Jamie Mullarkey Explained

Jamie Mullarkey
Birth Name:Jamie Mullarkey
Birth Date:17 August 1994
Birth Place:Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia
Height:5 ft 8 in
Weight Lb:155
Weight Class:Lightweight
Reach:74 in[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
Mma Kowin:10
Mma Subwin:3
Mma Decwin:4
Mma Koloss:6
Mma Decloss:2
Sherdog:68104

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

Background

Mullarkey grew up in Central Coast area, attending Erina High School. He began training mixed martial arts at the age of 14 during rugby off-seasons to keep in shape.

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. 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.[5]

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.[6]

Mullarkey was expected to face Jalin Turner on 3 February 2020 at UFC Fight Night 168.[7] However Mullarkey was forced to withdraw from the bout due to injury and he was replaced by Joshua Culibao.[8]

Mullarkey made his sophomore appearance in the organization against Farès Ziam at on 18 October 2020. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Mullarkey faced Khama Worthy at UFC 260 on 27 March 2021.[10] He won via knockout within the first minute of the bout.[11]

Mullarkey faced Devonte Smith on October 2, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 193.[12] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.[13] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[14]

Mullarkey faced Jalin Turner on March 5, 2022 at UFC 272.[15] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[16]

Mullarkey faced Michael Johnson on July 9, 2022 at .[17] He won the fight via split decision.[18] The bout earned the Fight of the Night bonus award.[19]

Mullarkey was scheduled to face Magomed Mustafaev on October 22, 2022 at UFC 280.[20] However, Mullarkey pulled out in mid-September due to injury.[21]

Mullarkey was scheduled to face Nasrat Haqparast on February 12, 2023, at UFC 284.[22] However, Haqparast withdrew due to undisclosed reason and was replaced by promotional newcomer Francisco Prado.[23] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[24]

Mullarkey was scheduled to face Guram Kutatuledze on June 3, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 46.[25] However, Kutatuledze withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Muhammad Naimov.[26] Mullarkey lost the bout via technical knockout in the second round.[27]

Mullarkey faced John Makdessi on September 10, 2023, at UFC 293.[28] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[29]

Mullarkey faced Nasrat Haqparast on December 9, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 233.][30] He lost the fight via knockout in round one.[31]

Mullarkey faced Mauricio Ruffy on May 4, 2024, at UFC 301.[32] He lost via TKO stoppage at the end of the first round.[33]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|17–8|Mauricio Ruffy|TKO (punches)|UFC 301||align=center|1|align=center|4:42|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ||-|Loss|align=center|17–7|Nasrat Haqparast|TKO (punches)| | |align=center|1|align=center|1:44|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|17–6|John Makdessi|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 293||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Sydney, Australia||-|Loss|align=center|16–6|Muhammad Naimov|TKO (punches)|||align=center|2|align=center|2:59|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|16–5|Francisco Prado|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 284||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Perth, Australia ||-|Win|align=center|15–5|Michael Johnson|Decision (split)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|14–5|Jalin Turner|TKO (punches)|UFC 272||align=center|2|align=center|0:46|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-| Win|align=center|14–4| Devonte Smith| TKO (punches)| | | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:51| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Win|align=center|13–4|Khama Worthy|KO (punches)|UFC 260 ||align=center|1|align=center|0:46|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Loss|align=center|12–4|Farès Ziam|Decision (unanimous)| ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates||-| Loss| align=center|12–3| Brad Riddell| Decision (unanimous)| UFC 243| | align=center|3| align=center|5:00| Melbourne, Australia||-| Win| align=center| 12–2| Edimar Teixeira| TKO (retirement)|Superfight MMA 11||align=center|2 |align=center|5:00|Punchbowl, Australia||-| Win| align=center| 11–2| Abel Brites|TKO (punches)|Superfight MMA 9||align=center|2|align=center|1:51|Punchbowl, Australia||-| Win| align=center|10–2|Josh Togo| TKO (punches)| Urban Fight Night 15| | align=center| 1| align=center| 5:00| Liverpool, Australia||-| Win| align=center|9–2| Jesse Medina| TKO (punches)| BRACE 51| | align=center|3| align=center|N/A| Sydney, Australia||-| Loss| align=center|8–2| Luke Catubig|TKO (elbows)|BRACE 42||align=center|2|align=center|4:19|Canberra, Australia||-| Loss| align=center|8–1| Alexander Volkanovski|KO (punch)|AFC 15||align=center|1|align=center|3:23|Melbourne, Australia||-| Win| align=center|8–0| Greg Criticos|Submission (rear-naked choke)| BRACE 37| | align=center|2| align=center|3:01| Canberra, Australia||-| Win| align=center| 7–0| David Simmons| TKO (punches)| BRACE 36| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:47| Sydney, Australia| |-| Win| align=center| 6–0| Stefan Rosa| Submission (rear-naked choke)| BRACE 33||align=Center|1|align=center|4:13|Newcastle, Australia| |-| Win| align=center| 5–0| JJ Van Aswegen| TKO (knee injury)| BRACE: Tournament Season 1 Final| | align=center| 1| align=center| 0:59|Canberra, Australia||-| Win| align=center| 4–0| Byron Cowell| Submission (rear-naked choke)|BRACE 28||align=center|1|align=center|4:47| Cammeray, Australia| |-| Win| align=center| 3–0|Joshua Pecastaing|TKO (punches)|BRACE 26||align=center|3|align=center|0:49|Sydney, Australia||-| Win| align=center| 2–0| David Greaves| Decision (unanimous)| Roshambo MMA 2| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Brisbane, Australia||-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Luke Hume| TKO (punches)| BRACE 23| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:59| Townsville, Australia||-[36]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jamie Mullarkey. 17 February 2021. Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  2. Web site: MMA fighter Jamie Mullarkey from Holgate signs with the UFC!. Kim Braddish. 18 September 2019. Hit Network.
  3. Web site: Jamie Mullarkey set to put Central Coast MMA on the map in UFC debut. James Averis. 2 October 2019. fightnewsaustralia.com.
  4. -ziETWsayL. 2 December 2015. jamie_mullarkey. What an absolute honour to receive my black belt under Noah Magnus..
  5. Web site: FNA Staff. Australian Fighting Championships 15 Results. fight news australia. 19 March 2016 . fight news australia.
  6. Web site: UFC 243 bonuses: Israel Adesanya rewarded for championship-winning knockout. Alexander Lee. 6 October 2019. mmafighting.com. 6 October 2019.
  7. Web site: Jamie Mullarkey vs. Jalin Turner toegevoegd aan UFC Auckland. DNA. MMA. 26 December 2019. en-US. 2019-12-26.
  8. Web site: Joshua Culibao signs with UFC; set to debut at UFC Auckland – Fight News Australia. 6 February 2020 . en. 2020-02-06.
  9. Web site: Staff . FNA . Jim Crute KO's Modestas Bakauskas; Mullarkey edged by decision at UFC Fight Night 180 – Fight News Australia . fightnewsaustralia . 19 October 2020 . 23 March 2021 . en.
  10. Web site: Khama Worthy vs. Jamie Mullarkey added to UFC 260 lineup. Mike Heck. February 16, 2021. mmafighting.com.
  11. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2021-03-27. UFC 260 Results: Jamie Mullarkey Blows Up "Deathstar," KO's Khama Worthy. 2021-03-28. Cageside Press. en-US.
  12. Web site: 2021-07-23. UFC adds Devonte Smith vs. Jamie Mullarkey to Oct. 2 event. 2021-07-24. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  13. Web site: Behunin. Alex. 2021-10-02. UFC Vegas 38 Results: Jamie Mullarkey Stops Devonte Smith In Round Two. 2021-10-02. Cageside Press. en-US.
  14. Web site: 2021-10-03. UFC Fight Night 193 bonuses: Four prelim fighters pocket 'Performance of the Night' awards. 2021-10-03. MMA Junkie. en-US.
  15. Web site: Coffey. Lara. 2022-01-07. MULLARKEY TO TAKE ON JALIN TURNER IN MARCH NBN News. 2022-01-07. www.nbnnews.com.au. en-AU.
  16. Web site: McClory . Mike . 2022-03-05 . UFC 272: Jalin Turner Looks Strong In Second-Round TKO of Jamie Mullarkey . 2022-03-06 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  17. Web site: Behunin . Alex . Anderson . Jay . 2022-06-17 . Michael Johnson vs. Jamie Mullarkey Tapped for UFC Vegas 58 . 2022-06-26 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  18. Web site: Law . Eddie . 2022-07-09 . UFC Vegas 58: Jamie Mullarkey Takes Split Decision Over Johnson In Wild Fight . 2022-07-10 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  19. Web site: UFC Vegas 58 bonuses: Michael Johnson and Jamie Mullarkey earn $50k each for Fight of the Night war. mmamania.com. Ryan Harkness. 2022-07-10. 2022-07-10.
  20. Web site: 2022-08-25 . Magomed Mustafaev to perform at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi - WMMAA . 2022-08-26 . en-US.
  21. Web site: Three fighters off UFC 280 card in Abu Dhabi. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King and Farah Hannoun. 2022-09-18. 2022-09-18.
  22. Web site: Nasrat Haqparast vs. Jamie Mullarkey in the works for UFC 284 in Perth. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Farah Hannoun. 2022-12-08. 2022-12-08.
  23. Web site: Francisco Prado firma con UFC, enfrenta a Jamie Mullarkey en UFC 284. MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español. . ATSteveDuncan. 2023-01-06. 2023-01-06.
  24. Web site: UFC 284: Jamie Mullarkey turns away prospect Francisco Prado, calls out Pimblett. Cageside Press. Shawn Bitter. 2023-02-11. 2023-02-11.
  25. Web site: Arshad . 2023-05-05 . Jamie Mullarkey vs Guram Kutatuledze Added to UFC Vegas 74 in June . 2023-05-06 . www.itnwwe.com . en-US.
  26. Web site: Muhammad Naimov steps in on five days notice to fight Jamie Mullarkey at UFC Vegas 74. mmamania.com. Alex Behunin. 2023-05-30. 2023-05-30.
  27. Web site: Martin . Damon . 2023-06-03 . UFC Vegas 74 video: Muhammad Naimov flattens Jamie Mullarkey with one punch, wins as biggest underdog on card . 2023-06-04 . MMA Fighting . en.
  28. Web site: Desk . ITN News . 2023-07-26 . Jamie Mullarkey vs John Makdessi Official for UFC 293 PPV - ITN WWE . 2023-08-18 . www.itnwwe.com . en-US.
  29. Web site: Theodosi . Jamie . 2023-09-09 . UFC 293: Jamie Mullarkey Returns To Win Column, Tops John Makdessi . 2023-09-11 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  30. Web site: Desk . ITN News . 2023-10-17 . Nasrat Haqparast vs Jamie Mullarkey Reported for UFC Shanghai . 2023-10-17 . www.itnwwe.com . en-US.
  31. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2023-12-10 . Nasrat Haqparast Stuns with Quick Finish of Jamie Mullarkey at UFC Vegas 83 . 2023-12-10 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  32. Web site: King . Nolan . 2024-03-25 . Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (March 18–24) . 2024-03-25 . www.mmajunkie.com . en-US.
  33. Web site: Bitter . Shawn . 2024-05-05 . Mauricio Ruffy Puts on Showstopper, Finishes Jamie Mullarkey at UFC 301 . 2024-05-05 . Cageside Press . en-US.
  34. Web site: Video: Jamie Mullarkey stops Josh Togo in the first round to claim Urban Fight Night lightweight title – Fight News Australia . fightnewsaustralia . 16 April 2018 . 23 March 2021 . en.
  35. Web site: Jamie Mullarkey stops Abel Brites to claim Superfight lightweight title – Fight News Australia . fightnewsaustralia . 19 November 2018 . 23 March 2021 . en.
  36. Web site: Sherdog.com. Jamie Mullarkey MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography - Sherdog.com. 2021-10-02. Sherdog.