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Ivan Menjivar

"The Pride of El Salvador"
25-12-0★ 2bonusesEl SalvadorEl SalvadorLast 5
Kickboxing 0-1

Last fight: Loss vs Hatsu Hioki · Unanimous Decision · Mar 1, 2014

25-12-0 · 19 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
LOSSvs Hatsu HiokiUD · R3 5:00
UFCUFC Fight Night: Kim vs Hathaway·March 1, 2014

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CAREER SUMMARY

Ivan Menjivar holds a professional MMA record of 25-12-0. Menjivar has won 25 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 10 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 2 by submission. In the UFC, Menjivar lands 2.36 significant strikes per minute with 36% accuracy and averages 0.34 takedowns per 15 minutes. Menjivar also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Most recent fight: March 1, 2014. Tracked organizations: UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height
5'6"168 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
64"163 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
May 30, 1982
Age
44
Nationality
El Salvador
Birthplace
La Paz, El Salvador

Career history

  1. LOSS
    vs Hatsu Hioki
    UFC Fight Night: Kim vs Hathaway· Mar 1, 2014· Featherweight· 25-12 vs 27-7-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  2. LOSS
    vs Wilson Reis
    UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· Sep 21, 2013· Bantamweight· 25-11 vs 17-4
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  3. LOSS
    vs Urijah Faber
    UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche· Feb 23, 2013· Bantamweight· 25-10 vs 27-6
    SUB
    R1 · 4:34
  4. WIN
    vs Azamat Gashimov
    UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· Nov 17, 2012· Bantamweight· 25-9 vs 8-2
    SUB
    R1 · 2:44
    SOTN
  5. LOSS
    vs Mike Easton
    UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen II· Jul 8, 2012· Bantamweight· 24-9 vs 13-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  6. WIN
    vs John Albert
    UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger· Feb 15, 2012· Bantamweight· 24-8 vs 3-2
    SUB
    R1 · 3:45
    SOTN
  7. WIN
    vs Nick Pace
    UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz· Aug 6, 2011· Bantamweight· 23-8 vs 6-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  8. WIN
    vs Charlie Valencia
    UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· Apr 30, 2011· Bantamweight· 22-8 vs 12-7
    TKO
    R1 · 1:30
  9. LOSS
    vs Brad Pickett
    WEC 53: Henderson vs Pettis· Dec 15, 2010· Bantamweight· 21-8 vs 21-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Aaron Miller
    Warrior One· Jun 19, 2010· 21-7 vs 9-8
    SUB
  11. LOSS
    vs Bart Palaszewski
    IFL 5· Nov 2, 2006· Lightweight· 20-7 vs 26-7
    SD
  12. LOSS
    vs Caol Uno
    K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 2)· Oct 9, 2006· Welterweight· 20-6 vs 22-8-4
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Hideo Tokoro
    K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 1)· Aug 5, 2006· Welterweight· 20-5 vs 17-15-2
    MD
  14. WIN
    vs Justin Tavernini
    Manitoba Regional· May 27, 2006· 19-5 vs 9-8
    SUB
  15. WIN
    vs Taiyo Nakahara
    K-1 HERO'S: Yamamoto vs. Miyata· May 3, 2006· Welterweight· 18-5 vs 7-4
    UD
  16. LOSS
    vs Urijah Faber
    TKO Major League MMA· Jan 28, 2006· 17-5 vs 11-1
    DQ
  17. WIN
    vs Joe Lauzon
    Quebec Regional· Sep 3, 2005· 17-4 vs 9-2
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs Miki Shida
    Pancrase 151· Jul 31, 2005· Featherweight· 16-4 vs 8-2-1
    UD
  19. WIN
    vs Brandon Carlson
    KOTC: Tsunami· Apr 16, 2005· Bantamweight· 15-4 vs 9-2
    SUB
    R1 · 0:45
  20. WIN
    vs Ryan Ackerman
    APEX CF 1: Genesis· Sep 5, 2004· Featherweight· 14-4 vs 11-6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:02
  21. LOSS
    vs Matt Serra
    UFC 48: Payback· Jun 19, 2004· Lightweight· 13-4 vs 8-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  22. WIN
    vs Mike French
    Ultimate Generation Combat· Dec 20, 2003· 13-3 vs 2-3
    SUB
  23. WIN
    vs Antoine Coutu
    Ultimate Generation Combat· Oct 18, 2003· 12-3 vs 1-5
    TKO
  24. LOSS
    vs Vitor Ribeiro
    Absolute Fighting Championship· Jul 19, 2003· 11-3 vs 8-0
    DEC
  25. WIN
    vs Brandon Shuey
    British Columbia Regional· Apr 4, 2003· 11-2 vs 4-1
    SUB
  26. WIN
    vs Max Marin
    Maximum Fighting Championship· Nov 29, 2002· 10-2 vs 5-3
    TKO
  27. WIN
    vs Andy Social
    TKO Major League MMA· Nov 3, 2002· 9-2 vs 0-3
    SUB
  28. WIN
    vs Shane Rice
    TKO Major League MMA· Oct 11, 2002· 8-2 vs 0-1
    TKO
  29. WIN
    vs Jay Palmer
    Superbrawl 26· Sep 17, 2002· Lightweight· 7-2 vs 16-17
    TKO
    R1 · 1:03
  30. WIN
    vs Jeff Curran
    TKO Major League MMA· Jun 15, 2002· 6-2 vs 13-5-1
    DEC
  31. LOSS
    vs Jason Black
    TKO Major League MMA· Mar 30, 2002· 5-2 vs 12-0-1
    SUB
  32. WIN
    vs Andy Lalonde
    TKO Major League MMA· Mar 9, 2002· 5-1 vs 0-1
    TKO
  33. LOSS
    vs Georges St-Pierre
    TKO Major League MMA· Jan 25, 2002· 4-1 vs 1-0
    TKO
    R1 · 4:50
  34. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    TKO Major League MMA· Dec 16, 2001· 4-0
    TKO
  35. WIN
    vs Francois Flibotte
    TKO Major League MMA· Oct 28, 2001· 3-0 vs 0-1
    SUB
  36. WIN
    vs Jean Francois Bolduc
    TKO Major League MMA· May 12, 2001· 2-0 vs 5-7
    DEC
  37. WIN
    vs David Guigui
    TKO Major League MMA· Jan 27, 2001· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 3-4
    TKO
    R1 · 7:54

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • TriStar Gym

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (339 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Punch power82
Kick power94
Punch speed89
Kick speed96
Accuracy61
Takedowns58
Ground striking89
Submissions97
Chin80
Body strength67
Cardio90

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 25-12-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed2.36per min
36% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.40per min
66% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.34per 15 min
29% success
Takedowns stuffed31%
Submission attempts1.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 4-5-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed2.36per min
36% accuracy
Strikes absorbed2.40per min
66% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.34per 15 min
29% success
Takedowns stuffed31%
Submission attempts1.0per 15 min
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Ivan Menjivar sits in the top 25.

Bonus résumé

Ivan Menjivar has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ Submission of the Night ×2
  1. ★ SOTNvs Azamat Gashimov · UFC 154: St-Pierre vs ConditNov 17, 2012
  2. ★ SOTNvs John Albert · UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs EllenbergerFeb 15, 2012

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Ivan Menjivar earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Ivan Menjivar's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current
Unranked
Peak
#9 Bantamweight
First ranked
Feb 4, 2013
Times ranked
30

Bantamweight

#1#5#10#152014Feb 4, 2013 · #10May 28, 2013 · #9Jun 10, 2013 · #10Aug 5, 2013 · #9Aug 19, 2013 · #10Sep 6, 2013 · #10Dec 30, 2013 · #15Jan 7, 2014 · #13Jan 17, 2014 · #14Feb 3, 2014 · #15Feb 17, 2014 · #14Feb 24, 2014 · #15Mar 4, 2014 · #15#15

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1634▼7
Peak
1723Aug 5, 2006
Rated fights
36
15001600170020022005200820112014Jan 27, 2001 · 1541May 12, 2001 · 1566Oct 28, 2001 · 1599Jan 25, 2002 · 1547Mar 9, 2002 · 1582Mar 30, 2002 · 1557Jun 15, 2002 · 1578Sep 17, 2002 · 1596Oct 11, 2002 · 1613Nov 3, 2002 · 1626Nov 29, 2002 · 1647Apr 4, 2003 · 1664Jul 19, 2003 · 1653Oct 18, 2003 · 1664Dec 20, 2003 · 1677Jun 19, 2004 · 1649Sep 5, 2004 · 1671Apr 16, 2005 · 1695Jul 31, 2005 · 1704Sep 3, 2005 · 1715Jan 28, 2006 · 1708May 3, 2006 · 1712May 27, 2006 · 1717Aug 5, 2006 · 1723Oct 9, 2006 · 1714Nov 2, 2006 · 1710Jun 19, 2010 · 1615Dec 16, 2010 · 1608Apr 30, 2011 · 1626Aug 7, 2011 · 1638Feb 15, 2012 · 1652Jul 8, 2012 · 1642Nov 17, 2012 · 1656Feb 23, 2013 · 1649Sep 21, 2013 · 1641Mar 1, 2014 · 16341634

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Frequently asked questions

When does Ivan Menjivar fight next?

Ivan Menjivar has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Ivan Menjivar's record?

Ivan Menjivar's professional MMA record is 25-12-0.

Who is Ivan Menjivar fighting next?

Ivan Menjivar's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Ivan Menjivar fight last?

Ivan Menjivar most recently fought Hatsu Hioki at UFC Fight Night: Kim vs Hathaway on Saturday, March 1, 2014, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Ivan Menjivar fight in?

Ivan Menjivar fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Ivan Menjivar have?

Ivan Menjivar has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 10 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Ivan Menjivar won?

Ivan Menjivar has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Ivan Menjivar?

Ivan Menjivar is 5'6" (168 cm) tall.

How much does Ivan Menjivar weigh?

Ivan Menjivar weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Ivan Menjivar's reach?

Ivan Menjivar has a reach of 64" (163 cm).

How old is Ivan Menjivar?

Ivan Menjivar is 44 years old (born May 30, 1982).

Where is Ivan Menjivar from?

Ivan Menjivar is from El Salvador.

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