| Darrell Montague | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 3, 1987 Chino, California, U.S. |
| Other names | The Mongoose |
| 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 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Darrell Montague (born November 3, 1987) is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
[edit]Montague, originally from Chino, California, grew up around the sport of boxing and began competing in high school wrestling at the age of 15.[3] 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.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
[edit]Early career
[edit]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
[edit]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.[5]
He lost his title on August 5, 2011 at Tachi Palace Fights 10 against Ian McCall via third round submission.[6]
Montague faced Taylor McCorriston on May 10, 2012 at Tachi Palace Fights 13. He won via TKO in the first round.[7]
Vale Tudo Japan
[edit]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).[8]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
[edit]In August 2013, it was announced that Montague had finally signed with the UFC.[9] 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.[10]
Montague was expected to face Will Campuzano on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171.[11] However, Montague pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Justin Scoggins.[12]
Montague faced Kyoji Horiguchi on May 10, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 40.[13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Montague faced Willie Gates on July 21, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale.[14] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[15] Following three consecutive losses, Montague was released from the promotion.
Championships and accomplishments
[edit]Mixed martial arts
[edit]- Tachi Palace Fights
- Tachi Palace Fights Flyweight Championship (One time)
- Gladiator Challenge
- Gladiator Challenge Flyweight Title (One time)
- Sherdog
- 2010 All-Violence 2nd Team[16]
- Bas Rutten Awards
- 2009 Bloodbath of the Year Runner-up
Mixed martial arts record
[edit]| 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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Fight Card - The Ultimate Fighter Finale American Top Team vs. Blackzilians". UFC. Archived from the original on July 16, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Brown vs. Silva". UFC. Archived from the original on May 10, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
- ^ "Darrell Montague | UFC". 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Darrell Montague | Vale Tudo Japan 2012: Does the Winner of Montague vs. Yamaguchi get a Chance at UFC?". Archived from the original on 2014-06-15. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
- ^ 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 (18 December 2013). "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.
