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]

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

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

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - The Ultimate Fighter Finale American Top Team vs. Blackzilians". UFC.com. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Brown vs. Silva". UFC.com. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
  3. ↑ UFC Fighter Rankings
  4. ↑ Staff. "Sherdog's official mixed martial arts rankings". Sherdog.com.
  5. ↑ http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Darrell-Montague?id=
  6. ↑ http://darrellmontague.com/2012/12/vale-tudo-japan-2012-does-the-winner-of-montague-vs-yamaguchi-get-a-chance-at-ufc/
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ Chris Leslie (August 6, 2011). "Tachi Palace Fights 10 results: McCall wins Flyweight crown, Soto upset". MMAfrenzy.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ Franklin McNeil (August 11, 2013). "John Dodson, Darrell Montague set". ESPN.go.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  12. ↑ 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.
  13. ↑ Dann Stupp. "Darrell Montague vs. Will Campuzano joins Dallas' UFC 171 lineup". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
  14. ↑ Staff (2014-01-28). "Justin Scoggins replaces Darrell Montague at UFC 171 in Dallas". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
  15. ↑ Matt Erickson (2014-02-21). "Horoguchi-Montague added to UFC Fight Night in Cincinnati". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
  16. ↑ 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.
  17. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2014-07-12). "TUF 21 Finale results: Willie Gates takes out Darrell Montague in 96 seconds". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-07-12.
  18. ↑ Jordan Breen (January 10, 2011). "Sherdog's 2010 All-Violence second team". Sherdog.com. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
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