Jamie Mullarkey


Jamie Mullarkey 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.

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 2 October 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 5 March 2022 at UFC 272. He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.
Mullarkey faced Michael Johnson on 9 July 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 22 October 2022 at UFC 280. However, Mullarkey pulled out in mid-September due to injury.
Mullarkey was scheduled to face Nasrat Haqparast on 12 February 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 3 June 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 10 September 2023, at UFC 293. He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Mullarkey faced Nasrat Haqparast on 9 December 2023 at UFC Fight Night 233. He lost the fight via knockout in round one.
Mullarkey faced Maurício Ruffy on 4 May 2024, at UFC 301. He lost via TKO stoppage at the end of the first round.
Mullarkey faced Rolando Bedoya on 28 September 2025 at UFC Fight Night 260. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Replacing Rong Zhu, Mullarkey faced Quillan Salkilld on February 1, 2026, at UFC 325. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts

  • Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • *Fight of the Night
  • *Performance of the Night
  • BRACE MMA
  • *BRACE Season 1 Featherweight Tournament Championship
  • *BRACE Featherweight Champion
  • Urban Fight Night
  • *UFN Lightweight Champion
  • Superfight MMA
  • *Superfight MMA Lightweight Champion
  • **One successful title defense

    Mixed martial arts record