Francisco Derek Campos or simply known as Derek Campos is an American mixed martial arts combatant currently competing for renowned American promotion, Bellator MMA in its lightweight division. Before joining the Bellator, he fought for MMA promotion such as King of the Cage and Shark Fights.
He is given nickname The Stallion and is former King of the Cage Junior Welterweight Champion.
Derek Campos is American by nationality. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, the United States of America on April 1, 1988.
Before starting his career in MMA arts, he played football in junior levels of high school and also trained in boxing.
It was revealed through various sources and reports that he receives a salary of around $19,000 per fight in the Bellator. Campos also got an extra winning bonus of $ 15,000 which was informed by California State Athletic.
He received the career highest paycheck of $34,200 (includes $15,000 win bonus) at Bellator 170 where Tito Ortiz earned the highest of the night with $300,000 after defeating Chael Sonnen.
His earnings also include the sponsorship deals with brands such as PowerhouseLBk. With his relatively good earnings, he must have earned a fair amount of money.
Even though his net worth has not been officially disclosed as of now.
After training in the martial arts combat, he fought for small-time promotions and fought mostly for Louisana and Texas MMA organization.
He signed with American MMA promotion, Bellator MMA in 2012 and made his debut against Rich Clementi at Bellator 70 on May 25, 2012.
Campos lost the match through a guillotine choke hold in the first round. He later took on Brandon Girtz at Bellator 96 on June 19, 2013, and won the bout via unanimous decision. He faced Estevan Payan at Bellator 126 on September 2014 and won through a knock out within 30 seconds of the first round.
Campos later had a bout against Derek Anderson at Bellator 170 that took place on January 21, 2017, and won with a unanimous decision.
Currently, he took on Patricky Freire on February 16, 2018, and lost the bout through TKO in the first round of the match.
Currently, 30 Derek Campos stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs around 70 kg.
He is married to his wife, Elizabeth Boesch. The couple blessed with a child, son, Riley Campos. Elizabeth Boesch is a fitness fanatic like her husband.
Both, Derek Campos and his spouse, Elizabeth Boesch are known to live a disciplined and healthy style. The family of Campos is currently enjoying a happy and blissful life and there is no rift or tension between the couple.
The relationship between himself and his wife is getting stronger with the passage of time and there is no sign of them getting divorced or separation.
