Derek Campos

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Derek Campos
BornFrancisco Derek Campos
(1988-04-01) April 1, 1988 (age 36)
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Other namesThe Stallion
Nationality American
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Lightweight
Featherweight
Reach68 in (173 cm)
Fighting out of Lubbock, Texas, United States
TeamMohler MMA
Years active2009–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total32
Wins20
By knockout6
By submission5
By decision9
Losses12
By knockout4
By submission4
By decision4
University Texas Tech University
Brookhaven College
Notable school(s) Coronado High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Francisco Derek Campos (born April 1, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2009, Campos has competed for Bellator MMA, Shark Fights and King of the Cage, and is the former King of the Cage Light Welterweight Champion.

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Background

Originally from Lubbock, Texas, Campos competed in high school football and first began training in boxing and wrestling at the age of 19. [1]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After a 2–0 amateur career, Campos started his professional career in 2009, fighting exclusively for Texas and Louisiana-based promotions.

In 2012, with a record of 9–2, Campos signed with Bellator. [2]

Bellator MMA

Campos made his promotional debut against Rich Clementi on May 25, 2012, at Bellator 70. He lost via submission due to a guillotine choke in the first round. [3]

Campos faced Brandon Girtz on June 19, 2013, at Bellator 96. He won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). [4]

Campos faced Martin Stapleton on November 8, 2013, at Bellator 107. Once again he won via unanimous decision. [5]

Campos was expected to rematch Brandon Girtz in the quarterfinal match of Bellator Season Ten Lightweight Tournament on March 21, 2014, at Bellator 113. [6] However, his opponent was changed and he faced Tim Welch. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Campos faced Patricky Freire in the semifinals at Bellator 117 and lost the bout via TKO in the second round.

Campos faced Estevan Payan on September 26, 2014, at Bellator 126. [7] He won the fight via knockout just 31 seconds into the first round.

Stepping in for a recently retired John Gunderson, Campos was expected to face Alexander Sarnavskiy at Bellator 128 on October 10, 2014. [8] However, an injury forced Campos out of the bout. Dakota Cochrane stepped in as a replacement. [9]

Campos faced former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler on June 19, 2015, at Bellator 138. [10] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Campos finally rematched Brandon Girtz at Bellator 146 on November 20, 2015. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Campos next faced Melvin Guillard on February 19, 2016, at Bellator 149. [11] He won the fight via a flurry of punches in the second round, resulting in a TKO victory.

Campos faced up-and-coming Djamil Chan at Bellator 161 on September 16, 2016. In the first round, Campos was almost finished by a series of punches after absorbing a punch on the feet. However, he survived the onslaught and went on to win the fight via unanimous decision. [12]

Campos faced Derek Anderson at Bellator 170 on January 21, 2017. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [13]

Campos was expected to face Patricky Freire at Bellator 181 on July 14, 2017. The pair previously met at Bellator 117 on April 18, 2014, in the quarter-final round of the Bellator season ten lightweight tournament, in which Campos was defeated via second-round TKO. [14] The rematch was originally scheduled to take place at Bellator 167 on December 3, 2016, however an injury forced Freire out of the bout. [15] During the Bellator 180 fight card, it was revealed by the promotion that Campos would instead face Brandon Girtz in a third fight at the event. [16] Campos won the rubber match by TKO via doctor stoppage at the end of the second round due to cut on Girtz's forehead caused by a Campos knee. [17]

Campos faced Patricky Freire in a rematch at Bellator 194 on February 16, 2018. [18] He lost the fight via TKO in round one. [19]

In his next fight, Campos moved down to Featherweight and faced Sam Sicilia at Bellator 212 on December 14, 2018. He lost the back-and-forth fight by split decision.

Campos next faced Pedro Carvalho at Bellator: Birmingham on May 4, 2019. He lost the bout by way of first round knockout.

Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix

In the opening round of the Featherweight Grand Prix, Campos faced former two-time Bellator Featherweight world champion Daniel Straus at Bellator 226 on September 7, 2019. Campos went on to defeat Straus in a dominant unanimous decision win, with the judges scores reading 30–26, 30–25, 30–25. [20]

In the quarterfinals, Campos faced A.J. McKee at Bellator 236 on December 21, 2019. [21] [22] He lost the bout via third round submission.

Post grand-prix

Campos was expected to face Roger Huerta at Bellator 246 on September 12, 2020. [23] However, he ultimately faced Keoni Diggs at the event. At the weigh-ins, Diggs weighed in at 157 pounds, 1 pound over the non-title lightweight limit of 156 pounds. The bout proceeded at a catchweight with a percentage of Diggs' purse going to Campos. [24] He lost the bout via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round. [25]

On October 27, 2020, it was announced that Campos had been released from Bellator. [26]

Post-Bellator career

After almost a decade in Bellator, Campos was scheduled to face Kyle Bochniak at XMMA2 on July 30, 2021. [27] However, Campos withdrew from the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Marcus Brimage. [28]

Campos faced Diego Brandão at Peak Fighting 29 on June 10, 2023, losing the bout via unanimous decision. [29]

Bare-knuckle boxing

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Campos will make his debut against former UFC fighter Michael Trizano in a lightweight bout at BKFC 61 on May 11, 2024. [30]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
32 matches20 wins12 losses
By knockout64
By submission54
By decision94
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–12 Diego Brandão Decision (unanimous)Peak Fighting 29June 10, 202335:00 Amarillo, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (160 lb) bout.
Loss20–11Keoni DiggsTechnical Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 246 September 12, 202034:59 Uncasville, Connecticut, United StatesReturn to Lightweight; Diggs missed weight (157 lbs).
Loss20–10 A.J. McKee Submission (armbar) Bellator 236 December 21, 201931:08 Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesBellator Featherweight World Grand Prix Quarterfinals.
Win20–9 Daniel Straus Decision (unanimous) Bellator 226 September 7, 201935:00 San Jose, California, United StatesBellator Featherweight World Grand Prix Opening Round.
Loss19–9 Pedro Carvalho TKO (punches) Bellator: Birmingham May 4, 201912:02 Birmingham, England, United KingdomLightweight bout.
Loss19–8 Sam Sicilia Decision (split) Bellator 212 December 14, 201835:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Featherweight debut.
Loss19–7 Patricky Pitbull TKO (punches) Bellator 194 February 16, 201812:23 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win19–6 Brandon Girtz TKO (doctor stoppage) Bellator 181 July 14, 201725:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Win18–6 Derek Anderson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 170 January 21, 201735:00 Inglewood, California, United States
Win17–6Djamil ChanDecision (unanimous) Bellator 161 September 16, 201635:00 Cedar Park, Texas, United States
Win16–6 Melvin Guillard KO (punches) Bellator 149 February 19, 201620:32 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss15–6 Brandon Girtz KO (punches) Bellator 146 November 20, 201510:37 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States
Loss15–5 Michael Chandler Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 138 June 19, 201512:17 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win15–4Estevan PayanKO (punch) Bellator 126 September 26, 201410:31 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss14–4 Patricky Freire TKO (punches) Bellator 117 April 18, 201420:52 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United StatesBellator Season Ten Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win14–3Tim WelchDecision (unanimous) Bellator 113 March 21, 201435:00 Mulvane, Kansas, United StatesBellator Season Ten Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win13–3Martin StapletonDecision (unanimous) Bellator 107 November 8, 201335:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesCatchweight (157 lbs) bout; both fighters missed weight. [32]
Win12–3 Brandon Girtz Decision (unanimous) Bellator 96 June 19, 201335:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesCatchweight (157.2 lbs) bout; Campos missed weight. [33]
Win11–3 Derrick Krantz Submission (rear-naked choke)Ascend Combat: Mayhem 3May 11, 201334:15 Shreveport, Louisiana, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout. [34]
Win10–3Joe CondonTKO (punches)KOTC: StrangleholdOctober 6, 201231:56 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesWon the King of the Cage Light Welterweight Championship.
Loss9–3 Rich Clementi Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 70 May 25, 201214:18 New Orleans, Louisiana, United StatesCatchweight (157 lbs) bout; Clementi missed weight. [35]
Win9–2Kota OkazawaSubmission (neck crank)G1 Fights: Sovereign ValorJanuary 28, 201223:46 Kinder, Louisiana, United States
Loss8–2 Scott Cleve Decision (split)Ultimate Warrior Fighting 1: Huerta vs. War MachineNovember 26, 201135:00 Pharr, Texas, United States
Win8–1Marcus AndrusiaTKO (punches)Global Fighting Alliance 15October 29, 201111:37 Sulphur, Louisiana, United States
Win7–1Gilbert JimenezDecision (unanimous)Triple A PromotionsJuly 29, 201133:00 Amarillo, Texas, United States
Win6–1 Cody Pfister Submission (rear-naked choke)Undisputed MMA 1June 18, 201112:55 Amarillo, Texas, United States
Win5–1Anselmo LunaDecision (unanimous) Shark Fights 11: Humes vs Buentello May 22, 201035:00 Odessa, Texas, United States
Loss4–1 Diego Brandão Decision (split)King of Kombat 8: The UprisingFebruary 27, 201035:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Win4–0 Yosdenis Cedeno SubmissionArt of War: Mano A ManoJuly 12, 200931:59 Mesquite, Texas, United States
Win3–0 Adam Schindler Decision (unanimous)King of Kombat 6: Fists of FuryApril 25, 200935:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Win2–0Clay ShacklefordKO (punch)Global Fighting Alliance: Mardi Gras MayhemFebruary 28, 200910:27 Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Win1–0Brandon CrickSubmission (rear-naked choke)Xtreme Knockout 2January 10, 200920:35 Arlington, Texas, United States

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