Although the results have been mixed, it’s evident that Mullarkey is a tough matchup for just about anyone in the lightweight division, and if he can put a few things together, he could make a real run in the rankings.
That run began with a hard-fought Fight of the Night bout with respected veteran Michael Johnson last year. An injury put Mullarkey out of business for the rest of 2022, but he used that time to really hit his stride mentally and be as prepared as possible for a massive 2023.
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That campaign begins this weekend, as he faces UFC newcomer Francisco Prado at UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski.
Originally, Mullarkey was slated to face Nasrat Haqparast, who was forced to withdraw from the bout. The change of opponent didn’t faze Mullarkey, though, as he just can’t wait to get in there and extend his win streak to two.
