Quinn Mulhern

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Quinn Mulhern
Born Quinn Patrick Mulhern
(1984-09-20) September 20, 1984
Santa Cruz, California, United States
Other names Campamocha
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Welterweight
Reach 75 in (191 cm)
Fighting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico
Team Jackson's Submission Fighting[1]
Rank black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active 2007-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 22
Wins 18
By knockout 3
By submission 11
By decision 4
Losses 4
By knockout 1
By submission 1
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Quinn Patrick Mulhern (born September 20, 1984) is a retired American mixed martial artist who fought out of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Mulhern fought for the UFC in the Welterweight division, and is the former King of the Cage Welterweight Champion. Mulhern also formerly competed for Strikeforce where he held a record of 3-1.

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 belt holder 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 titles.[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

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 18–4 Katsunori Kikuno Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs. Lim January 4, 2014 3 5:00 Marina Bay, Singapore Lightweight debut
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 18–3 Rick Story TKO (punches) UFC 158 March 16, 2013 1 3:05 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–2 Yuri Villefort Decision (split) Strikeforce: Barnett vs. Cormier May 19, 2012 3 5:00 San Jose, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–2 David Hulett Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Britt vs. Sayers November 18, 2011 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–2 Danny Davis Submission (arm triangle choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Larkin vs. Rossborough September 23, 2011 3 4:08 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Mulhern weighed in at 176.5 lb; bout changed from Welterweight to Catchweight
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 15–2 Jason High Decision (unanimous) Strikeforce Challengers: Fodor vs. Terry June 24, 2011 3 5:00 Kent, Washington, United States Relinquished KOTC Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–1 Anselmo Martinez Submission (rear naked choke) KOTC: Texas April 16, 2011 1 4:48 Lubbock, Texas, United States Defended KOTC Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–1 Garett Davis Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Black Ops December 4, 2010 5 5:00 Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada Unified the King of the Cage Canadian and World Welterweight belts
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–1 Levi Stout Submission (rear naked choke) KOTC: Imminent Danger August 13, 2010 1 2:52 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States Defended KOTC Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–1 Joey Gorczynski Submission (rear naked choke) KOTC: Honor May 14, 2010 3 0:53 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States Non-title bout
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–1 Koffi Adzitso Submission (rear naked choke) KOTC: Legacy March 26, 2010 2 1:36 Reno, Nevada, United States Won KOTC Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–1 Boy Morgan TKO (punches) KOTC: Native Warriors March 6, 2010 1 1:10 Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–1 Rich Clementi TKO (punches) KOTC: Vengeance February 12, 2010 2 3:09 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–1 Mike Guymon Submission (punches) KOTC: Distorted October 1, 2009 4 4:32 Highland, California, United States For KOTC Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–0 Chris Brennan Submission (omoplata) KOTC: Militia June 11, 2009 1 2:01 Highland, California, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–0 Ricky Legere Jr. Submission (triangle choke) KOTC: New Breed March 7, 2009 2 2:52 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 Manuel Otero Submission (rear naked choke) KOTC: Goodfellas December 6, 2008 1 1:55 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Brian Grimshaw TKO (punches) FW 16: International November 1, 2008 1 4:22 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Blue Edwards Submission (triangle choke) Rage in the Cage 113 August 2, 2008 2 0:34 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Jeremy Ferguson Decision (split) KOTC: Badlands July 12, 2008 3 3:00 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Doug Brown Submission (armbar) KOTC: Hierarchy October 13, 2007 1 1:42 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Randy Blackwell Submission (kimura) GC 65: Global War June 9, 2007 1 3:44 Farmington, New Mexico, United States

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