Best fights of Dave Menne
Over 15 years as a professional, Dave Menne has compiled a 45-17-2 (25) record, including six title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dave Menne defeats Gil Castillo
On September 28, 2001 Dave Menne fought Gil Castillo for the vacant inaugural UFC middleweight title. Menne was 27 years old with a record of 30-7-2, and Castillo was 35 with a record of 8-0. Menne was coming off a loss, while Castillo was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Menne won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Dave Menne defeats Carlos Newton
On February 8, 2001 Dave Menne faced Carlos Newton in a middleweight bout. Menne was 26 years old with a record of 27-6-2, and Newton was 24 with a record of 9-3. Menne was on a 2-fight winning streak and Newton was on a 5-fight winning streak. Menne won via unanimous decision.
3. Dave Menne loses to Kiyoshi Tamura via unanimous decision
On December 22, 1999 Dave Menne faced Kiyoshi Tamura in a heavyweight bout. Menne was 25 years old with a record of 23-4-1, and Tamura was 30 with a record of 17-3-3. Menne was on a 14-fight winning streak and Tamura was coming off a win. Menne lost via unanimous decision.
4. Dave Menne defeats Dennis Hallman
On May 29, 1999 Dave Menne faced Dennis Hallman in a lightweight bout. Menne was 24 years old with a record of 14-4-1, and Hallman was 23 with a record of 13-1. Menne was on a 5-fight winning streak and Hallman was coming off a win. Menne won via unanimous decision.
5. Dave Menne defeats Karimula Barkalaev
On February 8, 2001 Dave Menne fought Karimula Barkalaev for the vacant Shidokan Jitsu Warriors War 1 Tournament middleweight title. Menne was 26 years old with a record of 29-6-2, and Barkalaev was 28 with a record of 11-0. Menne was on a 4-fight winning streak and Barkalaev was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Menne won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Dave Menne defeats Wataru Sakata
On October 9, 2000 Dave Menne faced Wataru Sakata in a heavyweight bout. Menne was 26 years old with a record of 25-6-2, and Sakata was 27 with a record of 10-9. Both Menne and Sakata were coming off a loss. Menne won via unanimous decision.
7. Dave Menne defeats Roberto Traven
On October 9, 2000 Dave Menne faced Roberto Traven in a heavyweight bout. Menne was 26 years old with a record of 26-6-2, and Traven was 32 with a record of 6-0. Menne was coming off a win and Traven was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Menne won via unanimous decision.
8. Dave Menne KOs Dennis Reed
On June 14, 2003 Dave Menne faced Dennis Reed in a middleweight bout. Menne was 28 years old with a record of 33-9-2, and Reed was 0 with a record of 0-0. Menne was coming off a win. Menne stopped Dennis Reed via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Dave Menne submits Todd Carney
On April 18, 2003 Dave Menne faced Todd Carney in a middleweight bout. Menne was 28 years old with a record of 32-9-2, and Carney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Menne was coming off a loss. Menne submitted Todd Carney via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
10. Dave Menne submits Jerry Spiegel
On June 18, 2005 Dave Menne faced Jerry Spiegel in a middleweight bout. Menne was 30 years old with a record of 39-11-2, and Spiegel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Menne was on a 4-fight winning streak. Menne submitted Jerry Spiegel via guillotine choke in the 1st round.