Jamie Mullarkey

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Mullarkey faced Michael Johnson on July 9, 2022 at UFC on ESPN: dos Anjos vs. Fiziev. He won the fight via split decision. The bout earned the Fight of the Night bonus award.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mixed martial arts

 * Ultimate Fighting Championship
 * Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Brad Riddell and Michael Johnson
 * Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Devonte Smith
 * BRACE MMA
 * BRACE Season 1 Featherweight Tournament Championship
 * BRACE Featherweight Champion (one time; former)
 * Urban Fight Night
 * UFN Lightweight Champion (one time; former)
 * Superfight MMA
 * SFMMA Lightweight Champion (one time; former)
 * One successful title defense