Darrell Montague Explained

Darrell Montague
Other Names:The Mongoose
Birth Date:3 November 1987
Birth Place:Chino, California, United States
Height:[1]
Weight:125lb
Weight Class:Flyweight (125 lb)
Bantamweight (135 lb)
Reach:67inches[2]
Fighting Out Of:Chino, California, United States
Team:Millennia MMA Gym
Years Active:2008–present
Mma Kowin:5
Mma Subwin:5
Mma Decwin:3
Mma Koloss:3
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:1
Sherdog:34214

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

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

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.[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

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

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

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

|-| Loss| align=center| 13–5| Willie Gates| TKO (knees to the body and elbows)| The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale | | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:36| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 13–4| Kyoji Horiguchi| Decision (unanimous)| | | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Cincinnati, Ohio, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 13–3| John Dodson| KO (punch)| UFC 166| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:13| Houston, Texas, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 13–2| Jesse Miramontes| Submission (triangle choke)| Submission Championship MMA 2| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:22| Ontario, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 12–2| Mamoru Yamaguchi| Decision (split)| Vale Tudo Japan 1st| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Tokyo, Japan| |-| Win| align=center| 11–2| Taylor McCorriston| TKO (punches)| Tachi Palace Fights 13| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:46| Lemoore, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 10–2| Kenny McClairn| Submission (armbar)| Gladiator Challenge: Star Wars| | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:41| San Jacinto, California, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 9–2| Ian McCall| Submission (rear-naked choke)| TPF 10: Let The Chips Fall| | align=center| 3| align=center| 2:15| Lemoore, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 9–1| Ulysses Gomez| Decision (unanimous)| TPF 8: All or Nothing| | align=center| 5| align=center| 5:00| Lemoore, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 8–1| Luis Gonzalez| KO (punches)| TPF 6: High Stakes| | align=center| 1| align=center| 4:42| Lemoore, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 7–1| Jeremy Bolt| TKO (body kick)| TPF 4: Cinco de Mayhem| | align=center| 3| align=center| 2:21| Lemoore, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 6–1| Chino Nicolas| Decision (unanimous)| Gladiator Challenge: Vision Quest| | align=center| 3| align=center| 3:00| San Jacinto, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 5–1| Joey Bedolla| Submission (rear-naked choke)| LBFN 6: Long Beach Fight Night 6| | align=center| 1| align=center| 2:41| Long Beach, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 4–1| Maurice Eazel| KO (punches)| LBFN 4: Long Beach Fight Night 4| | align=center| 3| align=center| 0:36| Long Beach, California, United States| |-| Loss| align=center| 3–1| Robbie Peralta| TKO (punches)| Gladiator Challenge: Warriors| | align=center| 3| align=center| 2:55| Pauma Valley, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 3–0| Scott Brommage| Submission (rear-naked choke)| LBFN 3: Long Beach Fight Night 3| | align=center| 3| align=center| 2:36| Long Beach, California, United States| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Ernie Davila| Submission (rear-naked choke)| KOW: Knights of War| | align=center| 2| align=center| N/A| Ensenada, Mexico| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Dillion Croushorn| KO (spinning back fist)| GC 79: Genuine Beatdown| | align=center| 2| align=center| 3:40| San Bernardino, California, United States|

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fight Card - The Ultimate Fighter Finale American Top Team vs. Blackzilians. UFC.com. July 17, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150716140234/http://www.ufc.com/event/the-ultimate-fighter-team-att-team-blackzilians/printFightCard. July 16, 2015. dead.
  2. Web site: Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Brown vs. Silva. UFC.com. May 11, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140510234302/http://uk.ufc.com/event/ufn-cincinnati-fs1/printFightCard. May 10, 2014. dead.
  3. Web site: Darrell Montague | UFC. 14 September 2018.
  4. Web site: Darrell Montague | Vale Tudo Japan 2012: Does the Winner of Montague vs. Yamaguchi get a Chance at UFC? . 2014-06-15 . 2014-06-15 . https://archive.today/20140615200339/http://darrellmontague.com/2012/12/vale-tudo-japan-2012-does-the-winner-of-montague-vs-yamaguchi-get-a-chance-at-ufc/ . dead .
  5. Web site: TPF 11 adds DeJesus-Karakhanyan, McCall-Campuzano, Gomez-Gibson title fights . Staff . MMAjunkie.com . September 12, 2011 . November 4, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131104225835/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/09/tpf-11-adds-dejesus-karakhanyan-mccall-campuzano-gomez-gibson-title-fights . November 4, 2013 .
  6. Web site: Tachi Palace Fights 10 results: McCall wins Flyweight crown, Soto upset. Chris Leslie. MMAfrenzy.com. August 6, 2011. November 4, 2013.
  7. Web site: Joe Soto submits Chad George in TPF 13 headliner; Ian Loveland wins bantamweight belt. Mike Whitman. Sherdog.com. May 10, 2012. November 4, 2013.
  8. Web site: Hideo Tokoro hammers Rumina Sato, Megumi Fujii wins possible final bout at VTJ 2012. Dean Marchand. Sherdog.com. December 24, 2012. November 4, 2013.
  9. Web site: John Dodson, Darrell Montague set. Franklin McNeil. ESPN.go.com. August 11, 2013. November 4, 2013.
  10. Web site: UFC 166 results and photos: John Dodson drops brutal KO on Darrell Montague . Matt Erickson . MMAjunkie.com . October 19, 2013 . November 4, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131022180211/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/ufc-166-results-and-photos-john-dodson-vs-darrell-montague . October 22, 2013 .
  11. Web site: Darrell Montague vs. Will Campuzano joins Dallas' UFC 171 lineup. MMAjunkie.com. Dann Stupp. 18 December 2013. 2013-12-18.
  12. Web site: Justin Scoggins replaces Darrell Montague at UFC 171 in Dallas. MMAjunkie.com. Staff. 2014-01-28. 2014-01-28.
  13. Web site: Horoguchi-Montague added to UFC Fight Night in Cincinnati. mmajunkie.com. Matt Erickson. 2014-02-21. 2014-02-21.
  14. Web site: Willie Gates vs. Darrell Montague set for TUF 21 finale in July in Las Vegas. mmajunkie.com. Staff. 2015-05-28. 2014-05-28.
  15. Web site: TUF 21 Finale results: Willie Gates takes out Darrell Montague in 96 seconds. mmajunkie.com. Steven Marrocco. 2015-07-12. 2014-07-12.
  16. Web site: Sherdog's 2010 All-Violence second team. Jordan Breen. Sherdog.com. January 10, 2011. November 4, 2013.

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