Rocky Johnson (mixed martial artist)
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.
| Rocky Johnson | |
|---|---|
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| Born | July 24, 1971 San Jose, California, United States |
| 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 | |
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 | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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