James Mulheron

James Mulheron
Born South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
Other names The Juggernaut
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 240 lb (110 kg; 17 st)
Reach 73.0 in (185 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of South Shields, Tyne and Wear, U.K.
Years active 2010-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 13
Wins 11
By knockout 6
By decision 5
Losses 2
By knockout 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

James Mulheron is an English mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2010, he has formerly competed for Bellator.

Background

Born and raised in South Shields, Mulheron began training at the age of 19, persuaded by his father to try MMA. During his amateur career, Mulheron also worked in construction.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Mulheron began his amateur MMA career in 2010, going undefeated at 4-0, and captured the Made 4 The Cage Amateur Heavyweight Championship.

Beginning in 2012, Mulheron established himself among the top UK MMA Heavyweights. Under the Made 4 The Cage banner, he amassed a record of 10-1 over a period of five years, while also capturing the Heavyweight Championship twice.

Bellator MMA

Mulheron and was scheduled to face Mark Godbeer at Bellator 158 London in 2016, but instead he faced UFC veteran Neil Grove following a Godbeer injury. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

In May 2017, it was announced that Mulheron had signed with the UFC.[1]

In his debut, he faced Justin Willis on July 16, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio.[2] He lost the bout by unanimous decision.[3]

Personal life

Mulheron is half-Scottish, his father is from Glasgow, Scotland.

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11-2 Justin Willis Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Nelson vs. Ponzinibbio July 16, 2017 3 5:00 Glasgow, Scotland
Win 11-1 Ruben Wolf Decision (unanimous) M4tC 23 Feb 25, 2017 3 5:00 Tyne and Wear, England Defended M4tC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 10–1 Geraint Hill TKO (punches) M4tC 22 Nov 26, 2016 2 3:56 Tyne and Wear, England Defended M4tC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 9–1 Neil Grove Decision (unanimous) Bellator 158 Jul 16, 2016 3 5:00 London, England
Win 8–1 Tomasz Czerwinski TKO (punches) M4tC 19 Nov 28, 2015 1 2:26 Tyne and Wear, England Won vacant M4tC Heavyweight Championship.
Loss 7-1 Ruben Wolf TKO (punches) M4tC 16 Feb 28, 2015 3 0:36 Tyne and Wear, England Lost M4tC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 7–0 Dayman Lake TKO (spinning back fist) M4tC 15 Nov 29, 2014 3 1:17 Tyne and Wear, England Defended M4tC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 6–0 Neil Wain Decision (unanimous) M4tC 14 May 24, 2014 3 5:00 Tyne and Wear, England Defended M4tC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 5–0 Stav Economou Decision (unanimous) M4tC 13 Feb 22, 2014 3 5:00 Tyne and Wear, England Won vacant M4tC Heavyweight Championship.
Win 4–0 Martin Thompson TKO (punches) M4tC 12 Nov 23, 2013 2 1:57 Tyne and Wear, England
Win 3–0 Darren Towler Decision (unanimous) M4tC 10 May 25, 2013 1 4:49 Tyne and Wear, England
Win 2–0 Paul Taylor TKO (retirement) M4tC 9 Feb 16, 2013 2 5:00 Tyne and Wear, England
Win 1–0 Wayne Fairless TKO (punches) M4tC 7 Oct 13, 2012 1 1:01 Tyne and Wear, England

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References

  1. ↑ "James Mulheron signs with the UFC and warns : 'I' m a new breed of heavyweight'". chroniclelive.co.uk. 31 May 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "Newcomer James Mulheron steps in as replacement at UFC Fight Night 113 in Glasgow". MMAjunkie. 2017-05-31. Retrieved 2017-07-17.
  3. ↑ "UFC Fight Night 113 results: Justin Willis outworks fellow newcomer James Mulheron". MMAjunkie. 2017-07-16. Retrieved 2017-07-17.
  4. ↑ Sherdog.com. "James Mulheron". Sherdog.
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