Darrell Montague
{{short description|American martial artist}}
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|11|03}}
| birth_place = Chino, California, U.S.
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| weight_class = Flyweight (125 lb)
Bantamweight (135 lb)
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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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufcespanol.com/athlete/darrell-montague|title = Darrell Montague | UFC|date = 14 September 2018}} 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.{{Cite web |url=http://darrellmontague.com/2012/12/vale-tudo-japan-2012-does-the-winner-of-montague-vs-yamaguchi-get-a-chance-at-ufc/ |title=Darrell Montague | Vale Tudo Japan 2012: Does the Winner of Montague vs. Yamaguchi get a Chance at UFC? |access-date=2014-06-15 |archive-date=2014-06-15 |archive-url=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/ |url-status=dead }}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/09/tpf-11-adds-dejesus-karakhanyan-mccall-campuzano-gomez-gibson-title-fights |title=TPF 11 adds DeJesus-Karakhanyan, McCall-Campuzano, Gomez-Gibson title fights |author=Staff |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=September 12, 2011 |accessdate=November 4, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104225835/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2011/09/tpf-11-adds-dejesus-karakhanyan-mccall-campuzano-gomez-gibson-title-fights |archivedate=November 4, 2013 }}
He lost his title on August 5, 2011 at Tachi Palace Fights 10 against Ian McCall via third round submission.{{cite web|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/23712/tachi-palace-fights-10-results-mccall-wins-flyweight-crown-soto-upset/|title=Tachi Palace Fights 10 results: McCall wins Flyweight crown, Soto upset|author=Chris Leslie|publisher=MMAfrenzy.com|date=August 6, 2011|accessdate=November 4, 2013}}
Montague faced Taylor McCorriston on May 10, 2012 at Tachi Palace Fights 13. He won via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Joe-Soto-Submits-Chad-George-in-TPF-13-Headliner-Ian-Loveland-Wins-Bantamweight-Belt-42601|title=Joe Soto submits Chad George in TPF 13 headliner; Ian Loveland wins bantamweight belt|author=Mike Whitman|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=May 10, 2012|accessdate=November 4, 2013}}
=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).{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Hideo-Tokoro-Hammers-Rumina-Sato-Megumi-Fujii-Wins-Possible-Final-Bout-at-VTJ-2012-48541|title=Hideo Tokoro hammers Rumina Sato, Megumi Fujii wins possible final bout at VTJ 2012|author=Dean Marchand|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=December 24, 2012|accessdate=November 4, 2013}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
In August 2013, it was announced that Montague had finally signed with the UFC.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/9557883/john-dodson-fight-darrell-montague-ufc-166-oct-oct-19|title=John Dodson, Darrell Montague set|author=Franklin McNeil|publisher=ESPN.go.com|date=August 11, 2013|access-date=November 4, 2013}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/ufc-166-results-and-photos-john-dodson-vs-darrell-montague |title=UFC 166 results and photos: John Dodson drops brutal KO on Darrell Montague |author=Matt Erickson |publisher=MMAjunkie.com |date=October 19, 2013 |accessdate=November 4, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022180211/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/10/ufc-166-results-and-photos-john-dodson-vs-darrell-montague |archivedate=October 22, 2013 }}
Montague was expected to face Will Campuzano on March 15, 2014 at UFC 171.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2013/12/darrell-montague-vs-william-campuzano-joins-dallas-ufc-171-lineup/|title=Darrell Montague vs. Will Campuzano joins Dallas' UFC 171 lineup|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Dann Stupp|date=18 December 2013|accessdate=2013-12-18}} However, Montague pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by Justin Scoggins.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/01/justin-scoggins-replaces-darrell-montague-at-ufc-171-in-dallas/|title=Justin Scoggins replaces Darrell Montague at UFC 171 in Dallas|publisher=MMAjunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2014-01-28|accessdate=2014-01-28}}
Montague faced Kyoji Horiguchi on May 10, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 40.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/02/cariaso-smolka-horiguchi-montague-added-to-ufc-fight-night-in-cincinnati/|title=Horoguchi-Montague added to UFC Fight Night in Cincinnati|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Matt Erickson|accessdate=2014-02-21|date=2014-02-21}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Montague faced Willie Gates on July 21, 2015 at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/05/willie-gates-vs-darrell-montague-set-for-tuf-21-finale-in-july-in-las-vegas|title=Willie Gates vs. Darrell Montague set for TUF 21 finale in July in Las Vegas|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|accessdate=2015-05-28|date=2014-05-28}} He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/tuf-21-finale-results-willie-gates-takes-out-darrell-montague-in-96-seconds|title=TUF 21 Finale results: Willie Gates takes out Darrell Montague in 96 seconds|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|accessdate=2015-07-12|date=2014-07-12}} Following three consecutive losses, Montague was released from the promotion.
Championships and accomplishments
=Mixed martial arts=
- Tachi Palace Fights
- Tachi Palace Fights Flyweight Championship (One time)
- Gladiator Challenge
- Gladiator Challenge Flyweight Title (One time)
- Sherdog
- 2010 All-Violence 2nd Team{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/3/Sherdogs-2010-AllViolence-Team-29293|title=Sherdog's 2010 All-Violence second team|author=Jordan Breen|publisher=Sherdog.com|date=January 10, 2011|accessdate=November 4, 2013}}
- Bas Rutten Awards
- 2009 Bloodbath of the Year Runner-up
Mixed martial arts record
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| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–5
| TKO (knees to the body and elbows)
| The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale
| {{dts|2015|July|12}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:36
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–4
| Decision (unanimous)
| UFC Fight Night: Brown vs. Silva
| {{dts|2014|May|10}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–3
| KO (punch)
| UFC 166
| {{dts|2013|October|19}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:13
| Houston, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–2
| Jesse Miramontes
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Submission Championship MMA 2
| {{dts|2013|May|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:22
| Ontario, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–2
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2012|December|24}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Tokyo, Japan
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–2
| Taylor McCorriston
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2012|May|10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:46
| Lemoore, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–2
| Kenny McClairn
| Submission (armbar)
| Gladiator Challenge: Star Wars
| {{dts|2012|April|29}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:41
| San Jacinto, California, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 9–2
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| {{dts|2011|August|5}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:15
| Lemoore, California, United States
| {{small|Lost the TPF Flyweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–1
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2011|February|18}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| Lemoore, California, United States
| {{small|Won the TPF Flyweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–1
| Luis Gonzalez
| KO (punches)
| {{dts|2010|September|9}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:42
| Lemoore, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–1
| Jeremy Bolt
| TKO (body kick)
| {{dts|2010|May|5}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:21
| Lemoore, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–1
| Chino Nicolas
| Decision (unanimous)
| Gladiator Challenge: Vision Quest
| {{dts|2010|February|21}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 3:00
| San Jacinto, California, United States
| {{small|Won the Gladiator Challenge Flyweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1
| Joey Bedolla
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| LBFN 6: Long Beach Fight Night 6
| {{dts|2009|October|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:41
| Long Beach, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–1
| Maurice Eazel
| KO (punches)
| LBFN 4: Long Beach Fight Night 4
| {{dts|2009|April|19}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 0:36
| Long Beach, California, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 3–1
| TKO (punches)
| Gladiator Challenge: Warriors
| {{dts|2009|February|4}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:55
| Pauma Valley, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Scott Brommage
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| LBFN 3: Long Beach Fight Night 3
| {{dts|2009|January|4}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:36
| Long Beach, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Ernie Davila
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| KOW: Knights of War
| {{dts|2008|September|20}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| N/A
| Ensenada, Mexico
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Dillion Croushorn
| KO (spinning back fist)
| GC 79: Genuine Beatdown
| {{dts|2008|June|20}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 3:40
| San Bernardino, California, United States
|
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See also
References
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External links
- {{UFC|darrell-montague}}
- {{Sherdog}}
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Category:People from Chino, California
Category:American male mixed martial artists
Category:Flyweight mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing boxing
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu
Category:Ultimate Fighting Championship male fighters