George Sullivan (fighter)

George Sullivan
Born March 13, 1981
Red Bank, New Jersey, United States
Other names The Silencer
Nationality American
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Reach 73.5 in (187 cm)[1]
Fighting out of Belmar, New Jersey, United States
Team Pellegrino MMA
Trainer Kurt Pellegrino
Rank Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Kurt Pellegrino[2]
Years active 2006-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 21
Wins 16
By knockout 11
By decision 5
Losses 4
By submission 3
By decision 1
No contests 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

George Sullivan (born March 13, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Sullivan made his professional debut in 2006 competing in regional promotions in his native New Jersey, compiled a record of 14 - 3, and won the Cage Fury Fighting Championships Welterweight Championship.[3] Sullivan signed with the UFC in the winter of 2013.[4]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Sullivan made his promotional debut against fellow newcomer Mike Rhodes on January 25, 2014 at UFC on Fox 10.[4] Sullivan won the fight via unanimous decision.[5]

In his next fight, Sullivan faced Igor Araujo on September 13, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 51.[6] After winning the first round, Sullivan won the bout via knockout in the second round as he was able to land several punches from within Araújo's half guard, forcing the referee to stop the fight.[7]

Sullivan was expected to face Kenny Robertson on April 18, 2015 at UFC on Fox 15.[8] However, Robertson pulled out of the bout citing injury and was replaced by Tim Means.[9] He lost the fight via submission in the third round.

Championships and accomplishments

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 16–4 (1) Tim Means Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC on Fox: Machida vs. Rockhold April 18, 2015 3 3:41 Newark, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–3 (1) Igor Araujo KO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Bigfoot vs. Arlovski September 13, 2014 2 2:31 Brasília, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–3 (1) Mike Rhodes Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Thomson January 25, 2014 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–3 (1) Jesus Martinez TKO (punches) CFFC 26 August 17, 2013 2 3:12 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended CFFC Welterweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–3 (1) Brandon Becker TKO (punches) CFFC 24 May 11, 2013 2 1:53 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended CFFC Welterweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–3 (1) Julian Lane TKO (punches) CFFC 19 February 2, 2013 2 2:30 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended CFFC Welterweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–3 (1) Tenyeh Dixon Decision (unanimous) CFFC 16 August 24, 2012 5 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended CFFC Welterweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–3 (1) Greg Soto KO (punch) CFFC 14 April 14, 2012 1 2:03 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won CFFC Welterweight Championship.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–3 (1) Mike Winters Decision (unanimous) CFFC 12 December 10, 2011 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–3 (1) Elijah Harshbarger Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 35 April 8, 2011 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–2 (1) Erik Oganov Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 33 December 3, 2010 3 4:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–2 (1) James Frier TKO (knees and punches) Ring of Combat 31 September 24, 2010 1 2:24 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–2 (1) Tiawan Howard TKO (punches) Ring of Combat 29 April 16, 2010 2 2:31 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–2 (1) Al Buck TKO (punches) WCA: Pure Combat February 6, 2009 1 3:58 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 4–2 (1) Nick Calandrino Submission (eye injury) BCX 4 April 19, 2008 1 3:13 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–1 (1) Roberto Concepcion TKO (knees and punches) BCX 3 October 20, 2007 1 1:38 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–1 (1) David Porter TKO (punches) Ring of Combat 13 March 16, 2007 1 2:08 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 2–1 (1) Marc Stevens Submission (rear-naked choke) CITC: Marked Territory September 30, 2006 3 2:58 Lincroft, New Jersey, United States
style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align:center" |NC 2–0 (1) Rob Russo No Contest (illegal knee) Reality Fighting 13 August 5, 2006 2 1:12 Wildwood, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Anthony D'Angelo Decision (split) Reality Fighting 12 April 29, 2006 3 3:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Gregg Small TKO (punches) Reality Fighting 11 February 11, 2006 2 1:30 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

See also

References

  1. ↑ "George Sullivan". tapology.com. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
  2. ↑ Thomas Gerbasidate=April 16, 2015. "George Sullivan: The Silencer's Golden". UFC.com.
  3. ↑ kpmma (2012-04-12). "Our George Sullivan is the new CFFC Welterweight Champion!". pelligrinomma.com. Retrieved 2014-04-12.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Erik Fontenez (2014-01-12). "UFC on Fox 10 adds debuting welterweights to Chicago fight card". mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 2014-01-12.
  5. ↑ Staff (2014-01-25). "UFC on FOX 10: George Sullivan vs. Mike Rhodes". mmaweekly.com. Retrieved 2014-01-25.
  6. ↑ Andrew Ravens (2014-07-14). "Three bouts added To UFC Fight Night 51". mmafrenzy.com. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  7. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2014-09-13). "UFC Fight Night 51 results: George Sullivan shuts down Igor Araujo in second". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-09-13.
  8. ↑ Damon Martin (2015-02-04). "Kenny Robertson vs. George Sullivan added to FOX UFC Fight Night in New Jersey". foxsports.com. Retrieved 2015-02-04.
  9. ↑ Staff (2015-03-24). "Tim Means steps in for Kenny Robertson, meets George Sullivan at UFC on FOX 15". mmajunkie.com.

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