Derrick Krantz


Derrick Krantz is an American professional mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2008, he has also competed for Bellator MMA and Legacy Fighting Alliance.

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.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Krantz compiled an amateur record of 9-5-1 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.

Bellator MMA

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

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. 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. He lost the title via first-round submission against Alex Morono at Legacy FC 49.
Krantz competed for the vacant Legacy Fighting Alliance Welterweight Championship at on May 19, 2017 vs. Ben Neumann, winning via second-round TKO. He lost the title via split decision against James Nakashima at.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Following a three-fight winning streak, Krantz was named a short-notice replacement for Neil Magny at on May 18, 2019 vs. Vicente Luque. He lost the fight via first-round TKO.
Krantz faced Song Kenan on August 31, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 15. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts