Rocky Johnson (mixed martial artist)
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Born | San Jose, California, United States | July 24, 1971
Other names | Rock Monster |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
Division | Welterweight Lightweight |
Fighting out of | Parker, Colorado, United States |
Team | Child's Play MMA Team Wildman Vale Tudo[1] |
Years active | 2003–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 54 |
Wins | 37 |
By knockout | 5 |
By submission | 24 |
By decision | 8 |
Losses | 17 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 9 |
By decision | 6 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Rocky Johnson (born July 24, 1971) is an American mixed martial artist. He is most notable for his win by submission over future UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson.[citation needed]
Mixed martial arts career[]
Since starting his mixed martial arts career, Johnson currently holds a professional record of 37–17.[2]
Amateur mixed martial arts career[]
Before turning professional, Johnson debuted as an amateur for the Battlequest promotion, getting a keylock submission win over AJ Affitica at Battlequest 1 on August 23, 2003.[3] Despite already having one professional bout, Johnson faced Richard Ponce in another amateur bout at Battlequest 3 on June 26, 2004. He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission.[4]
Sparta Combat League[]
Johnson made his SCL debut on November 9, 2012, facing Brad Foust at SCL: Gladiators. He won the fight via first round KO. In his second fight in the promotion, Johnson challenged Dequan Townsend for the SCL Welterweight Championship at SCL: Havoc at the Hellespont on September 27, 2013. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[5]
For his first title defense, Johnson faced Matt Cox at SCL: Monarchs of Sparta on December 14, 2013.[6] He lost the fight via split decision.[7]
Personal life[]
Rocky owns his own business, Ugly Ear Gear since 2005. The company specializes in making wrestling and MMA gear.[8]
Championships and accomplishments[]
Mixed martial arts[]
- King of Champions
- KOC Welterweight Championship (One time)
- No Mercy Extreme Fighting
- NMEF Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Rocky Mountain Bad Boyz
- RMBB Lightweight Championship (One time)
- Sparta Combat League
- SCL Welterweight Championship (One time, former)
Mixed martial arts record[]
Professional record breakdown | hide | |
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38 matches | 21 wins | 17 losses |
By knockout | 3 | 2 |
By submission | 10 | 9 |
By decision | 8 | 6 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 21–17 | Levi Queen | TKO (punches) | Rage in the Cage 47 - Night of Champions | August 13, 2016 | 1 | 1:40 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 21–16 | Brian Maronek | Decision (unanimous) | TSE - Rocky Mountain Rubicon 2 | April 30, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Pueblo, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 20–16 | Josh Emmett | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | KOTC - Total Elimination | October 3, 2015 | 1 | 2:45 | Oroville, California, United States | |
Loss | 20–15 | Mike Marrello | Decision (unanimous) | XFO 55 - Xtreme Fighting Organization | April 25, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
Loss | 20–14 | Tyson Jeffries | Submission (armbar) | Knucklehead 10 - United We Fight | November 15, 2014 | 1 | 3:14 | Salem, Oregon, United States | |
Loss | 20–13 | Matt Cox | Decision (split) | SCL - Monarchs of Sparta | December 14, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Lost the SCL Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 20–12 | Dequan Townsend | Decision (unanimous) | SCL - Havoc at the Hellespont | September 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Loveland, Colorado, United States | Won the SCL Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 19–12 | Pete Vandervort | KO (spinning wheel kick and punches) | BVV MMA - Bellator Viam Vitae MMA | September 6, 2013 | 1 | 2:09 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 18–12 | Scott Cleve | Submission (armbar) | NMEF - Annihilation 46: Made For War | June 28, 2013 | 3 | 4:20 | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 18–11 | Jarred Mercado | Submission (americana) | Fight To Win - Paramount Prize Fighting 2013 | January 25, 2013 | 2 | 3:19 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 18–10 | Brad Foust | KO (punch) | SCL - Gladiators | November 9, 2012 | 1 | 2:29 | Sheridan, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 17–10 | Bryan Travers | Decision (unanimous) | TWC 9 - Perfect Storm | August 27, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Porterville, California, United States | |
Win | 17–9 | Steve Simmons | Decision (unanimous) | RMBB - Bring the Pain | May 22, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Sheridan, Colorado, United States | Won the RMBB Lightweight Championship.[9] |
Win | 16–9 | Vincent Vigil | Submission | NMEF - Annihilation 25 | April 3, 2010 | 1 | 3:09 | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States | Won the NMEF Welterweight Championship.[10] |
Win | 15–9 | Brian Martinez | Submission (Peruvian necktie) | Rocky Mountain Nationals - Stars of MMA | October 30, 2009 | 1 | 1:56 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 14–9 | John Sargent | Submission (armbar) | NMEF / RMBB - Annihilation 18: Clash of the Titans 4 | July 25, 2009 | 1 | 0:40 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 13–9 | Todd Moore | Decision (unanimous) | KOK 6 - Fists of Fury | April 25, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
Win | 13–8 | Bryant Craven | Decision (split) | King of Champions - Shockwave 2009 | March 28, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Defended the KOC Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 12–8 | Ian Stonehouse | Decision (unanimous) | King of Champions - Apocalypse 2009 | February 7, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Won the KOC Welterweight Championship.[11] |
Win | 11–8 | Ron Muir | Submission (armbar) | BTBB - Born to be Bad | November 29, 2008 | 1 | 2:41 | Loveland, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 10–8 | Manuel Gallardo | TKO (punches) | NMEF - Annihilation 8 | May 30, 2008 | 1 | 3:42 | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 9–8 | Henry Martinez | Decision (unanimous) | WFC - Armageddon | April 12, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 9–7 | Luke Holdorf | Decision (unanimous) | RMBB - Caged Fury | March 8, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 8–7 | Preston Scharf | Decision (unanimous) | EFX 1 - Elite Fighting Extreme 1 | November 10, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 7–7 | Ryan Roberts | Decision (split) | Battlequest 6 - Shootout | July 21, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Eagle, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 7–6 | Jason Tatlow | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UCW 8 - Natural Invasion | June 23, 2007 | 1 | 4:32 | Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |
Win | 7–5 | Sean Claffey | Submission (armbar) | NMEF - Annihilation 2 | June 9, 2007 | 2 | 1:11 | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 6–5 | Jay Coleman | TKO (punches) | CFFC 4 - Cage Fury Fighting Championships 4 | April 13, 2007 | 3 | 2:02 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 6–4 | Benson Henderson | Technical Submission (anaconda choke) | Battlequest 5 - Avalanche | March 31, 2007 | 1 | 0:46 | Vail, Colorado, United States | 150 lb catchweight bout. |
Loss | 5–4 | Alvin Robinson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ROF 27 - Collision Course | December 9, 2006 | 1 | 2:27 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 5–3 | Ali Ibrahim | Submission (armbar) | ROF 26 - Relentless | September 9, 2006 | 1 | 2:50 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 4–3 | Scott Anderson | Submission (armbar) | Xtreme - MMA 4 | August 11, 2006 | 1 | 3:02 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
Loss | 3–3 | Josh Thomson | Submission (armbar) | Pride and Fury 5 | July 6, 2006 | 1 | 1:55 | Worley, Idaho, United States | |
Loss | 3–2 | Leonard Garcia | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ROF 23 - Impact | April 1, 2006 | 1 | 4:58 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 3–1 | John Sharp | Decision (unanimous) | UCE - Round 17 - Finals | October 22, 2005 | 3 | 3:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
Win | 2–1 | Ben Phillips | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ROF 14 - No Mercy | December 11, 2004 | 2 | 0:37 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 1–1 | William Calhoun | Submission (rear-naked choke) | ROF 13 - Bring The Heat | September 24, 2004 | 2 | 1:05 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |
Loss | 0–1 | Tom Sarah | Submission (triangle choke) | ROF 10 - Intensity | October 18, 2003 | 2 | 1:14 | Castle Rock, Colorado, United States |
Amateur mixed martial arts record[]
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2 matches | 2 wins | 0 losses |
By knockout | 0 | 0 |
By submission | 2 | 0 |
By decision | 0 | 0 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 2–0 | Richard Ponce | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Battlequest 3 | June 26, 2004 | 1 | 2:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | A.J. Affatica | Submission (americana) | Battlequest 1 | August 23, 2003 | 1 | 2:02 | Denver, Colorado, United States |
References[]
- ^ "Rocky Johnson Tapology Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- ^ "Rocky "Rock Monster" Johnson MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Video, Biography". Sherdog.com. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
- ^ "Battlequest 1 Official Results". sherdog.com. August 23, 2003.
- ^ "Battlequest 3 Official Results". sherdog.com. June 26, 2004.
- ^ "Sparta Havoc Quick Results". October 1, 2013. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014.
- ^ "Sparta Combat League's Matt Cox: Welterweight Gold, Staying Active on Agenda". themmacorner.com. December 13, 2013.
- ^ "SCL: Rocky Johnson vs. Matt Cox". tapology.com. December 14, 2013.
- ^ "Rocky Johnson – " I Always Have The Ability To Win"". fightfan.net. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
- ^ "Bring the Pain 5/22/10 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. May 22, 2010.
- ^ "Annihilation XXV Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. April 3, 2010.
- ^ "Apocalypse 2009 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. February 7, 2009.
External links[]
- 1971 births
- Living people
- American male mixed martial artists
- Sportspeople from San Jose, California
- Lightweight mixed martial artists
- Welterweight mixed martial artists