Derrick Mehmen


Derrick Mehmen is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division for the Titan Fighting Championships. A professional competitor since 2006, Mehmen has also made appearances in Strikeforce, Bellator, and World Series of Fighting.

Background

Mehmen was a two-time conference high school wrestling champion for Denver High School in his hometown of Denver, Iowa, placing fourth in the state meet as a junior. He later became an NJCAA All-American at Ellsworth Community College, placing fifth in the 2007 national meet before transferring to the University of Iowa, where he continued to compete in collegiate wrestling after originally signing a letter of intent to compete for South Dakota State University. Mehmen majored in communication studies.

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

Mehmen made his Bellator debut against David Branch and lost via submission in the second round.

Strikeforce

Mehmen made his Strikeforce debut against Roy Jones and won via unanimous decision. He next fought Gian Villante at and lost via unanimous decision.

World Series of Fighting

On June 17, 2013 it was announced that Mehmen signed a contract with World Series of Fighting where Mehmen has competed as a Heavyweight.
Mehmen fought Rolles Gracie Jr. in a Heavyweight bout on September 14, 2013 at Mehmen won the bout with a one punch knockout in the second round.
Mehmen fought against Scott Barrett at on January 18, 2014. Mehmen won the bout via unanimous decision.
Mehmen faced Dave Huckaba at on June 21, 2014. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Mehmen faced Smealinho Rama for the inaugural WSOF Heavyweight Championship at on October 11, 2014. He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
Mehmen challenged Blagoy Ivanov for the WSOF Heavyweight Championship at on October 17, 2015. He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.

Personal life

Mehmen is married and has a daughter.divorced and has a second daughter

Championships and accomplishments