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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jamie Mullarkey 17 August 1994 Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 74 in (188 cm)[1] |
| Style | Brazilian jiu-jitsu |
| Team | Magnus MMA (2011–present)[2] Central Coast MMA (2017–present)[3] |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Noah Magnus[4] |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 25 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 10 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 8 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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 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
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Brad Riddell and Michael Johnson [8][21]
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Devonte Smith[16]
- BRACE MMA
- BRACE Season 1 Featherweight Tournament Championship
- BRACE Featherweight Champion (one time; former)
- Urban Fight Night
- UFN Lightweight Champion (one time; former)[5]
- Superfight MMA
- SFMMA Lightweight Champion (one time; former)[6]
- One successful title defense
- SFMMA Lightweight Champion (one time; former)[6]
Mixed martial arts record
| 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. |