Dave Menne, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with an impressive record of 45 wins, 17 losses, and 2 draws throughout his career. He primarily fought in the welterweight division, weighing 170 lbs. Standing at 5' 10", he was a formidable figure in the octagon. In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Menne demonstrated an average of 1.84 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, with a striking accuracy of 44%. He absorbed an average of 1.99 strikes per minute, showcasing a strike defense rate of 42%. His takedown attempts were relatively low, averaging 0.46 per 15 minutes, but he managed to achieve a 50% success rate when attempting them. Menne also attempted an average of 2.5 submissions per 15 minutes during his UFC career. Notable victories in Menne's career include defeating Gil Castillo, who held an ELO rating of 1000. However, his recent fight history reveals a series of losses. On September 28, 2001, he won against Gil Castillo via unanimous decision. This was followed by four consecutive losses: to Murilo Bustamante in January 2002 via knockout/technical knockout (TKO) due to punches; to Phil Baroni in September 2002 also via TKO due to punches; to Josh Koscheck in June 2006 via unanimous decision; and finally, to Luigi Fioravanti in December 2006 via knockout/TKO due to punches. Menne's last recorded fight was on that date in 2006.