Dave Jansen
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
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| birth_name = David Hendrik Jansen
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| birth_place = Portland, Oregon, United States
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David Hendrik Jansen (born August 21, 1979) is an American mixed martial artist who formerly competed in Bellator's Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, Jansen has also formerly competed for the WEC and M-1 Global.
Background
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Jansen competed in high school wrestling. Jansen won a state championship in 1997, and also finished third twice. Jansen received a full scholarship to continue wrestling at the University of Oregon but only spent two years in college, having become "burned out" with wrestling.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Dave-Jansen-Living-in-the-Moment-Ahead-of-Bellator-93-Showdown-with-Marcin-Held-51115|title=Dave Jansen 'Living in the Moment' Ahead of Bellator 93 Showdown with Marcin Held|work=Sherdog}} Jansen later joined Team Quest and transitioned into mixed martial arts.{{cite web|url=http://www.nwfightscene.com/DaveJansen-PreWEC46.htm|title=Northwest FightScene Magazine - Pre WEC 46 Interview with Dave Jansen|work=nwfightscene.com}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Jansen held an undefeated amateur record of 6–0 before making his professional debut in September 2007, compiling a professional record of 12–0 with three appearances for the M-1 Global promotion before being signed by the WEC.
=World Extreme Cagefighting=
Jansen defeated Richard Crunkilton via unanimous decision in his WEC debut at WEC 43 on October 10, 2009.{{cite web|url=http://www.wec.tv/index.cfm?fa=eventDetail.fightCard&eid=2270 |title=WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson results|publisher=www.wec.tv/index.cfmom |date=2009-10-10}}
Jansen suffered his first professional loss against Kamal Shalorus on January 10, 2010, at WEC 46.{{cite news|url=http://www.wec.tv/index.cfm?fa=news.detail&gid=39635|title= WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson results|publisher=wec.tv. |accessdate=2010-01-11}}
Jansen next fought Ricardo Lamas on August 18, 2010, at WEC 50.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/19651/dave-jansen-vs-ricardo-lamas-targeted-for-augusts-wec-50-in-las-vegas.mma |title=Dave Jansen vs. Ricardo Lamas targeted for August's WEC 50 in Las Vegas |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=2010-06-22 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100625150553/http://mmajunkie.com/news/19651/dave-jansen-vs-ricardo-lamas-targeted-for-augusts-wec-50-in-las-vegas.mma |archivedate=2010-06-25 }} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
After his consecutive losses in the WEC, Jansen was released from the promotion.
=Bellator Fighting Championships=
Jansen made his Bellator debut at Bellator 39, defeating Scott McAfee by first-round submission.
Jansen next defeated Ashkan Morvari via rear-naked choke submission in the second round at Bellator 57.
Jansen won his third straight Bellator fight when he defeated Jacob Kirwan via unanimous decision at Bellator 62.
Jansen faced Magomed Saadulaev in the quarterfinal round of the Bellator Lightweight Tournament on October 19, 2012, at Bellator LXXVII.{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/30386/season-7-lightweight-tourney-kicks-off-at-bellator-77-with-clementi-vs-sarnavskiy.mma |title=Season 7 lightweight tourney kicks off at Bellator 77 with Clementi vs. Sarnavskiy |publisher=mmajunkie.com |date=August 27, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830070028/http://mmajunkie.com/news/30386/season-7-lightweight-tourney-kicks-off-at-bellator-77-with-clementi-vs-sarnavskiy.mma |archivedate=2012-08-30 }} He won the fight via guillotine choke in the third round. He faced Ricardo Tirloni in the semifinals on November 16, 2012, at Bellator 81. Jansen won via split decision to advance to the finals of the Bellator Lightweight Tournament.
Jansen was expected to face Marcin Held for the Season Seven Tournament Final at Bellator 84 but Held was not allowed in the Horseshoe casino, in Hammond, Indiana, where the event was being held since he was only 20 years old, and therefore the fight has been pushed to sometime during Bellator Fighting Championships: Season Eight.{{cite web|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/31708/marcin-held-vs-dave-jansen-off-bellator-84|title=Marcin Held vs Dave Jansen off Bellator 84|publisher=mmafrenzy.com|date=December 14, 2012}}
The bout with Held was rescheduled for March 7, 2013, at Bellator 92.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/8856321/winner-march-7-marcin-held-dave-jansen-fight-face-mike-chandler-bellator-lightweight-title|title= Marcin Held-Dave Jansen on March 7|publisher=espn.go.com.com|date=2013-01-18}} Jansen won the fight via unanimous decision to earn a Lightweight title shot.
Jansen was scheduled to face champion Michael Chandler for the title at Bellator 96 on June 19, 2013. However, on June 2, it was announced that Jansen had to pull out of the bout due to an injury.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/06/dave-jansen-off-bellator-96-david-rickels-meets-michael-chandler-at-bellator-97|title=Dave Jansen off Bellator 96, David Rickels meets Michael Chandler at Bellator 97 |date=2 June 2013 |publisher=mmajunkie.com |accessdate=2013-06-02}}
After a long layoff from the Bellator cage, Jansen returned against Rick Hawn on October 24, 2014, at Bellator 130.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2014/09/sidelined-18-months-tourney-champ-dave-jansen-returns-at-bellator-130-vs-rick-hawn|title=Sidelined 18 months, tourney champ Dave Jansen returns at Bellator 130 vs. Rick Hawn|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=September 15, 2014}} He won via unanimous decision.
Jansen challenged Will Brooks for the Bellator Lightweight Championship on April 10, 2015, at Bellator 136.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/2/4/7980419/will-brooks-to-defend-bellators-155-pound-title-against-dave-jansen|title=Will Brooks to defend Bellator's 155-pound title against Dave Jansen in April|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=February 4, 2015}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
A rematch with Marcin Held took place on May 20, 2016, at Bellator 155. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/bellator-155-live-video-stream-and-official-results-630-p-m-et|title=Bellator 155 results: Carvalho, Manhoef disappoint, but champ retains belt in snoozer|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=May 21, 2016}}
After two straight losses, Jansen was released from the promotion.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/bellator-releases-seven-fighters-including-12-bout-veteran-mike-richman-and-ex-title-challenger-dave-jansen|title=Bellator releases seven fighters, including 12-bout veteran Mike Richman and ex-title challenger Dave Jansen|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=July 18, 2016}}
Personal life
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts record
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| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 20–4
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2016|May|20}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Boise, Idaho, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 20–3
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2015|April|10}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| Irvine, California, United States
| {{small|For the Bellator Lightweight Championship}}
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| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 20–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2014|October|24}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Mulvane, Kansas, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 19–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2013|March|21}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Lewiston, Maine, United States
| {{small|Bellator Season Seven Lightweight Tournament Final.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 18–2
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2012|November|16}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Kingston, Rhode Island, United States
| {{small|Bellator Season Seven Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 17–2
| Magomed Saadulaev
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| {{dts|2012|October|19}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 0:41
| Reading, Pennsylvania, United States
| {{small|Bellator Season Seven Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}
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| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–2
| Jacob Kirwan
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2012|March|23}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Laredo, Texas, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–2
| Ashkan Morvari
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| {{dts|2011|November|12}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:47
| Rama, Ontario, Canada
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–2
| Scott McAfee
| Submission (d'arce choke)
| {{dts|2011|April|2}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:58
| Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| WEC 50
| {{dts|2010|August|18}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 13–1
| Decision (unanimous)
| WEC 46
| {{dts|2010|January|10}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Sacramento, California, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–0
| Decision (unanimous)
| WEC 43
| {{dts|2009|October|10}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| San Antonio, Texas, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–0
| Amirkhan Mazihov
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| {{dts|2009|July|4}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:22
| Seoul, South Korea
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–0
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2009|April|29}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| Tokyo, Japan
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–0
| Flavio Alvaro
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2009|February|21}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| Tacoma, Washington, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–0
| Matt Lee
| Submission (anaconda choke)
| World Cagefighting Alliance: Pure Combat
| {{dts|2009|February|6}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:00
| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–0
| Corey Mahon
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| District Combat Promotions: Battle at the Nation's Capital
| {{dts|2008|December|13}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:52
| Washington, D.C., United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–0
| Sterling Ford
| Decision (unanimous)
| Sportfight 24: Domination
| {{dts|2008|September|19}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Portland, Oregon, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–0
| Bobby Corpuz
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Elite Warriors Championships
| {{dts|2006|August|2}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:38
| Salem, Oregon, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–0
| Dennis Davis
| Decision (unanimous)
| Banner Promotions: Night of Combat
| {{dts|2008|June|20}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Tommy Truex
| TKO (punches)
| SportFight22: Re-Awakening
| {{dts|2008|April|18}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:38
| Portland, Oregon, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Jeremy Burnett
| Submission (anaconda choke)
| Sport Fight 21: Seasons Beatings
| {{dts|2007|December|22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:41
| Portland, Oregon, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Dennis Parks
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| SF 20: Homecoming
| {{dts|2007|October|27}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| N/A
| Portland, Oregon, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Alejandro Alvarez
| Submission (anaconda choke)
| FCFF: Rumble at the Roseland 30
| {{dts|2007|September|22}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:42
| Portland, Oregon, United States
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References
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External links
- {{Sherdog}}
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