DaMarques Johnson

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DaMarques Johnson
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Born (1982-06-28) June 28, 1982 (age 41)
West Jordan, Utah, United States
Other namesDarkness
Nationality American
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Middleweight Welterweight
Reach75 in (190 cm)
Fighting out of Sandy, Utah, United States
Team Elite Performance
RankBrown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu [1]
Years active2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total31
Wins16
By knockout6
By submission8
By decision2
Losses15
By knockout5
By submission8
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

DaMarques Johnson (born June 28, 1982) is a retired American mixed martial artist. He competed for the UFC and King of the Cage and was the Welterweight runner-up on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom .

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Background

Johnson was born and raised in West Jordan, Utah, he and his family were poor and lived in a rough 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, where he competed in wrestling and basketball and would often get into fights. [3] 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, who was a standout in hand to hand combat, worked in the S-1 and did paperwork for other soldiers while assigned to a Special Forces group. It was in 2001, while still enlisted, when a fellow soldier in his platoon introduced to Johnson to Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He trained at Close Combat Institute (CCI) [4] After returning to civilian life following his eight years of active duty, he met Jeremy Horn and began training in mixed martial arts at his gym. [5] Before taping for the Ultimate Fighter, DaMarques taught children's Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes at Sandy's Elite Performance gym. [6]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Johnson, who in the earlier portions of his career fought as high in the weight classes as Heavyweight 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 professional fight, Johnson had his first win at a King of the Cage event, winning the fight by submission due to punches. [7]

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. [8]

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 teammate Cameron Dollar, causing Bisping to apologize to Johnson for his behavior.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Johnson lost his UFC debut when he fought James Wilks on June 20, 2009, in Las Vegas to crown the TUF 9 welterweight winner. Johnson tapped out to 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 DaMarques Johnson - UFC 100 Fan Expo - Mandalay Bay Casino, Las Vegas.jpg
At UFC 100 Fan Expo in Las Vegas

Johnson was scheduled to face off against Peter Sobotta on November 14, 2009, at UFC 105, but the bout was cancelled due to a military commitment for Sobotta. [9] [10] Johnson instead fought and defeated Edgar García via submission (triangle choke) in the first round at UFC 107, earning him a Submission of the Night bonus. [11] 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 third-round TKO with a kick to the body and follow up punches. [12] [13] Johnson received his second UFC bonus, winning Knockout of the Night honors.

Johnson then faced Matthew Riddle on August 1, 2010, at UFC on Versus 2. However, Johnson weighed in at 172.5 lb (and only lost half a pound after the weigh-in). Johnson had to give up 20% of his purse to Riddle. [14] Riddle defeated Johnson via TKO in the second round.

Johnson next faced Mike Guymon on January 22, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 23. [15] 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 on just two weeks notice. [16] Johnson lost the bout in the second round after tapping out to elbows while he was trapped in the 'gift wrap' control.

Johnson was expected to face Clay Harvison on September 17, 2011, at UFC Fight Night 25 [17] However, Johnson was forced from the bout with an injury and replaced by Seth Baczynski. [18]

Johnson/Harvison took place on November 12, 2011, at UFC on Fox 1. [19] Johnson won the fight via first-round KO after hitting Harvison with an uppercut that knocked him down and seemingly unconscious.

Johnson fought British fighter John Maguire on April 14, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva. [20] He lost the fight via submission in the second round.

Johnson faced Mike Swick on August 4, 2012, at UFC on FOX 4. [21] Swick rocked Johnson early in the first round but Johnson weathered the storm and seemed to have the advantage at the end of the round with his grappling. Early in the second round Swick leg swept Johnson to the ground and finished him off with a punch; followed by two more strikes to an already unconscious Johnson.

Johnson was tabbed as a short notice replacement and faced promotional newcomer Gunnar Nelson at a catchweight of 175 lbs. on September 29, 2012, at UFC on Fuel TV 5, replacing an injured Pascal Krauss. [22] Johnson did not make weight, coming in at 183 lbs. and lost the fight via first round submission due to a rear naked choke. After his loss to Nelson and missing weight by 8 lbs., Johnson was released from the UFC. [23]

Post-UFC career

Johnson was expected to face Jason South at Showdown Fights 10 on February 8, 2013, however the bout was cancelled prior to the event. [24]

Finally, over a year after his UFC release, Johnson faced Ian Williams at Cage Warrior Combat 9 on November 2, 2013. He lost the fight via split decision. [25] He was then expected to face Indalecio Tat Romero at Dakota FC: Winter Brawl on January 11, 2014. However, Johnson was forced out of the bout due to injury. [26]

He was expected to face Dan Stittgen in the main event of APFC 16 on April 5, 2014, [27] however Johnson was removed from the bout and the fight was cancelled. [28]

Johnson fought Matt Dwyer at Battlefield Fight League 30 on May 23, 2014. [29] He lost via second-round TKO, bringing his losing streak to five in a row. [30]

Personal life

Johnson has a son. [2]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
31 matches16 wins15 losses
By knockout65
By submission88
By decision22
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss16–15Joe RodriguezSubmission (Von Flue choke)SteelFist Fight Night 36: ConflictAugust 7, 201523:52 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Middleweight bout.
Loss16–14 Matt Dwyer TKO (punches)BFL 30: Battlefield Fight LeagueMay 23, 201423:39 Richmond, British Columbia, Canada175 lb Catchweight bout; Johnson missed weight.
Loss16–13Ian WilliamsDecision (split)Cage Warrior Combat 9November 2, 201335:00 Kent, Washington, United States
Loss16–12 Gunnar Nelson Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic September 29, 201213:34 Nottingham, England183 lb Catchweight bout.
Loss16–11 Mike Swick KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera August 4, 201221:20 Los Angeles, California, United States
Loss16–10 John Maguire Submission (armbar) UFC on Fuel TV: Gustafsson vs. Silva April 14, 201224:40 Stockholm, Sweden
Win16–9 Clay Harvison KO (punches) UFC on Fox: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos November 12, 201111:34 Anaheim, California, United States
Loss15–9 Amir Sadollah Submission (elbows) UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Davis March 26, 201123:27 Seattle, Washington, United States
Win15–8 Mike Guymon Submission (body triangle) UFC: Fight for the Troops 2 January 22, 201113:22 Killeen, Texas, United States
Loss14–8 Matthew Riddle TKO (punches) UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko August 1, 201024:29 San Diego, California, United States172 lb Catchweight bout; Johnson missed weight.
Win14–7 Brad Blackburn TKO (body kick and punches) UFC 112 April 10, 201032:08 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesKnockout of the Night.
Win13–7 Edgar García Submission (triangle choke) UFC 107 December 12, 200914:03 Memphis, Tennessee, United StatesSubmission of the Night.
Loss12–7 James Wilks Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale June 20, 200914:54 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Welterweight tournament final.
Loss12–6Ryan WilliamsDecision (unanimous)Extreme Challenge 109October 18, 200835:00 Moline, Illinois, United States
Win12–5Brandon OlsenSubmission (triangle choke)Throwdown Showdown 2September 26, 200821:31 Orem, Utah, United StatesWon the TS Welterweight Championship.
Win11–5Ron VincentTKO (punches)Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 3July 12, 200812:36 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win10–5Samuel RauchSubmission (triangle choke)Total Mayhem 1May 31, 200822:50 Ogden, Utah, United States
Win9–5Harold LucambioSubmission (triangle choke)Throwdown Showdown 1April 18, 200811:53 Orem, Utah, United States
Win8–5Sterling NitsumaKO (knee)Jeremy Horn's Elite Fight Night 1April 5, 200812:05 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win7–5William LaytonTKO (punches)UCE Round 28: Episode 2October 13, 200710:55 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss6–5 Court McGee Submission (guillotine choke)UCE Round 26: FinalsJune 16, 200731:50 St. George, Utah, United States
Win6–4Hank WeissSubmission (punches)UCE Round 26: Episode 9June 2, 200721:15 Sandy, Utah, United States
Win5–4Harold LucambioDecision (unanimous)UCE Round 25: FinalsMarch 17, 200733:00 West Valley City, Utah, United States
Loss4–4Justin WrightTKO (punches)UCE Round 23: Episode 7November 11, 200614:27 Sandy, Utah, United States
Win4–3Tim PanterTKO (punches)UCE Round 23: Episode 3October 14, 200625:00 Sandy, Utah, United States
Win3–3Jake PaulSubmission (kimura)Utah Fight Night 1June 30, 200614:16 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win2–3Harold LucambioDecision (split)UCE: Round 19: Episode 2January 14, 200653:00 Sandy, Utah, United States
Loss1–3Justin WrightSubmission (triangle choke)UCE Round 18: Episode 6December 10, 200521:48 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win1–2David RodriqueSubmission (punches)KOTC: Shock and AweOctober 1, 200511:51 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss0–2 Brock Larson Submission (keylock)Extreme Challenge 63July 23, 200531:02 Hayward, Wisconsin, United States
Loss0–1Paul PurcellTKO (punches)XFC: Dome Of Destruction 1April 29, 200510:17 Tacoma, Washington, United States

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