Sullivan Cauley

Sullivan Cauley
BornSullivan Troy Cauley
(1996-05-15) May 15, 1996
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Other namesSully
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionLight heavyweight
Reach74.5 in (189 cm)
StyleFreestyle wrestling
Muay Thai
Fighting out ofMesa, Arizona, U.S.
TeamDan's Gym
Years active2020–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins8
By knockout6
By submission1
By decision1
Losses2
By submission2
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's Muay Thai
Amateur World Championships
2019 Bangkok U23 +91 kg

Sullivan Troy Cauley (born May 15, 1996) is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the light heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League (PFL). A professional since 2020, Cauley has previously also fought in Bellator MMA. As of February 12, 2026, he is #4 in the PFL light heavyweight rankings.[1]

Background

Born in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cauley attended Reno High School and started competing on the school's wrestling team in tenth grade. He also attended Arizona State University, where he was a member of the Sun Devils wrestling team.[2]

Cauley won the silver medal in the +91kg division in the U-23 category of the 2019 IFMA World Muaythai Championships.[3][4]

Professional mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

Making his professional MMA and Bellator MMA debut, Cauley faced Jason Markland at Bellator 253 on November 19, 2020.[5] He won the fight by TKO in the first round.[6]

Cauley faced Deon Clash on October 16, 2021, at Bellator 268.[7][8] He won the fight via technical knockout with one second left into round one.[9]

Cauley faced Ben Parrish on January 29, 2022, at Bellator 273.[10] He won the bout via technical knockout with 25 seconds remaining into the first round.[11]

Cauley face Tyson Jeffries at Bellator 284 on August 12, 2022.[12] He won the bout via knockout in the first round.[13]

Cauley faced Jay Radick at Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 on November 18, 2022.[14][15] He won the bout by knockout in the first round.[16]

Cauley faced Luke Trainer on March 31, 2023, at Bellator 293.[17] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[18]

Cauley faced Hamza Salim on August 11, 2023, at Bellator 298.[19] He won the fight by technical submission via arm triangle choke in the first round.[20]

Professional Fighters League

On March 4, 2025, PFL announced that Cauley will join the 2025 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament.[21]

In the quarterfinal, Cauley was scheduled to face Marcelo Nunes on May 1, 2025, at PFL 4.[22] However, Nunes withdrew from the bout and was replaced by former LFA Heavyweight Champion Alex Polizzi.[23] Cauley won the fight by technical knockout in the first round.[24]

In the semifinals, Cauley faced Phil Davis at PFL 7 on June 27, 2025. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[25][26] In July 2025, he reached No. 10 in the light heavyweight rankings according to Fight Matrix.[27]

In the finals, Cauley is faced Antônio Carlos Júnior on August 21, 2025, at PFL 10.[28] He lost the bout via submission in the second round.[29]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Muay Thai

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
10 matches 8 wins 2 losses
By knockout 6 0
By submission 1 2
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 8–2 Antônio Carlos Júnior Submission (rear-naked choke) PFL 10 (2025) August 21, 2025 2 3:44 Hollywood, Florida, United States 2025 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Final.
Win 8–1 Phil Davis Decision (unanimous) PFL 7 (2025) June 27, 2025 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States 2025 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 7–1 Alex Polizzi TKO (elbows and punches) PFL 4 (2025) May 1, 2025 1 1:36 Orlando, Florida, United States 2025 PFL Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win 6–1 Hamza Salim Technical Submission (arm triangle choke) Bellator 298 August 11, 2023 1 4:24 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Loss 5–1 Luke Trainer Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 293 March 31, 2023 1 2:58 Temecula, California, United States
Win 5–0 Jay Radick KO (punch) Bellator 288 November 18, 2022 1 1:01 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 4–0 Tyson Jeffries KO (knee) Bellator 284 August 12, 2022 1 1:39 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Win 3–0 Ben Parrish TKO (punches) Bellator 273 January 29, 2022 1 4:35 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 2–0 Deon Clash TKO (elbows and punches) Bellator 268 October 16, 2021 1 4:59 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win 1–0 Jason Markland TKO (elbows and punches) Bellator 253 November 19, 2020 1 0:28 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States

References

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