Age, Biography and Wiki
Dave Menne (David Jeremy Menne) was born on 29 July, 1974 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, is an American mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Dave Menne's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 49 years old?
| Popular As |
David Jeremy Menne |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
49 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
29 July 1974 |
| Birthday |
29 July |
| Birthplace |
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Nationality |
United States
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Dave Menne Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Dave Menne height is 5ft 10in and Weight 185 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 10in |
| Weight |
185 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Dave Menne Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dave Menne worth at the age of 49 years old? Dave Menne’s income source is mostly from being a successful Fighter. He is from United States. We have estimated Dave Menne's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Fighter |
Dave Menne Social Network
Timeline
David Jeremy Menne (born July 29, 1974) is an American retired mixed martial artist.
He was the first ever UFC Middleweight Champion and has also competed for Cage Rage, Bellator, Shooto, ADCC and RINGS.
Menne was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and grew up in Forest Lake, Minnesota, attending Forest Lake Area High School where he excelled in wrestling.
Menne continued wrestling at the collegiate level at the University of Iowa while studying philosophy.
He found Muay Thai while in Santa Fe, New Mexico before returning to Minnesota to train at the Minnesota Martial Arts Academy in Shooto.
After Menne lost to Kiyoshi Tamura at the 1999 Rings: King of Kings tournament, he signed with the UFC.
Menne made his UFC debut at UFC 24 against Fabiano Iha on March 10, 2000 and won via decision.
In his next fight, outside of the UFC, he defeated Jose Landi-Jons via majority decision to become the World Extreme Fighting Cruiserweight Superfight Champion.
Menne then re-signed with the RINGS organization in Japan.
Menne made his RINGS debut against Ryuki Ueyama and fought to a draw.
He fought again at an event in Hawaii, a decision loss, before winning his next two fights for the organization against Wataru Sakata and Roberto Traven, respectively.
On February 8, 2001 Menne competed in the Shidokan Jitsu - Warriors 1 Tournament and defeated future UFC Welterweight Champion Carlos Newton in the opening round, before later going on to win the tournament.
Menne returned to the UFC at UFC 33 to face Gil Castillo for the first UFC Middleweight Championship and won via unanimous decision.
In his first title defense at UFC 35, Menne was defeated by Murilo Bustamante via TKO.
In his next fight for the UFC, Menne faced Phil Baroni at UFC 39 and was knocked out in only 18 seconds.
After UFC 39, Menne went 9-4 in his next 13 fights before returning to the UFC at UFC Ultimate Fight Night 5 on June 28, 2006 against Josh Koscheck and lost via unanimous decision.
Menne then fought at UFC Fight Night 7 on December 13, 2006 against Luigi Fioravanti and lost via TKO.
Two years after his last UFC appearance, Menne picked up a win before being signed by Bellator Fighting Championships.
He made his debut for the organization at Bellator IV against Norman Paraisy in the quarterfinals of the Bellator Season One Welterweight Tournament on April 17, 2009.
Though the underdog coming into the fight, Menne won via third round rear naked choke submission.
Less than a month later, Menne faced Omar de la Cruz at Bellator 7 on May 15, 2009.
He left the organization in late 2009.
In his first fight since being released from Bellator, Menne fought and defeated Adrian Miles at XKL Evolution 2 on April 24, 2010.
He then defeated Eric Davila via guillotine choke at UWF 1 on November 26, 2011.
Menne's most recent fight is a rematch with mixed martial arts legend Murilo Bustamante, the man he lost his UFC Championship to.
He lost by unanimous decision.
