Darrick Minner
Darrick Jeffrey Minner (born April 28, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. 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. 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 . 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 . 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 . He won the bout via guillotine choke in the first minute of the first round. Minner faced Charles Rosa on February 20, 2021, at . He won the fight via unanimous decision. Minner faced Darren Elkins on July 24 , 2021, at . 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 Minner faced Ryan Hall on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. Minner is scheduled to face Damon Jackson on June 4, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 207. Personal life. Minner and his wife Jordyn have two daughters, Brixtyn and Brogyn (born 2020).