Derrick Krantz

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Derrick Krantz
Born (1988-01-13) January 13, 1988 (age 37)
Indio, California, United States
NicknameD-Rock
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Middleweight
Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach72.0 in (183 cm)
Fighting out of Marshall, Texas, United States
TeamTeam 515
Longview MMA
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Years active2008–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total38
Wins26
By knockout11
By submission11
By decision4
Losses12
By knockout3
By submission5
By decision4
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Derrick Krantz (born January 13, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed 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.

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Background

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 compiled an amateur record of 12-6-1 before he 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. [3]

Bellator MMA

Krantz made his Bellator MMA debut on March 16, 2012 at Bellator 61 vs. Eric Scallan, winning via first-round submission. [4] His next bout was against future Bellator Welterweight Champion Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 69, losing via third-round TKO. [5]

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. [6] 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. [7] He lost the title via first-round submission against Alex Morono at Legacy FC 49. [8]

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. [9] He lost the title via split decision against James Nakashima at LFA 23. [10]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Following a four-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, against Vicente Luque. [11] He lost the fight via first-round TKO. [12]

Krantz faced Song Kenan on August 31, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 157. [13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, [14] and was subsequently released from the promotion. [15]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
38 matches26 wins12 losses
By knockout113
By submission115
By decision44
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win26–12Chauncey FoxworthDecision (unanimous)AKA 18October 29, 202155:00 Bossier City, Louisiana, United StatesDefended the AKA Middleweight Championship.
Win25–12Nolan NorwoodKO (punches)AKA 14April 23, 202112:17 Bossier City, Louisiana, United StatesReturn to Middleweight. Won the vacant AKA Middleweight Championship.
Loss24–12 Song Kenan Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang August 31, 201935:00 Shenzhen, China
Loss24–11 Vicente Luque TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Lee May 18, 201913:52 Rochester, New York, United States
Win24–10Justin PattersonKO (punches) LFA 63 March 29, 201912:23 Belton, Texas, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Win23–10Hayward CharlesTKO (punches)AKA: Rite of Passage 5October 27, 201824:47 Bossier City, Louisiana, United StatesMiddleweight debut.
Win22–10Kassius HoldorfDecision (split) LFA 42 June 8, 201835:00 Branson, Missouri, United States
Win21–10Artenas YoungDecision (unanimous)AKA: Rite of Passage 3March 16, 201835:00 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Loss20–10James NakashimaDecision (split) LFA 23 September 22, 201755:00 Bossier City, Louisiana, United StatesLost the LFA Welterweight Championship.
Win20–9 Ben Neumann TKO (punches) LFA 12 May 19, 201720:55 Prior Lake, Minnesota, United StatesWon the inaugural LFA Welterweight Championship.
Win19–9Hayward CharlesDecision (unanimous) LFA 4 February 17, 201735:00 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Win18–9Dave BurrowSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legacy FC 57July 1, 201614:22 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Loss17–9 Alex Morono Submission (guillotine choke)Legacy FC 49December 4, 201514:29 Bossier City, Louisiana, United StatesLost the Legacy FC Welterweight Championship.
Win17–8 Brock Larson KO (punches)Legacy FC 43July 17, 201532:38 Hinckley, Minnesota, United StatesWon the Legacy FC Welterweight Championship.
Win16–8 Daniel Roberts Submission (Von Flue choke)Legacy FC 35September 26, 201412:49 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Win15–8Kyle BradleySubmission (rear-naked choke)Legacy FC 32June 20, 201413:44 Bossier City, Louisiana, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Loss14–8 Derek Campos Submission (rear-naked choke)Ascent Combat: Mayhem 3May 11, 201334:15 Shreveport, Louisiana, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Loss14–7 Jorge Patino Submission (guillotine choke)Legacy FC 18March 1, 201323:07 Houston, Texas, United StatesLightweight debut. For the Legacy FC Lightweight Championship.
Win14–6 Charles Byrd Submission (rear-naked choke)Legacy FC 16December 14, 201213:02 Dallas, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (172 lbs) bout.
Win13–6Brandon FarranSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legacy FC 14September 14, 201211:11 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss12–6 Andrey Koreshkov TKO (knees and punches) Bellator 69 May 18, 201230:51 Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States
Win12–5Eric ScallanTechnical Submission (brabo choke) Bellator 61 March 16, 201213:01 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Loss11–5 Sean Spencer Decision (unanimous)Fight Game: Premier EventDecember 2, 201135:00 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss11–4 Brian Melancon Decision (unanimous)Legacy FC 5January 29, 201135:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win11–3Ryan LarsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)King of Kombat 9August 20, 201014:28 Austin, Texas, United States
Win10–3Rocky LongSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ascent Combat: The BeginningApril 3, 201013:59 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Loss9–3 Dustin Poirier Submission (armbar)USA MMA: Night of Champions 2March 6, 201023:35 Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Loss9–2 Rich Clementi Submission (armbar)Team 3:16 MMA: Season's BeatingsDecember 12, 200914:54 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win9–1Mike CliftonSubmissionSteele Cage 2November 7, 200911:46 Frisco, Texas, United States
Loss8–1 Todd Moore TKO (punches)Ascent Combat: It's OnAugust 8, 200932:59 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win8–0Donald WallaceTKO (punches)Cajun FCJune 26, 200913:27 Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
Win7–0 Adam Schindler TKO (punches)Ascent Combat: Best of the Best TournamentJune 6, 200921:14 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win6–0Jason WrightSubmission (rear-naked choke)3:16 Productions: UnstoppableApril 3, 200912:44 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win5–0Aaron HallSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Cage Kings: Total DominationMarch 20, 200912:46 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Win4–0Cleo WrightTKO (punches)Reality CheckJanuary 31, 200911:24 Shreveport, Louisiana, United States
Win3–0Chance BurkeTKO (punches)Cage Kings: Destruction at the DomeOctober 10, 200811:39 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Win2–0Brandon JinniesTKOLouisiana FC 2August 23, 200810:00 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Win1–0Jay HallTKO (punches)Cage KingsJuly 18, 200810:56 Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

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