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Johnson next faced [[Mike Guymon]] on January 22, 2011 at [[UFC Fight Night 23]].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://mmajunkie.com/news/21225/damarques-johnson-vs-mike-guymon-slated-for-jan-22-ufc-fight-night-23-event.mma|title= DaMarques Johnson vs. Mike Guymon slated for Jan. 22 UFC Fight Night 23 event|publisher=mmajunkie.com |accessdate=2010-10-31}}</ref> He won the fight via verbal submission in the first round after applying a body triangle.
Johnson next faced [[Mike Guymon]] on January 22, 2011 at [[UFC Fight Night 23]].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://mmajunkie.com/news/21225/damarques-johnson-vs-mike-guymon-slated-for-jan-22-ufc-fight-night-23-event.mma|title= DaMarques Johnson vs. Mike Guymon slated for Jan. 22 UFC Fight Night 23 event|publisher=mmajunkie.com |accessdate=2010-10-31}}</ref> He won the fight via verbal submission in the first round after applying a body triangle.


Johnson is expected to face [[Amir Sadollah]] on March 26, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 24, replacing an injured [[James Wilks]].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.mmamania.com/2011/3/13/2048280/ufc-fight-night-24-amir-sadollah-vs-damarques-johnson-booked-with|title= UFC Fight Night 24: Amir Sadollah vs DaMarques Johnson booked with James Wilks out |publisher=mmamania.com |accessdate=2011-03-13}}</ref>
Johnson faced [[Amir Sadollah]] on March 26, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 24, replacing an injured [[James Wilks]].<ref>{{cite news|url= http://www.mmamania.com/2011/3/13/2048280/ufc-fight-night-24-amir-sadollah-vs-damarques-johnson-booked-with|title= UFC Fight Night 24: Amir Sadollah vs DaMarques Johnson booked with James Wilks out |publisher=mmamania.com |accessdate=2011-03-13}}</ref>
Johnson would go on to lose the bout in the second round due to a tapout to strikes.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==

Revision as of 04:35, 27 March 2011

DaMarques Johnson
File:Djohnson.jpg
Born (1982-06-28) June 28, 1982 (age 42)
West Jordan, Utah, United States
Other namesDarkness
NationalityUnited States American
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)[1]
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight
StyleBoxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out ofSandy, Utah
TeamElite Performance
Rank  blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total21
Wins12
By knockout5
By submission6
By decision1
Losses9
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision1
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

DaMarques Johnson (born June 28, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist. He was the runner up for the welterweights on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom.

Background

Johnson was born and raised in West Jordan, Utah, he and his family were poor and lived in a bad part of the town.[2] Johnson was primarily raised by his Mormon mother, as his father died when he was nine years old.[2] Johnson attended and graduated from Kearns High School. In 2000, Johnson joined the United States Army and National Guard, an option given to him as a kid to get out of some trouble.[2] Johnson worked in the S-1 and did paperwork for other Soldiers while assigned to a Special Forces Group. Johnson took up jiu jutsu in the army.He trained at Close Combat Institute (CCI)[3] After returning to civilian life following his 8 years of active duty, he met Jeremy Horn and began training mixed martial arts at his gym.[4] Johnson had his first fight in 2005, losing by technical knockout. He was submitted by the highly-regarded Brock Larson in his second fight. In his third pro fight, Johnson had his first win at a King of the Cage event, winning the fight by submission due to punches.[5]

Before taping for the Ultimate Fighter, DaMarques taught children's jiu-jitsu classes at Sandy's Elite Performance gym.[6]

The Ultimate Fighter

Johnson appeared on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom. He defeated Ray Elbe by technical knockout in an elimination match earning him a spot on the United States team. Johnson won his second fight against Dean Amasinger by submission using a triangle choke, which is noted by his coaches and teammates to be his signature submission move. Johnson won his semi-final match up against Nick Osipczak by unanimous decision. This win earned him the first spot in the welterweight finals.[7]

Johnson also gained notoriety throughout the series due to his ongoing feud with Team UK coach Michael Bisping. Tensions reached an all-time high after Bisping squirted water into Johnson's face citing that Johnson had made a racist comment toward him earlier in the week. However, the comment was made by fellow USA team mate Cameron Dollar, causing Bisping to apologize to Johnson for his behavior.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Johnson lost his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut when he fought James Wilks on June 20, 2009 in Las Vegas to crown the winner of TUF 9 welterweight. Johnson was overwhelmingly defeated after Wilks applied a rear naked choke with six seconds left in round one. After the finale, Johnson was offered a multi-fight contract with the UFC.

At UFC 100 Fan Expo in Las Vegas

Johnson was scheduled to face against Peter Sobotta on November 14, 2009 at UFC 105, but the bout was cancelled due to a military commitment for Sobotta.[8][9] Johnson instead fought and defeated Edgar Garcia via submission (triangle choke) at UFC 107 in his first career pay-per-view fight and he even earned the Submission of the Night award.[10] UFC.com ranked the submission fourth in the UFC's 2009 Submission of Year and had honorable mention for UFC's 2009 Fight of the Year.

At UFC 112, Johnson fought seasoned veteran Brad Blackburn, defeating him via TKO after a strong kick to the body.[11][12] Johnson received knockout of the night honors, adding an extra $75,000 to his paycheck.

Johnson then faced Matt Riddle on August 1, 2010, at UFC on Versus 2. However, Johnson weighed in at 172.5 lbs (and only lost half a pound after the weigh-in). Johnson had to give up 20% of his purse to Matt Riddle. [13] Riddle eventually defeated Johnson via TKO in the second round.

Johnson next faced Mike Guymon on January 22, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 23.[14] He won the fight via verbal submission in the first round after applying a body triangle.

Johnson faced Amir Sadollah on March 26, 2011 at UFC Fight Night 24, replacing an injured James Wilks.[15] Johnson would go on to lose the bout in the second round due to a tapout to strikes.

Personal life

Johnson has a son named Maxton.[2]

Titles and accomplishments

  • Mixed Martial Arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
21 matches 12 wins 9 losses
By knockout 5 3
By submission 6 5
By decision 1 1
Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 12-9 United States Amir Sadollah Submission (Strikes) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis March 26, 2011 2 3:27 Seattle, Washington, US
Win 12-8 United States Mike Guymon Verbal Submission (Body Triangle) UFC: Fight For The Troops 2 January 22, 2011 1 3:22 Killeen, Texas, US
Loss 11-8 United States Matthew Riddle TKO (Punches) UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko August 1, 2010 2 4:29 San Diego, California, US Fought at a catchweight of 172 lbs.
Win 11-7 United States Brad Blackburn TKO (Body Kick and Punches) UFC 112: Invincible April 10, 2010 3 2:08 Abu Dhabi, UAE Won Knockout of the Night Honors
Win 10-7 United States Edgar Garcia Submission (Triangle Choke) UFC 107: Penn vs. Sanchez December 12, 2009 1 4:03 Memphis, Tennessee, US Won Submission of the Night Honors
Loss 9-7 England James Wilks Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) UFC: The Ultimate Finale 9 June 20, 2009 1 4:54 Las Vegas, Nevada, US Lost The Ultimate Fighter 9: Welterweight
Loss 9-6 United States Ryan Williams Decision (Unanimous) EC 109 - Extreme Challenge 109 October 18, 2008 3 5:00 Moline, Illinois, US
Win 9-5 United States Brandon Olsen Submission (Triangle Choke) Throwdown Showdown 2 - The Return September 26, 2008 2 1:31 Orem, Utah, US
Win 8-5 United States Ron Vincent TKO JHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 3 July 12, 2008 1 2:36 Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Win 7-5 United States Harold Lucambio Submission (Triangle Choke) Throwdown Showdown 1 - Showdown April 18, 2008 1 1:53 Orem, Utah, US
Win 6-5 United States Sterling Nitsuma KO (Punch) JHEFN - Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 1 April 5, 2008 1 2:05 Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Win 5-5 United States William Layton TKO (Strikes) UCE - Round 28 - Episode 2 October 13, 2007 1 0:55 Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Loss 4-5 United States Court McGee Submission (Guillotine Choke) UCE - Round 26 - Finals June 16, 2007 3 1:50 St. George, Utah, US
Win 4-4 United States Hank Weiss Submission (Strikes) UCE - Round 26 - Episode 9 Day 2 June 2, 2007 2 1:15 Sandy, Utah, US
Win 3-4 United States Harold Lucambio Decision (Unanimous) UCE - Round 25 Finals March 17, 2007 3 3:00 West Valley City, Utah, US
Loss 2-4 United States Justin Wright TKO (Strikes) UCE - Round 23 - Episode 7 "Day 2" November 11, 2006 1 4:27 Sandy, Utah, US
Win 2-3 United States Tim Panter TKO (Strikes) UCE - Round 23 - Episode 3 October 14, 2006 2 N/A Sandy, Utah, US
Loss 1-3 United States Justin Wright Submission (Triangle Choke) UCE: Round 18: Episode 6 December 10, 2005 2 1:48 Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Win 1-2 Canada David Rodrique Submission (Punches) KOTC: Shock and Awe October 1, 2005 1 1:51 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 0-2 United States Brock Larson Submission (Keylock) Extreme Challenge 63 July 23, 2005 3 1:02 Hayward, Wisconsin, US
Loss 0-1 United States Paul Purcell TKO (Punches) XFC: Dome Of Destruction 1 April 29, 2005 1 0:17 Tacoma, Washington, US

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References

  1. ^ http://uk.ufc.com/fighter/DaMarques-Johnson
  2. ^ a b c d "DaMarques Johnson: More than a cocky attitude with a good jab". MMAGirls. Retrieved June 9, 2009. [dead link‍]
  3. ^ "10 TUF Questions for DaMarques Johnson". AroundTheOctagon.com. March 15, 2009. Retrieved June 10, 2009.
  4. ^ "DaMarques Johnson". Spike.com. Retrieved June 4, 2009.
  5. ^ "DaMarques Johnson Pro Record". Sherdog. Retrieved June 4, 2009.
  6. ^ "Mixed Martial Arts: Utahn a finalist on 'Ultimate Fighter'". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved June 4, 2009.
  7. ^ "The Wrap-Up: TUF 9 U.S. vs. U.K. Episode 10". 5.Oz of Pain. Retrieved June 9, 2009.
  8. ^ "JOHNSON VS. SOBOTTA AT UFC 105". MMAweekly.com. 2009-08-18. Retrieved 2009-08-18. [dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Full "UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera" card announced, Johnson vs. Sobotta scrapped". Mmajunkie.com. 2009-09-29. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
  10. ^ "Exclusive: Edgar Garcia vs. DaMarques Jones set for UFC 107". 5Oz. of Pain. Retrieved 2009-09-30.
  11. ^ "DaMarques Johnson, UFC 112 both appear headed to Abu Dhabi". MMAJunkie. Retrieved 2010-01-21.
  12. ^ http://www.mmamania.com/2010/2/13/1308947/ufc-112-damarques-johnson-vs-brad
  13. ^ "UFC targets DaMarques Johnson vs. Matt Riddle for UFC on Versus 2". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  14. ^ "DaMarques Johnson vs. Mike Guymon slated for Jan. 22 UFC Fight Night 23 event". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2010-10-31.
  15. ^ "UFC Fight Night 24: Amir Sadollah vs DaMarques Johnson booked with James Wilks out". mmamania.com. Retrieved 2011-03-13.
  16. ^ http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/DaMarques-Johnson-12913

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