Darrick Minner

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.

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.

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. 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. Minner lost the fight via a submission in round two.

Minner was scheduled to fight a rematch with Jordan Griffin on June 13, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Eye vs. Calvillo. 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.

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.

Minner faced Charles Rosa on February 20, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Minner faced Darren Elkins on July 24, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw. He lost the fight via a technical knockout in round two.

Having fought out his previous contract, Minner signed a new four-fight deal and faced Ryan Hall on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Minner was scheduled to face Damon Jackson on June 4, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 207. However, for undisclosed reasons, Minner was pulled from the event and he was replaced by newcomer Daniel Argueta.

Last fight in the UFC, suspension and investigations Minner faced Shayilan Nuerdanbieke on November 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 214. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the first round after seemingly injuring his knee seconds into the bout.

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. 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.

Personal life Minner and his wife Jordyn have three daughters, Brixtyn, Brogyn and Brynn. and Brett are also MMA fighters, mostly with the Omaha-based promotion Dynasty Combat Sports.

Championships and accomplishments Dynasty Combat Sports DCS Featherweight Champion (one time; former) One successful title defense

Mixed martial arts record Win

Eduardo Peralta Submission (guillotine choke) Dynasty Combat Sports 108

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Win

Jacob Ritchie Submission (twister) Dynasty Combat Sports 102

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Loss

Brock Hamer Decision (split) Dynasty Combat Sports 99

Ralston, Nebraska, United States Loss

Shayilan Nuerdanbieke TKO (elbows) UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Ryan Hall Decision (unanimous) UFC 269

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Darren Elkins TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Charles Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Lewis

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

T.J. Laramie Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Grant Dawson Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo

Norfolk, Virginia, United States Win

Charlie DuBray Technical Submission (shoulder choke) Dynasty Combat Sports 57

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Win

Terrance McKinney Submission (triangle choke) Midwest CF 18

North Platte, Nebraska, United States Loss

Herbert Burns Submission (triangle armbar) Dana White's Contender Series 23

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Clay Collard Submission (rear-naked choke) Final Fight Championship 33

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Kevin Croom TKO (elbows) LFA 48

Kearney, Nebraska, United States Win

Joey Munoz Submission (rear-naked choke) Dynasty Combat Sports 41

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Loss

Jordan Griffin Submission (armbar) LFA 34

Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Win

Chuka Willis Submission (guillotine choke) Dynasty Combat Sports 38

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Loss

Fernando Padilla Submission (triangle armbar) LFA 25

Omaha, Nebraska, United States Win

Will Shutt Submission (guillotine choke) Victory FC 58

Omaha, Nebraska, United States Win

Justin Overton Submission (guillotine choke) Victory FC 57

Topeka, Kansas, United States Loss

Chico Camus Decision (unanimous) LFA 2

Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Win

Zakk Smith Submission (guillotine choke) Dynasty Combat Sports 27

Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States Win

Bill Kamery Submission (triangle choke) Dynasty Combat Sports 25

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Loss

Jesse Arnett Submission (brabo choke) Hard Knocks 48

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Win

Brandon Ball Submission (armbar) Dynasty Combat Sports 22

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Win

Matt Brown Submission (guillotine choke) RFA 30

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Win

Erik Vo Submission (rear-naked choke) Dynasty Combat Sports 17

Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States Win

Marvin Blumer Decision (unanimous) RFA 24

Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States Win

Shaine Moffitt Submission (guillotine choke) Dynasty Combat Sports 14

Tarkio, Missouri, United States Win

Jordan Hernandez Submission (kneebar) Dynasty Combat Sports 12

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Loss

Luke Sanders TKO (punches) RFA 17

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Win

Tony Crowder Submission (guillotine choke) Dynasty Combat Sports 9

Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States Win

Austin Lyons Submission (armbar) RFA 13

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Loss

John DeVall Submission (armbar) Dynasty Combat Sports 6

Omaha, Nebraska, United States Win

William Osborne Decision (unanimous) RFA 10

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Robert Flaherty TKO (punches) Dynasty Combat Sports 3

Omaha, Nebraska, United States Loss

Chad Obermiller Submission (triangle choke) Dynasty Combat Sports 1

Grand Island, Nebraska, United States Return to Bantamweight. Win

Justin Morrison Submission (guillotine choke) Disorderly Conduct 20

Nebraska City, Nebraska, United States Win

Adem Mujakic Submission (guillotine choke) Disorderly Conduct 18

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Win

Hector Velez Submission (guillotine choke) Centurion Fights 1

St. Joseph, Missouri, United States Win

DeAndrew Jones Submission (rear-naked choke) Disorderly Conduct 15

Omaha, Nebraska, United States Win

James Smith Submission (rear-naked choke) Disorderly Conduct 14

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Loss

Dominic Blanco Submission (guillotine choke) Disorderly Conduct 12

North Platte, Nebraska, United States