Best fights of Dave Jansen
Over 10 years as a professional, Dave Jansen has compiled a 20-4 (11) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dave Jansen defeats Marcin Held
On March 21, 2013 Dave Jansen faced Marcin Held in a lightweight bout. Jansen was 33 years old with a record of 18-2, and Held was 21 with a record of 15-2. Both Jansen and Held were on a 5-fight winning streak. Jansen won via unanimous decision.
2. Dave Jansen defeats Rick Hawn
On October 24, 2014 Dave Jansen faced Rick Hawn in a lightweight bout. Jansen was 35 years old with a record of 19-2, and Hawn was 38 with a record of 18-3. Jansen was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Hawn was coming off a loss. Jansen won via unanimous decision.
3. Dave Jansen defeats Richard Crunkilton
On October 10, 2009 Dave Jansen faced Richard Crunkilton in a lightweight bout. Jansen was 30 years old with a record of 12-0, and Crunkilton was 29 with a record of 18-2. Jansen was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Crunkilton was coming off a win. Jansen won via unanimous decision.
4. Dave Jansen loses to Will Brooks via unanimous decision
On April 10, 2015 Dave Jansen fought Will Brooks for the Bellator lightweight title. Jansen was 35 years old with a record of 20-2, and Brooks was 28 with a record of 15-1. Jansen was on a 7-fight winning streak and Brooks was on a 6-fight winning streak. Jansen lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Brooks.
5. Dave Jansen loses to Marcin Held in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 20, 2016 Dave Jansen faced Marcin Held in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Jansen was 36 years old with a record of 20-3, and Held was 24 with a record of 21-4. Both Jansen and Held were coming off a loss. Jansen lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Held.
6. Dave Jansen defeats Ricardo Tirloni
On November 16, 2012 Dave Jansen faced Ricardo Tirloni in a lightweight bout. Jansen was 33 years old with a record of 17-2, and Tirloni was 29 with a record of 15-2. Jansen was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tirloni was coming off a win. Jansen won via split decision.
7. Dave Jansen submits Scott McAfee
On April 2, 2011 Dave Jansen faced Scott McAfee. Jansen was 31 years old with a record of 13-2, and McAfee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jansen was on a 2-fight losing streak. Jansen submitted Scott McAfee via d'arce choke in the 1st round.
8. Dave Jansen submits Amirkhan Mazihov in 22 seconds
On July 4, 2009 Dave Jansen faced Amirkhan Mazihov. Jansen was 29 years old with a record of 11-0, and Mazihov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jansen was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Jansen submitted Amirkhan Mazihov via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
9. Dave Jansen submits Ashkan Morvari
On November 12, 2011 Dave Jansen faced Ashkan Morvari. Jansen was 32 years old with a record of 14-2, and Morvari was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jansen was coming off a win. Jansen submitted Ashkan Morvari via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
10. Dave Jansen defeats Yui Chul Nam
On April 29, 2009 Dave Jansen faced Yui Chul Nam in a welterweight bout. Jansen was 29 years old with a record of 10-0, and Nam was 27 with a record of 8-1. Jansen was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak, while Nam was coming off a loss. Jansen won via unanimous decision.