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Dave Menne

Dave Menne

β€œThe Warrior”
MMA record: 45-17-2 (25)
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

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 best fights.

  1. 1. Dave Menne defeats Gil Castillo

    On September 28, 2001 Dave Menne fought Gil Castillo for the vacant 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. 2. 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.

  3. 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. 4. Dave Menne draws with Ryuki Ueyama

    On June 15, 2000 Dave Menne faced Ryuki Ueyama in a cruiserweight bout. Menne was 25 years old with a record of 25-5-1, and Ueyama was 24 with a record of 3-2. Both Menne and Ueyama were on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.

  5. 5. Dave Menne draws with Shonie Carter in their 2nd fight

    On August 22, 1998 Dave Menne faced Shonie Carter in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Menne was 24 years old with a record of 8-3, and Carter was 26 with a record of 8-1-1. Menne was on a 3-fight winning streak and Carter was on a 7-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.

  6. 6. 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.

  7. 7. Dave Menne loses to Hiromitsu Kanehara via KO

    On February 24, 2001 Dave Menne faced Hiromitsu Kanehara in a middleweight bout. Menne was 26 years old with a record of 30-6-2, and Kanehara was 30 with a record of 14-6. Menne was on a 5-fight winning streak and Kanehara was on a 4-fight winning streak. Kanehara stopped Menne via TKO in the 3rd round.

  8. 8. 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.

  9. 9. 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.