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Derrick Krantz
Born (1988-01-13) January 13, 1988 (age 36)
NicknameD-Rock
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionWelterweight
Middleweight (formerly)
Lightweight (formerly)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Fighting out ofMarshall, Texas, United States
TeamTeam 515
RankBlack Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total34
Wins23
By knockout10
By submission11
By decision2
Losses11
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision3
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Derrick Krantz (born January 13, 1988) is a professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2008, he has also competed for Bellator MMA and Legacy Fighting Alliance.

Early life and career

Krantz moved to Texas at age 16 and began his martial arts career training in Kung Fu to keep him preoccupied and out of trouble.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Krantz made his professional debut on July 18, 2008 vs. Jay Hall, winning via first-round TKO. He amassed an 11-5 record on the regional circuit, competing against UFC veterans Dustin Poirier and Rich Clementi before making his Bellator MMA debut in 2012.

Bellator MMA

Krantz made his Bellator MMA debut on March 16, 2012 at Bellator 61 vs. Eric Scallan, winning via first-round submission.[3] His next bout was against future Bellator Welterweight Champion Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 69, losing via third-round TKO.[4]

Legacy FC/Legacy Fighting Alliance

After a pair of victories at Legacy FC 14 and Legacy FC 16, Krantz moved down to Lightweight to face former UFC Welterweight title contender Jorge Patino for the Legacy Lightweight Championship at Legacy FC 18, losing via second-round submission.[5] He received another title shot at Legacy FC 43, this time for the vacant Legacy Welterweight Championship on July 17, 2015 vs. UFC veteran Brock Larson, winning via third-round knockout.[6] He lost the title via first-round submission against Alex Morono at Legacy FC 49.[7]

Krantz competed for the vacant Legacy Fighting Alliance Welterweight Championship at LFA 12 on May 19, 2017 vs. Ben Neumann, winning via second-round TKO.[8] He lost the title via split decision against James Nakashima at LFA 23.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Following a three-fight winning streak, Krantz was named a short-notice replacement for Neil Magny at UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee on May 18, 2019 vs. Vicente Luque.[10] He lost the fight via first-round TKO.[11]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
34 matches 23 wins 11 losses
By knockout 10 3
By submission 11 5
By decision 2 3
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 23–11 Vicente Luque TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee May 18, 2019 1 3:52 Rochester, New York, United States
Win 23–10 Justin Patterson KO (punches) Legacy Fighting Alliance 63 March 29, 2019 1 2:23 Belton, Texas, United States Returned to Welterweight
Win 22–10 Hayward Charles TKO (punches) AKA: Rite of Passage 5 October 27, 2018 2 4:47 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States Middleweight debut
Win 21–10 Kassius Holdorf Decision (split) Legacy Fighting Alliance 42 June 8, 2018 3 5:00 Branson, Missouri, United States
Loss 20–10 James Nakashima Decision (split) Legacy Fighting Alliance 23 September 22, 2017 5 5:00 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States Lost the LFA Welterweight Championship
Win 20–9 Ben Neumann TKO (punches) Legacy Fighting Alliance 12 May 19, 2017 2 0:55 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Won the vacant LFA Welterweight Championship
Win 19–9 Hayward Charles Decision (unanimous) Legacy Fighting Alliance 4 February 17, 2017 3 5:00 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Win 18–9 Dave Burrow Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy FC 57 July 1, 2016 1 4:22 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Loss 17–9 Alex Morono Submission (guillotine choke) Legacy FC 49 December 4, 2015 1 4:29 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States Lost the Legacy FC Welterweight Championship
Win 17–8 Brock Larson KO (punches) Legacy FC 43 July 17, 2015 3 2:38 Hinckley, Minnesota, United States Won the Legacy FC Welterweight Championship
Win 16–8 Daniel Roberts Submission (Von Flue choke) Legacy FC 35 September 26, 2014 1 2:49 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win 15–8 Kyle Bradley Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy FC 32 June 20, 2014 1 3:44 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States Returned to Welterweight
Loss 14–8 Derek Campos Submission (rear-naked choke) Ascent Combat: Mayhem 3 May 11, 2013 3 4:15 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States Catchweight bout (160 lbs.)
Loss 14–7 Jorge Patino Submission (guillotine choke) Legacy FC 18 March 1, 2013 2 3:07 Houston, Texas, United States Lightweight debut. For the Legacy FC Lightweight Championship
Win 14–6 Charles Byrd Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy FC 16 December 14, 2012 1 3:02 Dallas, Texas, United States Catchweight bout (172 lbs.)
Win 13–6 Brandon Farran Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy FC 14 September 14, 2012 1 1:11 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss 12–6 Andrey Koreshkov TKO (knees and punches) Bellator 69 May 18, 2012 3 0:51 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win 12–5 Eric Scallan Technican Submission (brabo choke) Bellator 61 March 16, 2012 1 3:01 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Loss 11–5 Sean Spencer Decision (unanimous) Fight Game: Premier Event December 2, 2011 3 5:00 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss 11–4 Brian Melancon Decision (unanimous) Legacy FC 5 January 29, 2011 3 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 11–3 Ryan Larson Submission (rear-naked choke) King of Kombat 9 August 20, 2010 1 4:28 Austin, Texas, United States
Win 10–3 Rocky Long Submission (rear-naked choke) Ascent Combat: The Beginning April 3, 2010 1 3:59 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Loss 9–3 Dustin Poirier Submission (armbar) USA MMA: Night of Champions 2 March 6, 2010 2 3:35 Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Loss 9–2 Rich Clementi Submission (armbar) Team 3:16 MMA: Season's Beatings December 12, 2009 1 4:54 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win 9–1 Mike Clifton Submission Steele Cage 2 November 7, 2009 1 1:46 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss 8–1 Todd Moore TKO (punches) Ascent Combat: It's On August 8, 2009 3 2:59 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win 8–0 Donald Wallace TKO (punches) Cajun FC June 26, 2009 1 3:27 Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Win 7–0 Adam Schindler TKO (punches) Ascent Combat: Best of the Best Tournament June 6, 2009 2 1:14 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win 6–0 Jason Wright Submission (rear-naked choke) 3:16 Productions: Unstoppable April 3, 2009 1 2:44 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win 5–0 Aaron Hall Submission (arm-triangle choke) Cage Kings: Total Domination March 20, 2009 1 2:46 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Win 4–0 Cleo Wright TKO (punches) Reality Check January 31, 2009 1 1:24 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win 3–0 Chance Burke TKO (punches) Cage Kings: Destruction at the Dome October 10, 2008 1 1:39 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Win 2–0 Brandon Jinnies TKO Louisiana FC 2 August 23, 2008 1 0:00 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Win 1–0 Jay Hall TKO (punches) Cage Kings July 18, 2008 1 0:56 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

See also

References

  1. ^ CBS19.tv. "Longview MMA fighter Derrick Krantz set to make UFC debut Saturday night". CBS 19. Retrieved 2019-05-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ wartribegear.com. "DERRICK Pro MMA Fighter". War Tribe Gear. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  3. ^ Sherdog.com. "Falcao, Vasilevsky, Santos, Rogers Advance to Semis at Bellator 61". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  4. ^ Sherdog.com. "Maiquel Falcao Tops Andreas Spang, Wins Bellator's Season 6 Middleweight Tournament". Sherdog. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  5. ^ mmajunkie.com. "Legacy FC 18 results: Lewis keeps heavyweight belt, Patino retains at 155". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  6. ^ mmajunkie.com. "Legacy FC 43 results: Derrick Krantz captures welterweight title with KO of Brock Larson". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  7. ^ mmajunkie.com. "Legacy FC 49 results: Morono upsets Krantz, Lee claims flyweight title". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  8. ^ mmajunkie.com. "LFA 12 results: Derrick Krantz claims inaugural welterweight title with brutal ground-and-pound". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
  9. ^ mmajunkie.com. "LFA 23 results: James Nakashima takes home title in foul-marred affair". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  10. ^ bloodyelbow.com. "UFC signs longtime regional veteran Krantz to replace Neil Magny in Rochester co-main". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  11. ^ mmamania.com. "UFC Fight Night 152 results: Vicente Luque finishes Derrick Krantz in one". MMA Mania. Retrieved 2019-05-20.


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