WelterweightNOT FIGHTING
DaMarques Johnson
18-12
Age
40
Height
6'1"
Weight
183 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
06:21
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 3R3 1
Last 5
WLLLW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Salt Lake City, United States
Fight History
WIN
MG
vs Mike Guymon
UFC Fight Night: Fight for the Troops 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Injury Back Injury
R1 3:22
SubmissionInjury Back Injury·R1 3:22
LOSS
AS
vs Amir Sadollah
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Davis· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head From Mount Submission to Strikes
R2 3:27
KO/TKOElbows to Head From Mount Submission to Strikes·R2 3:27
LOSS
GN
vs Gunnar Nelson
UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic· 2013-03-02
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:34
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:34
LOSS
JM
vs John Maguire
UFC on FUEL TV: Gustafsson vs Silva· 2013-03-02
Submission
Armbar On Ground
R2 4:40
SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R2 4:40
WIN
BB
vs Brad Blackburn
UFC 112: Invincible· 2010-04-10
KO/TKO
Kick to Body At Distance
R3 2:08
KO/TKOKick to Body At Distance·R3 2:08
WIN
EG
vs Edgar Garcia
UFC 107: Penn vs Sanchez· 2009-12-12
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 4:03
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 4:03
WIN
CH
vs Clay Harvison
UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:34
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:34
LOSS
MS
vs Mike Swick
UFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera
KO/TKO
Punch to Head On Ground
R2 1:20
KO/TKOPunch to Head On Ground·R2 1:20
LOSS
MR
vs Matthew Riddle
UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R2 4:29
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R2 4:29
LOSS
JW
vs James Wilks
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:54
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:54
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.1/min
Grappling
1.18 TD
Defense
51%
⚖️DaMarques adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
50% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Kick to Body At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punch to Head At Distance
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#21
50% of subs
Other
Injury
Back Injury
#11
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 50% KO/TKO, 50% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Kick to Body At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Injury Back Injury and Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (25/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (51%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (58% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
38%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
51%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
30% acc60%
Clinch
62% acc15%
Ground
73% acc25%
Striking Differential-1.64/min
2.11 landed/min3.75 absorbed/min
2.11
Landed/Min
3.75
Absorbed/Min
0.47
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed134
Sig. Strikes Attempted355
Key Insights
DaMarques is active on the ground (25%).
Primarily a headhunter with 78% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.8:1).
Effective ground striker: 25% from ground at 73% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
56%
Above Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
19%
Low
0%100%
TD Success Rate
56%(est)
Landed
5
Defended
4
Total
9
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.18
TD / 15min
0.71
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
9
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
18
Attempted
56%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
TD defense at 19% could be a vulnerability.
High TD accuracy (56%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 25% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
268
0.81
Ratio
Absorbed
332
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
4/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
17.3
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.6
Standing %
83%
R3 vs R1 Output
58%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.81x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (17.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 58% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 10 fights
R1 Control
1:01
R2 Control
0:33
R3 Control
0:39
R1 to Final
-15%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Transitions to grappling-heavy strategy in later rounds (+13.6pp).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+5.2pp
Body
+3.3pp
Leg
-8.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+13.6pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2816
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights