out of the fight citing a hand injury and was replaced by Al Iaquinta. [8]

Mulhern was expected to face Thiago Tavares on November 9, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 32. [9] However, Mulhern pulled out of the bout citing another injury and was replaced by Justin Salas. [10]

Mulhern faced Katsunori Kikuno on January 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 34. [11] He lost the fight via unanimous decision and later announced his retirement from MMA. [12]

Personal life

Mulhern attended St. John's College, graduating in 2008 from their campus in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with a degree in liberal arts.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
22 matches18 wins4 losses
By knockout32
By submission110
By decision42
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss18–4 Katsunori Kikuno Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim January 4, 201435:00 Marina Bay, Singapore Lightweight debut.
Loss18–3 Rick Story TKO (punches) UFC 158 March 16, 201313:05 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win18–2 Yuri Villefort Decision (split) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier May 19, 201235:00 San Jose, California, United States
Win17–2David HulettDecision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers November 18, 201135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win16–2Danny DavisSubmission (arm-triangle choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough September 23, 201134:08 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesMulhern weighed in at 176.5 lb; bout changed from Welterweight to Catchweight.
Loss15–2 Jason High Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry June 24, 201135:00 Kent, Washington, United StatesRelinquished KOTC Welterweight Championship.
Win15–1Anselmo MartinezSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Texas April 16, 201114:48 Lubbock, Texas, United StatesDefended KOTC Welterweight Championship.
Win14–1Garett DavisDecision (unanimous)KOTC: Black OpsDecember 4, 201055:00 Cold Lake, Alberta, CanadaUnified the King of the Cage Canadian and World Welterweight belts.
Win13–1Levi StoutSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Imminent Danger August 13, 201012:52 Mescalero, New Mexico, United StatesDefended KOTC Welterweight Championship.
Win12–1Joey GorczynskiSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Honor May 14, 201030:53 Mescalero, New Mexico, United StatesNon-title bout.
Win11–1Koffi AdzitsoSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Legacy March 26, 201021:36 Reno, Nevada, United StatesWon KOTC Welterweight Championship.
Win10–1Boy MorganTKO (punches) KOTC: Native Warriors March 6, 201011:10 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Win9–1 Rich Clementi TKO (punches) KOTC: Vengeance February 12, 201023:09 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States
Loss8–1 Mike Guymon TKO (submission to punch) KOTC: Distorted October 1, 200944:32 Highland, California, United StatesFor KOTC Welterweight Championship.
Win8–0 Chris Brennan Submission (omoplata) KOTC: Militia June 11, 200912:01 Highland, California, United States
Win7–0 Ricky Legere Submission (triangle choke) KOTC: New Breed March 7, 200922:52 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States
Win6–0Manuel OteroSubmission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Goodfellas December 6, 200811:55 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win5–0Brian GrimshawTKO (punches)FW 16: InternationalNovember 1, 200814:22 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win4–0Blue EdwardsSubmission (triangle choke)Rage in the Cage 113August 2, 200820:34 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win3–0Jeremy FergusonDecision (split) KOTC: Badlands July 12, 200833:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win2–0Doug BrownSubmission (armbar) KOTC: Hierarchy October 13, 200711:42 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win1–0Randy BlackwellSubmission (kimura)GC 65: Global WarJune 9, 200713:44 Farmington, New Mexico, United States

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