Darrick Minner
American mixed martial arts fighter
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Darrick Minner[1] (born April 28, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
April 28, 1990
Auburn, Nebraska, United States
| Darrick Minner | |
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| Born | Darrick Jeffrey Minner[1] April 28, 1990 Auburn, Nebraska, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight Featherweight Bantamweight |
| Reach | 69.0 in (175 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | Nebraska City, Nebraska |
| Team | Disorderly Conduct Premier Combat Center Xtreme Couture (until 2020)[3][4] Glory MMA (2020–present)[3][4] |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 42 |
| Wins | 27 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 23 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 15 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| By submission | 8 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Born in Auburn, Nebraska, and raised in Nebraska City, Minner wrestled at Nebraska City High School. He then continued wrestling at Iowa Western Community College.[5]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
A professional mixed martial artist since October 2012 and representing Glory MMA and Fitness, Darrick Minner compiled a 24–10 record through 34 professional fights, the wins being 21 submissions, one knockout, and two decisions, during his days fighting on the regional MMA scene.[6]
Dana White's Contender Series
Minner was invited to participate on Dana White's Contender Series 23 on August 9, 2019. He faced Herbert Burns, losing the bout via first-round submission.[7]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Minner made his UFC debut as an injury replacement for Chas Skelly against Grant Dawson on February 29, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo.[8] At the weigh-ins, Dawson also failed to make weight, coming in at 149.5 pounds, 3.5 pounds over the featherweight non-title limit of 146 pounds. He was fined 30% of his fight purse, which went to Minner and the bout proceeded at a catchweight.[9] Minner lost the fight via a submission in round two.[10]
Minner was scheduled to fight a rematch with Jordan Griffin on June 13, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Eye vs. Calvillo.[11] However, on the day prior to the event, Minner was pulled from the fight due to health issues surrounding his weight cut and the bout was cancelled.[12]
Minner faced T.J. Laramie on September 19, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley. He won the bout via guillotine choke in the first minute of the first round.[13]
Minner faced Charles Rosa on February 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis.[14] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[15]
Minner faced Darren Elkins on July 24, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw.[16] He lost the fight via a technical knockout in round two.[17]
Having fought out his previous contract, Minner signed a new four-fight deal and faced Ryan Hall on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269.[18][19] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[20]
Minner was scheduled to face Damon Jackson on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 207.[21] However, for undisclosed reasons, Minner was pulled from the event and he was replaced by newcomer Daniel Argueta.[22]
Last fight in the UFC, suspension and investigations
Minner faced Shayilan Nuerdanbieke on November 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 214.[23] He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round after seemingly injuring his knee seconds into the bout.[24]
On December 2, 2022, Minner was released from the UFC amid an investigation into suspicious betting patterns that occurred in his previous fight against Shayilan Nuerdanbieke.[25] Subsequently, both Minner and his coach James Krause were indefinitely suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for failing to disclose the injury Minner had sustained prior the fight.[26]
Personal life
Championships and accomplishments
- Dynasty Combat Sports
- DCS Featherweight Champion (one time; former)
- One successful title defense
- DCS Featherweight Champion (one time; former)
Mixed martial arts record
| 42 matches | 27 wins | 15 losses |
| By knockout | 1 | 4 |
| By submission | 23 | 8 |
| By decision | 3 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 27–15 | Jacob Ritchie | Submission (twister) | Dynasty Combat Sports 102 | November 21, 2025 | 2 | 1:05 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 26–15 | Brock Hamer | Decision (split) | Dynasty Combat Sports 99 | June 28, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Ralston, Nebraska, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
| Loss | 26–14 | Shayilan Nuerdanbieke | TKO (elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos | November 5, 2022 | 1 | 1:07 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 26–13 | Ryan Hall | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 269 | December 11, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 26–12 | Darren Elkins | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw | July 24, 2021 | 2 | 3:48 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 26–11 | Charles Rosa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis | February 20, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 25–11 | T.J. Laramie | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley | September 19, 2020 | 1 | 0:52 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 24–11 | Grant Dawson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo | February 29, 2020 | 2 | 1:38 | Norfolk, Virginia, United States | Catchweight (149.5 lb) bout; Dawson missed weight. |
| Win | 24–10 | Charlie DuBray | Technical Submission (shoulder choke) | Dynasty Combat Sports 57 | December 6, 2019 | 1 | 1:33 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | Defended the DCS Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 23–10 | Terrance McKinney | Submission (triangle choke) | Midwest CF 18 | October 19, 2019 | 1 | 0:57 | North Platte, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 22–10 | Herbert Burns | Submission (triangle armbar) | Dana White's Contender Series 23 | August 6, 2019 | 1 | 2:29 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 22–9 | Clay Collard | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Final Fight Championship 33 | November 2, 2018 | 1 | 0:31 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Lightweight bout. |
| Loss | 21–9 | Kevin Croom | TKO (elbows) | LFA 48 | September 7, 2018 | 2 | 2:10 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 21–8 | Joey Munoz | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Dynasty Combat Sports 41 | April 21, 2018 | 2 | 4:50 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | Won the vacant DCS Featherweight Championship. |
| Loss | 20–8 | Jordan Griffin | Submission (armbar) | LFA 34 | March 2, 2018 | 2 | 3:59 | Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 20–7 | Chuka Willis | Submission (guillotine choke) | Dynasty Combat Sports 38 | December 9, 2017 | 1 | 2:45 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 19–7 | Fernando Padilla | Submission (triangle armbar) | LFA 25 | October 20, 2017 | 1 | 3:10 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | Return to Featherweight. |
| Win | 19–6 | Will Shutt | Submission (guillotine choke) | Victory FC 58 | July 22, 2017 | 2 | 2:48 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 18–6 | Justin Overton | Submission (guillotine choke) | Victory FC 57 | May 5, 2017 | 1 | 1:20 | Topeka, Kansas, United States | Featherweight bout. |
| Loss | 17–6 | Chico Camus | Decision (unanimous) | LFA 2 | January 20, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States | Catchweight (136.2 lb) bout; Minner missed weight. |
| Win | 17–5 | Zakk Smith | Submission (guillotine choke) | Dynasty Combat Sports 27 | June 25, 2016 | 1 | 0:47 | Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 16–5 | Bill Kamery | Submission (triangle choke) | Dynasty Combat Sports 25 | April 23, 2016 | 1 | 4:35 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | Catchweight (140 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 15–5 | Jesse Arnett | Submission (brabo choke) | Hard Knocks 48 | January 29, 2016 | 2 | 1:56 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada | For the HKFC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 15–4 | Brandon Ball | Submission (armbar) | Dynasty Combat Sports 22 | November 28, 2015 | 1 | 1:00 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | Catchweight (143 lb) bout; Minner missed weight. |
| Win | 14–4 | Matt Brown | Submission (guillotine choke) | RFA 30 | September 18, 2015 | 1 | 1:35 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 13–4 | Erik Vo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Dynasty Combat Sports 17 | June 27, 2015 | 1 | 1:31 | Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States | Featherweight bout. |
| Win | 12–4 | Marvin Blumer | Decision (unanimous) | RFA 24 | March 6, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States | |
| Win | 11–4 | Shaine Moffitt | Submission (guillotine choke) | Dynasty Combat Sports 14 | December 5, 2014 | 1 | 0:40 | Tarkio, Missouri, United States | Featherweight bout. |
| Win | 10–4 | Jordan Hernandez | Submission (kneebar) | Dynasty Combat Sports 12 | December 5, 2014 | 1 | 1:49 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | Catchweight (141 lb) bout; Minner missed weight. |
| Loss | 9–4 | Luke Sanders | TKO (punches) | RFA 17 | August 22, 2014 | 2 | 3:15 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | Catchweight (137.2 lb) bout; Minner missed weight. |
| Win | 9–3 | Tony Crowder | Submission (guillotine choke) | Dynasty Combat Sports 9 | June 21, 2014 | 1 | 0:33 | Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Austin Lyons | Submission (armbar) | RFA 13 | March 7, 2014 | 1 | 3:39 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | Catchweight (139 lb) bout; Minner missed weight. |
| Loss | 7–3 | John DeVall | Submission (armbar) | Dynasty Combat Sports 6 | January 11, 2014 | 1 | 4:38 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | Catchweight (140 lb) bout. |
| Win | 7–2 | William Osborne | Decision (unanimous) | RFA 10 | October 25, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Robert Flaherty | TKO (punches) | Dynasty Combat Sports 3 | September 27, 2013 | 1 | 1:14 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 5–2 | Chad Obermiller | Submission (triangle choke) | Dynasty Combat Sports 1 | July 26, 2013 | 1 | 3:22 | Grand Island, Nebraska, United States | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Win | 5–1 | Justin Morrison | Submission (guillotine choke) | Disorderly Conduct 20 | June 1, 2013 | 1 | 1:13 | Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 4–1 | Adem Mujakic | Submission (guillotine choke) | Disorderly Conduct 18 | April 12, 2013 | 1 | 2:04 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Hector Velez | Submission (guillotine choke) | Centurion Fights 1 | March 1, 2013 | 1 | 1:07 | St. Joseph, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | DeAndrew Jones | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Disorderly Conduct 15 | January 26, 2013 | 1 | 2:21 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 1–1 | James Smith | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Disorderly Conduct 14 | December 14, 2012 | 1 | 0:25 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Dominic Blanco | Submission (guillotine choke) | Disorderly Conduct 12 | October 13, 2012 | 1 | 1:13 | North Platte, Nebraska, United States | Bantamweight debut. |