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DaMarques Johnson (born June 28, 1982 in Salt Lake City, Utah) is a American professional mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter. He is a competitor on The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom.

Biography

Johnson was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, he and his family were poor and lived in a bad part of the town.[1] Johnson was raised mostly by his mother because of his father dying when he nine years old.[1] Johnson attended and graduated from Kearns High School. In 2001, Johnson joined the United States Army and National Guard, an option given to him as a kid to get out of some trouble.[1] At one point while enlisted, Johnson had the job of monitoring the illegal drug trade in Columbia and South America.[2][3]

Before taping for the Ultimate Fighter, DaMarques taught children's jiu-jitsu classes at Sandy's Elite Performance gym.[4]

Mixed Martial Arts

Early career

While stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina for the Army, Johnson began training jiu jitsu just for fun and to stay active.[3] He would spar with other soldiers and would easily defeat them in a quick and spectacular fashion. While serving eight years of active duty, Johnson continued to train in jiu-jitsu. Johnson began competing in grappling tournaments because he was not allowed to have fights while stationed.[3] After returning home, Johnson met UFC veteran Jeremy Horn in a bar. Johnson asked for autograph, instead Horn drew out a map to his gym.[3] Johnson then began training mixed martial arts full time with Horn.[2] Johnson had his first fight in 2005, losing by technical knockout. Johnson had his first win at a King of the Cage event, winning the fight by submission due to punches.[5]

The Ultimate Fighter

Johnson appears 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 matchip against Nick Osipczak by unanimous decision. This win earned him the first spot in the welterweight finals.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

DaMarques is set to fight on June 20, at the The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale in Las Vegas, Nevada. Johnson will fight James Wilks to crown the TUF 9 welterweight champion.

Personal life

DaMarques has a four year old son, Maxton.[1]

Mixed Martial Arts Record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches 9 wins 6 losses
By knockout 4 2
By submission 4 3
By decision 1 1
Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss United States Ryan Williams[7] Decision (Unanimous) Extreme Challenge 109 October 18, 2008 3 5:00 Moline, Illinois, USA
Win United States Brandon Olsen[8] Submission (Triangle Choke) ThrowdownETC: The Return September 26, 2008 2 1:31 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Win United States Ron Vincent[9] TKO Elite Fight Night 3 July 12, 2008 1 2:36 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Win United States Harold Lucambio[10] Submission ThrowdownETC: Showdown April 18, 2008 1 1:53 Orem, Utah, USA
Win United States Sterling Nitsuma[11] KO (Knee) Elite Fight Night 1 April 5, 2008 1 2:05 Layton, Utah, USA
Win William Layton TKO (Strikes) UCE: Round 28: Episode 2 October 13, 2007 1 0:55 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Loss United States Court McGee[12] Submission (Front Choke) UCE: Round 26: Finals June 16, 2007 3 1:50 St. George, Utah, USA
Win United States Hank Weiss[13] Submission (Strikes) UCE: Round 26: Episode 9 "Day 2" June 2, 2007 2 2:15 Sandy, Utah, USA
Win United States Harold Lucambio[10] Decision (Unanimous) UCE: Round 25: Finals March 17, 2007 3 3:00 West Valley City, Utah, USA
Loss United States Justin Wright[14] TKO (Strikes) UCE: Round 23: Episode 7 "Day 2" November 11, 2006 1 4:27 Sandy, Utah, USA
Win United States Tim Panter[15] TKO (Strikes) UCE: Round 23: Episode 3 October 14, 2006 2 N/A Sandy, Utah, USA
Loss United States Justin Wright[14] Submission (Triangle Choke) UCE: Round 18: Episode 6 December 10, 2005 2 1:48 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Win Canada David Rodrique[16] Submission (Strikes) KOTC: Shock and Awe October 1, 2005 1 1:51 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss United States Brock Larson[17] Submission (Keylock) Extreme Challenge 63 July 23, 2005 3 1:02 Hayward, Wisconsin, USA
Loss United States Paul Purcell[18] TKO XFC: Dome Of Destruction 1 April 29, 2005 1 0:17 Tacoma, Washington, USA

Titles and Accomplishments

  • Mixed Martial Arts
    • Finalist on The Ultimate Fighter (Welterweight)[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "DaMarques Johnson: More than a Cocky Attitude with a Good Jab". MMAGirls. Retrieved June 09, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ a b "DaMarques Johnson". Spike.com. Retrieved June 04, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d "10 TUF Questions for DaMarques Johnson". AroundTheOctagon.com. March 15, 2009. Retrieved June 10, 2009.
  4. ^ "Mixed Martial Arts: Utahn a finalist on 'Ultimate Fighter'". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved June 04, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  5. ^ "DaMarques Johnson Pro Record". Sherdog. Retrieved June 04, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ a b "The Wrap-Up: TUF 9 U.S. vs. U.K. Episode 10". 5.Oz of Pain. Retrieved June 09, 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  7. ^ "Ryan Williams". MixedMartialArts.com. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  8. ^ "Brandon Olsen". Sherdog.com. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  9. ^ "Ron Vincent". MMAUniverse.com. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  10. ^ a b "Harold Lucambio". MixedMartialArts.com. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  11. ^ "Sterling Nitsuma". ModelMayhem.com. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  12. ^ "Court McGee". MixedMartialArts.com. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  13. ^ "Hank Weiss". Sherdog.com. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  14. ^ a b "Justin Wright "Big J"". MixedMartialArts.com. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  15. ^ "Throwdown ETC". Throwdown Industries. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  16. ^ "King of the Cage "Shock & Awe"". GriffonRawl. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  17. ^ "Brock Larson". Sherdog.com. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  18. ^ "Paul Purcell". Sherdog.com. Retrieved June 15, 2009.

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