Best fights of Ivan Menjivar
Over 13 years as a professional, Ivan Menjivar has compiled a 25-12 (19) record, fighting across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ivan Menjivar defeats Nick Pace
On August 6, 2011 Ivan Menjivar faced Nick Pace in a bantamweight bout. Menjivar was 29 years old with a record of 22-8, and Pace was 24 with a record of 6-1. Both Menjivar and Pace were coming off a win. Menjivar won via unanimous decision.
2. Ivan Menjivar loses to Hatsu Hioki via unanimous decision
On March 1, 2014 Ivan Menjivar faced Hatsu Hioki in a featherweight bout. Menjivar was 31 years old with a record of 25-11, and Hioki was 30 with a record of 26-7-2. Menjivar was on a 2-fight losing streak and Hioki was on a 3-fight losing streak. Menjivar lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hioki.
3. Ivan Menjivar submits Azamat Gashimov
On November 17, 2012 Ivan Menjivar faced Azamat Gashimov in a bantamweight bout. Menjivar was 30 years old with a record of 24-9, and Gashimov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Menjivar was coming off a loss. Menjivar submitted Azamat Gashimov via armbar in the 1st round.
4. Ivan Menjivar loses to Caol Uno via unanimous decision
On October 9, 2006 Ivan Menjivar faced Caol Uno in a lightweight bout. Menjivar was 24 years old with a record of 20-5, and Uno was 31 with a record of 21-8-4. Both Menjivar and Uno were on a 3-fight winning streak. Menjivar lost via unanimous decision.
5. Ivan Menjivar submits Justin Tavernini
On May 27, 2006 Ivan Menjivar faced Justin Tavernini in a lightweight bout. Menjivar was 23 years old with a record of 18-5, and Tavernini was 0 with a record of 0-0. Menjivar was coming off a win. Menjivar submitted Justin Tavernini via triangle choke in the 1st round.
6. Ivan Menjivar submits Aaron Miller
On June 19, 2010 Ivan Menjivar faced Aaron Miller in a lightweight bout. Menjivar was 28 years old with a record of 20-7, and Miller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Menjivar was on a 2-fight losing streak. Menjivar submitted Aaron Miller via triangle choke in the 1st round.
7. Ivan Menjivar submits Brandon Carlson in 45 seconds
On April 16, 2005 Ivan Menjivar faced Brandon Carlson. Menjivar was 22 years old with a record of 14-4, and Carlson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Menjivar was coming off a win. Menjivar submitted Brandon Carlson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Ivan Menjivar defeats Jeff Curran
On June 15, 2002 Ivan Menjivar faced Jeff Curran in a featherweight bout. Menjivar was 20 years old with a record of 5-2, and Curran was 24 with a record of 12-4-1. Menjivar was coming off a loss, while Curran was coming off a win. Menjivar won via unanimous decision.
9. Ivan Menjivar loses to Bart Palaszewski via split decision
On November 2, 2006 Ivan Menjivar faced Bart Palaszewski in a lightweight bout. Menjivar was 24 years old with a record of 20-6, and Palaszewski was 23 with a record of 24-7. Menjivar was coming off a loss, while Palaszewski was on a 9-fight winning streak. Menjivar lost via split decision. Went the distance with Palaszewski.
10. Ivan Menjivar defeats Hideo Tokoro
On August 5, 2006 Ivan Menjivar faced Hideo Tokoro in a lightweight bout. Menjivar was 24 years old with a record of 19-5, and Tokoro was 28 with a record of 17-14-1. Menjivar was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Tokoro was coming off a loss. Menjivar won via majority decision.