Darrell Montague
| Darrell Montague | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1987-11-03) November 3, 1987 Chino, California, United States |
| Other names | The Mongoose |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1] |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Flyweight (125 lb) Bantamweight (135 lb) |
| Reach | 67.0 in (170 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | Chino, California, United States |
| Team | Millennia MMA Gym |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 18 |
| Wins | 13 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 5 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Darrell Montague (born November 3, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship' flyweight division. As of March 10, 2014, he is ranked the #10 Flyweight in the world by Sherdog, and #15 in official UFC Flyweight rankings.[3][4]
Contents
1 Background
2 Mixed martial arts career
2.1 Early career
2.2 Tachi Palace Fights
2.3 Vale Tudo Japan
2.4 Ultimate Fighting Championship
3 Championships and accomplishments
3.1 Mixed martial arts
4 Mixed martial arts record
5 See also
6 References
7 External links
Background
Montague, originally from Chino, California, grew up around the sport of boxing and began competing in high school wrestling at the age of 15.[5] The assistant coach, mixed martial arts fighter Manny Tapia, drew Montague's interest into MMA, and Montague soon also began training in Muay Thai and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.[6]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Montague started his MMA career in 2008 and fought mainly for local organizations. He compiled a professional record of 6–1, losing only once against UFC veteran Robbie Peralta.
Tachi Palace Fights
After winning two bouts, Montague faced Ulysses Gomez on February 18, 2011 at Tachi Palace Fights 8 for the flyweight title. He won via unanimous decision and became the TPF flyweight title holder.[7]
He lost his title on August 5, 2011 at Tachi Palace Fights 10 against Ian McCall via third round submission.[8]
Montague faced Taylor McCorriston on May 10, 2012 at Tachi Palace Fights 13. He won via TKO in the first round.[9]
Vale Tudo Japan
Montague faced the former Shooto featherweight and bantamweight champion Mamoru Yamaguchi on December 24, 2012 at Vale Tudo Japan 2012. Montague won via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 30-27).[10]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In August 2013, it was announced that Montague had finally signed with the UFC.[11] He made his promotional debut against John Dodson on October 19, 2013 at UFC 166. He lost his debut fight via knockout in 4:13 of the first round.[12]
Montague was expected to face Will Campuzano on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171.[13] However, Montague pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Justin Scoggins.[14]
Montague faced Kyoji Horiguchi on May 10, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 40.[15] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Montague faced Willie Gates on July 21, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale.[16] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[17] Following three consecutive losses, Montague was released from the promotion.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Tachi Palace Fights- Tachi Palace Fights Flyweight Championship (One time)
Gladiator Challenge- Gladiator Challenge Flyweight Title (One time)
Sherdog- 2010 All-Violence 2nd Team[18]
Bas Rutten Awards- 2009 Bloodbath of the Year Runner-up
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown | ||
18 matches | 13 wins | 5 losses |
By knockout | 5 | 3 |
By submission | 5 | 1 |
By decision | 3 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 13–5 | Willie Gates | TKO (knees to the body and elbows) | The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale | July 12, 2015 | 1 | 1:36 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 13–4 | Kyoji Horiguchi | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva | May 10, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States | |
| Loss | 13–3 | John Dodson | KO (punch) | UFC 166 | October 19, 2013 | 1 | 4:13 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 13–2 | Jesse Miramontes | Submission (triangle choke) | Submission Championship MMA 2 | May 18, 2013 | 1 | 2:22 | Ontario, California, United States | |
| Win | 12–2 | Mamoru Yamaguchi | Decision (split) | Vale Tudo Japan 1st | December 24, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Tokyo, Japan | |
| Win | 11–2 | Taylor McCorriston | TKO (punches) | Tachi Palace Fights 13 | May 10, 2012 | 1 | 2:46 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Kenny McClairn | Submission (armbar) | Gladiator Challenge: Star Wars | April 29, 2012 | 2 | 2:41 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Loss | 9–2 | Ian McCall | Submission (rear-naked choke) | TPF 10: Let The Chips Fall | August 5, 2011 | 3 | 2:15 | Lemoore, California, United States | Lost the TPF Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–1 | Ulysses Gomez | Decision (unanimous) | TPF 8: All or Nothing | February 18, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | Won the TPF Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–1 | Luis Gonzalez | KO (punches) | TPF 6: High Stakes | September 9, 2010 | 1 | 4:42 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | Jeremy Bolt | TKO (body kick) | TPF 4: Cinco de Mayhem | May 5, 2010 | 3 | 2:21 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Chino Nicolas | Decision (unanimous) | Gladiator Challenge: Vision Quest | February 21, 2010 | 3 | 3:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Won the Gladiator Challenge Flyweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–1 | Joey Bedolla | Submission (rear-naked choke) | LBFN 6: Long Beach Fight Night 6 | October 18, 2009 | 1 | 2:41 | Long Beach, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Maurice Eazel | KO (punches) | LBFN 4: Long Beach Fight Night 4 | April 19, 2009 | 3 | 0:36 | Long Beach, California, United States | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Robbie Peralta | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Warriors | February 4, 2009 | 3 | 2:55 | Pauma Valley, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Scott Brommage | Submission (rear-naked choke) | LBFN 3: Long Beach Fight Night 3 | January 4, 2009 | 3 | 2:36 | Long Beach, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Ernie Davila | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOW: Knights of War | September 20, 2008 | 2 | N/A | Ensenada, Mexico | |
| Win | 1–0 | Dillion Croushorn | KO (spinning back fist) | GC 79: Genuine Beatdown | June 20, 2008 | 2 | 3:40 | San Bernardino, California, United States |
See also
- List of current UFC fighters
- List of male mixed martial artists
References
^ "Fight Card - The Ultimate Fighter Finale American Top Team vs. Blackzilians". UFC.com. Retrieved July 17, 2015..mw-parser-output cite.citationfont-style:inherit.mw-parser-output .citation qquotes:"""""""'""'".mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-free abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-registration abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .citation .cs1-lock-subscription abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registrationcolor:#555.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration spanborder-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help.mw-parser-output .cs1-ws-icon abackground:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Wikisource-logo.svg/12px-Wikisource-logo.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center.mw-parser-output code.cs1-codecolor:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-errordisplay:none;font-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-errorfont-size:100%.mw-parser-output .cs1-maintdisplay:none;color:#33aa33;margin-left:0.3em.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-formatfont-size:95%.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-leftpadding-left:0.2em.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-rightpadding-right:0.2em
^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Brown vs. Silva". UFC.com. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
^ UFC Fighter Rankings
^ Staff. "Sherdog's official mixed martial arts rankings". Sherdog.com.
^ http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Darrell-Montague?id=
^ http://darrellmontague.com/2012/12/vale-tudo-japan-2012-does-the-winner-of-montague-vs-yamaguchi-get-a-chance-at-ufc/
^ Staff (September 12, 2011). "TPF 11 adds DeJesus-Karakhanyan, McCall-Campuzano, Gomez-Gibson title fights". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
^ Chris Leslie (August 6, 2011). "Tachi Palace Fights 10 results: McCall wins Flyweight crown, Soto upset". MMAfrenzy.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
^ Mike Whitman (May 10, 2012). "Joe Soto submits Chad George in TPF 13 headliner; Ian Loveland wins bantamweight belt". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
^ Dean Marchand (December 24, 2012). "Hideo Tokoro hammers Rumina Sato, Megumi Fujii wins possible final bout at VTJ 2012". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
^ Franklin McNeil (August 11, 2013). "John Dodson, Darrell Montague set". ESPN.go.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
^ Matt Erickson (October 19, 2013). "UFC 166 results and photos: John Dodson drops brutal KO on Darrell Montague". MMAjunkie.com. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
^ Dann Stupp. "Darrell Montague vs. Will Campuzano joins Dallas' UFC 171 lineup". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
^ Staff (2014-01-28). "Justin Scoggins replaces Darrell Montague at UFC 171 in Dallas". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
^ Matt Erickson (2014-02-21). "Horoguchi-Montague added to UFC Fight Night in Cincinnati". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
^ Staff (2014-05-28). "Willie Gates vs. Darrell Montague set for TUF 21 finale in July in Las Vegas". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-05-28.
^ Steven Marrocco (2014-07-12). "TUF 21 Finale results: Willie Gates takes out Darrell Montague in 96 seconds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
^ Jordan Breen (January 10, 2011). "Sherdog's 2010 All-Violence second team". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
External links
"Darrell Montague". UFC.com.
Professional MMA record for Darrell Montague from Sherdog
