Ivan Menjivar

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Ivan Menjivar
Born (1982-05-30) May 30, 1982 (age 42)
La Paz, El Salvador [1]
Other namesThe Pride of El Salvador
Nationality El Salvador
Canadian
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
Bantamweight
Fighting out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Team Tristar Gym
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Firas Zahabi [2]
Years active2001–2006, 2010–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total37
Wins25
By knockout9
By submission10
By decision6
Losses12
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision8
By disqualification1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ivan Menjivar (born May 30, 1982) is a Salvadorean-Canadian retired mixed martial artist who formerly fought in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Menjivar was born in La Paz, El Salvador, in 1982. [3] Fleeing the corrupt government, Menjivar moved to Montreal with his family when he was 11. [3] He has a brother and a sister. [3] He started training Kung-Fu as a kid, eventually progressing to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Menjivar formerly fought in the welterweight and lightweight divisions, before dropping to featherweight.

Menjivar made his MMA debut in 2001 and fought until 2006, earning a record of 20–7. After he was defeated by Bart Palaszewski at an IFL event, he retired from MMA. Four years later, he came out of retirement for W-1 MMA, defeating Aaron Miller by triangle choke submission in round one.

World Extreme Cagefighting

In November 2010, Menjivar signed with the WEC, [4] right before its merger with the UFC.

In his promotional debut, Menjivar dropped to bantamweight and faced Brad Pickett on December 16, 2010 at WEC 53, the final WEC event. [5] After a back and forth fight, Menjivar lost via unanimous decision. The bout won Fight of the Night honors.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On October 28, 2010, WEC merged with the UFC. As part of the merger, all WEC fighters were transferred to the UFC. [6]

Menjivar defeated Charlie Valencia via first round TKO on April 30, 2011 at UFC 129, after breaking his nose with a short elbow and following up with punches to finish the fight in 90 seconds. [7]

Menjivar next faced Nick Pace on August 6, 2011 at UFC 133. [8] The bout was held at a catchweight of 138 pounds after Menjivar failed to make weight. [9] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [10]

Menjivar submitted John Albert with a first round rear naked choke on February 15, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 1. [11] His performance earned him the Submission of the Night award. [12]

Menjivar was expected to face Renan Barão at UFC 148 on July 7, 2012. [13] However, Barão was pulled from the bout to face Urijah Faber for the Interim Bantamweight Title on the same card. Menjivar instead faced Mike Easton at the event and lost the fight via unanimous decision. [14]

Menjivar defeated promotional newcomer Azamat Gashimov via first round submission due to an armbar on November 17, 2012 at UFC 154. [15] The performance earned Menjivar Submission of the Night honors. [16]

Menjivar faced Urijah Faber on February 23, 2013 at UFC 157. [17] He lost the fight via submission in the first round. [18]

Menjivar was expected to face Norifumi Yamamoto on September 21, 2013 at UFC 165. [19] However, Yamamoto was removed from the bout and was replaced by Wilson Reis. [20] Menjivar lost the fight via unanimous decision. [21]

Menjivar faced Hatsu Hioki in a featherweight bout on March 1, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter: China Finale. [22] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion. [23]

Personal life

Menjivar and his wife have four children, two daughters and two sons. He balances MMA with a full-time job as a bus driver for the public transport of Montreal STM. [24]

Championships and achievements

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
37 matches25 wins12 losses
By knockout91
By submission102
By decision68
By disqualification01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss25–12 Hatsu Hioki Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter China Finale: Kim vs. Hathaway March 1, 201435:00 Macau, SAR, ChinaReturn to Featherweight.
Loss25–11 Wilson Reis Decision (unanimous) UFC 165 September 21, 201335:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss25–10 Urijah Faber Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 157 February 23, 201314:34 Anaheim, California, United States
Win25–9Azamat GashimovSubmission (armbar) UFC 154 November 17, 201212:44 Montreal, Quebec, CanadaSubmission of the Night.
Loss24–9 Mike Easton Decision (unanimous) UFC 148 July 7, 201235:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win24–8 John Albert Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger February 15, 201213:45 Omaha, Nebraska, United StatesSubmission of the Night.
Win23–8 Nick Pace Decision (unanimous) UFC 133 August 6, 201135:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States138 lb catchweight bout; Menjivar missed weight.
Win22–8 Charlie Valencia TKO (elbow and punches) UFC 129 April 30, 201111:30 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss21–8 Brad Pickett Decision (unanimous) WEC 53 December 16, 201035:00 Glendale, Arizona, United StatesBantamweight debut.
Win21–7Aaron MillerSubmission (triangle choke)W-1 MMA 5: Judgment DayJune 19, 201012:25 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss20–7 Bart Palaszewski Decision (split)International Fight League: World Championship SemifinalsNovember 2, 200634:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
Loss20–6 Caol Uno Decision (unanimous)Hero's 7October 9, 200625:00 Yokohama, Japan Hero's 2006 Lightweight Grand Prix semi-final.
Win20–5 Hideo Tokoro Decision (majority)Hero's 6August 5, 200625:00 Tokyo, Japan Hero's 2006 Lightweight Grand Prix quarter-final.
Win19–5Justin TaverniniSubmission (triangle choke)Ultimate Cage Wars 4May 27, 20061N/A Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Win18–5Taiyo NakaharaDecision (unanimous)Hero's 5May 3, 200625:00 Tokyo, Japan Hero's 2006 Lightweight Grand Prix opening round.
Loss17–5 Urijah Faber DQ (illegal kick to downed opponent)TKO 24: EruptionJanuary 28, 200622:02 Laval, Quebec, Canada
Win17–4 Joe Lauzon Submission (calf slicer)APEX: UndisputedSeptember 3, 200513:39 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win16–4Mika ShidaDecision (unanimous) Pancrase: Spiral 6 July 31, 200535:00 Tokyo, Japan
Win15–4Brandon CarlsonSubmission (rear-naked choke)KOTC: EdmontonApril 16, 200510:45 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win14–4Ryan AckermanTKO (punches)APEX: GenesisSeptember 5, 200422:02 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss13–4 Matt Serra Decision (unanimous) UFC 48 June 19, 200435:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win13–3Mike FrenchSubmission (armbar)Ultimate Generation Combat 6December 20, 200310:40 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win12–3Antoine CoutuTKOUltimate Generation Combat 5October 18, 20031N/A Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Loss11–3 Vítor Ribeiro Decision (unanimous)Absolute Fighting Championships 4July 19, 200335:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win11–2Brandon ShueySubmission (kneebar)WFF 4: Civil WarApril 4, 200310:38 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Win10–2Max MarinTKO MFC: Unplugged November 29, 200214:12 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win9–2Andy SocialSubmission (armbar)UCC Proving Ground 8November 3, 200210:20 Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Win8–2Shane RiceTKO (punches)UCC 11: The Next LevelOctober 11, 200211:58 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win7–2Jay R. PalmerKO (suplex)UCC Hawaii: Eruption in HawaiiSeptember 17, 200211:03 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Win6–2 Jeff Curran Decision (unanimous)UCC 10: Battle for the Belts 2002June 15, 200235:00 Hull, Quebec, Canada
Loss5–2 Jason Black Submission (guillotine choke)UCC 8: Fast and FuriousMarch 30, 200213:33 Rimouski, Quebec, Canada
Win5–1Andy LalondeTKO (punches)UCC Proving Ground 4March 9, 200211:00 Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Loss4–1 Georges St-Pierre TKO (punches)UCC 7: Bad BoyzJanuary 25, 200214:59 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win4–0Dany WardKO (head kick)UCC Proving Ground 2December 16, 200111:05 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Win3–0Francois FlibotteSubmission (rear-naked choke)UCC Proving Ground 1October 28, 200111:24 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada
Win2–0J.F. BolducDecision (split)UCC 4: Return Of The Super StrikersMay 12, 2001110:00 Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Win1–0David GuiguiTKO (punches)UCC 3: Battle for the BeltsJanuary 27, 200117:54 Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada

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