Other names Rock Monster Role Mixed Martial Artist Nationality American Height 1.7 m | Years active 2003–present Weight 77 kg Name Rocky Johnson | |
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Born July 24, 1971 (age 52)
San Jose, California, United States ( 1971-07-24 ) Division Welterweight
Lightweight Fighting out of Parker, Colorado, United States Team Child's Play MMA
Team Wildman Vale Tudo | ||
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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.
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- Ben henderson vs rocky johnson mma
- Rocky johnson vs ali abdelaziz mma fight
- Mixed martial arts career
- Amateur mixed martial arts career
- Sparta Combat League
- Personal life
- Mixed martial arts
- References
Rocky johnson vs ali abdelaziz mma fight
Mixed martial arts career
Since starting his mixed martial arts career, Johnson currently holds a professional record of 21–16.
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-naked 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 decision.
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.