Rocky Johnson (mixed martial artist)

Rocky Johnson
Born (1971-07-24) 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 38
Wins 21
By knockout 3
By submission 10
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.

Mixed martial arts career

Since starting his mixed martial arts career, Johnson currently holds a professional record of 21–16.[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

Mixed martial arts record

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

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

  1. ↑ "Rocky Johnson Tapology Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Rocky "Rock Monster" Johnson MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Video, Biography". Sherdog.com. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Battlequest 1 Official Results". sherdog.com. August 23, 2003.
  4. ↑ "Battlequest 3 Official Results". sherdog.com. June 26, 2004.
  5. ↑ Author (October 1, 2013). "Sparta Havoc Quick Results".
  6. ↑ "Sparta Combat League’s Matt Cox: Welterweight Gold, Staying Active on Agenda". themmacorner.com. December 13, 2013.
  7. ↑ "SCL: Rocky Johnson vs. Matt Cox". tapology.com. December 14, 2013.
  8. ↑ "Rocky Johnson – " I Always Have The Ability To Win"". fightfan.net. Retrieved August 17, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Bring the Pain 5/22/10 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. May 22, 2010.
  10. ↑ "Annihilation XXV Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. April 3, 2010.
  11. ↑ "Apocalypse 2009 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. February 7, 2009.
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