Rocky Johnson (mixed martial artist)
Rocky Johnson (born July 24, 1971) is an American mixed martial artist. He is most notable for his win by submission over former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson. As it stands, Johnson is one of only three men to defeat Henderson, the others being current UFC Lightweight Champion Anthony Pettis and UFC contender Rafael dos Anjos.
Mixed martial arts career
Since starting his mixed martial arts career, Johnson currently holds a professional record of 20–13.
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. 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-[...] choke submission.
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 decison.
For his first title defense, Johnson faced Matt Cox at SCL: Monarchs of Sparta on December 14, 2013. He lost the fight via split decision.
Personal life
Rocky owns his own business, Ugly Ear Gear since 2005. The company specializes in making wrestling and MMA gear.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- King of Champions
- KOC Welterweight Championship (One time)
- No Mercy Extreme Fighting
- NMEF Welterweight Championship (One time)
- Rocky Mountain Bad Boyz
- RMBB Lightweight Championship (One time)
- Sparta Combat League
- SCL Welterweight Championship (One time, former)
Mixed martial arts record
|- | Loss |align=center| 20–13 | Matt Cox | Decision (split) |SCL - Monarchs of Sparta | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Denver, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 20–12 | Dequan Townsend | Decision (unanimous) |SCL - Havoc at the Hellespont | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Loveland, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 19–12 | Pete Vandervort |KO (spinning wheel kick) |BVV MMA | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:09 |Denver, Colorado, United States | |- | Loss |align=center| 18–12 | Scott Cleve |Submission (armbar) |NMEF - Annihilation 46: Made For War | |align=center|3 |align=center|4:20 |Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States | |- | Loss |align=center| 18–11 | Jarred Mercado |Submission (keylock) |Fight To Win - Paramount Prize Fighting 2013 | |align=center|2 |align=center|3:19 |Denver, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 18–10 | Brad Foust |KO (punch) |SCL - Gladiators | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:29 |Sheridan, Colorado, United States | |- | Loss |align=center| 17–10 | Bryan Travers |Decision (unanimous) |TWC 9 - Perfect Storm | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Porterville, California, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 17–9 | Steve Simmons |Decision (unanimous) |RMBB - Bring the Pain | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Sheridan, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 16–9 | Vincent Vigil |Submission |NMEF - Annihilation 25 | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:09 |Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 15–9 | Brian Martinez |Submission (peruvian necktie) |Rocky Mountain Nationals - Stars of MMA | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:56 |Denver, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 14–9 | John Sargent |Submission (armbar) |NMEF / RMBB - Annihilation 18: Clash of the Titans 4 | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:40 |Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |- | Loss |align=center| 13–9 | Todd Moore |Decision (unanimous) |KOK 6 - Fists of Fury | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Austin, Texas, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 13–8 | Bryant Craven |Decision (split) |King of Champions - Shockwave 2009 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Denver, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 12–8 | Ian Stonehouse |Decision (unanimous) |King of Champions - Apocalypse 2009 | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Denver, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 11–8 | Ron Muir |Submission (armbar) |BTBB - Born to be Bad | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:41 |Loveland, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 10–8 | Manuel Gallardo |TKO (punches) |NMEF - Annihilation 8 | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:42 |Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States | |- | Loss |align=center| 9–8 | Henry Martinez |Decision (unanimous) |WFC - Armageddon | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Denver, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 9–7 | Luke Holdorf |Decision (unanimous) |RMBB - Caged Fury | |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 8–7 | Preston Scharf |Decision (unanimous) |EFX 1 - Elite Fighting Extreme 1 | |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Denver, Colorado, United States | |- | Loss |align=center| 7–7 | Ryan Roberts |Decision (split) |Battlequest 6 - Shootout | |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |Eagle, Colorado, United States | |- | Loss |align=center| 7–6 | Jason Tatlow |Submission (rear-[...] choke) |UCW 8 - Natural Invasion | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 4:32 |Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada | |- | Win |align=center| 7–5 | Sean Claffey |Submission (armbar) |NMEF - Annihilation 2 | |align=center| 2 |align=center| 1:11 |Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States | |- | Loss |align=center| 6–5 | Jay Coleman |TKO (punches) |CFFC 4 - Cage Fury Fighting Championships 4 | |align=center| 3 |align=center| 2:02 |Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 6–4 | Benson Henderson |Technical Submission (anaconda choke) |Battlequest 5 - Avalanche | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 0:46 |Vail, Colorado, United States | | |- | Loss |align=center| 5–4 | Alvin Robinson | Submission (rear-[...] choke) |ROF 27 - Collision Course | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 2:27 |Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 5–3 | Ali Ibrahim |Submission (armbar) |ROF 26 - Relentless | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 2:50 |Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 4–3 | Scott Anderson |Submission (armbar) |Xtreme - MMA 4 | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 3:02 |Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |- | Loss |align=center| 3–3 | Josh Thomson |Submission (armbar) |Pride and Fury 5 | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 1:55 |Worley, Idaho, United States | |- | Loss |align=center| 3–2 | Leonard Garcia | Submission (rear-[...] choke) | ROF 23: Impact | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 4:58 |Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 3–1 | John Sharp | Decision (unanimous) |UCE - Round 17 - Finals | |align=center|3 |align=center|3:00 |Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 2–1 | Ben Phillips | Submission (rear-[...] choke) |ROF 14 - No Mercy | |align=center|2 |align=center|0:37 |Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |- | Win |align=center| 1–1 | William Calhoun | Submission (rear-[...] choke) |ROF 13 - Bring The Heat | |align=center|2 |align=center|1:05 |Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |- | Loss |align=center| 0–1 | Tom Sarah | Submission (triangle choke) |ROF 10 - Intensity | |align=center|2 |align=center|1:14 |Castle Rock, Colorado, United States | |-
Amateur mixed martial arts record
|- |Win |align=center| 2–0 |Richard Ponce |Submission (rear-[...] choke) |Battlequest 3 | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 2:00 |Denver, Colorado, United States | |- |Win |align=center| 1–0 |A.J. Affatica |Submission (keylock) |Battlequest 1 | |align=center| 1 |align=center| 2:02 |Denver, Colorado, United States | |-