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Melvin Manhoef (born 11 May 1976) is a retired Surinamese-born Dutch mixed martial artist and kickboxer. In kickboxing, he is a former It's Showtime Middleweight Champion, and in MMA he was the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Champion.
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ResultFighterEventMethod/ RefereelossIGF - Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye x Ganryujima Dec / ...Submission (Inverted Heel Hook) Yuji ...lossBellator 285 - Henderson vs. Queally Sep ...KO (Elbows) Kerry Hatley VIEW ...lossBellator 251 - Manhoef vs. Anderson Nov / ...TKO (Elbows) Todd AndersonwinBellator 230 - Carvalho vs. Nemkov Oct / ...TKO (Punches) Kerry Hatley- 5'8" (1.74 m)
- 205 (92 kg)
- Netherlands
- May 11, 1976
Melvin Manhoef is a 48-year-old light heavyweight fighter from Suriname, Netherlands. He has a pro MMA record of 32-17-1, 2 NC, with 29 KO/TKO wins and 8 submission losses.
Sep 24, 2022 · Combat sports legend Melvin Manhoef announced his retirement after a third-round knockout defeat by Yoel Romero at Bellator 285 in Dublin. The 46-year-old Dutch fighter had a 28-year career in MMA and kickboxing, with notable wins over Mark Hunt, Kazushi Sakuraba, and Kazuo Misaki.
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Oct 8, 2022 · Listen to a tribute to Melvin Manhoef, one of the greatest action fighters ever, who retired after 103 fights. Host Jed Meshew and guest Alexander K. Lee recall his highlight-reel KOs and his impact on MMA history.
May 17, 2023 · Rewatch the full fight between Yoel Romero and Melvin Manhoef from #bellator285 as the two light heavweights went head-to-head in Dublin, Ireland. Can Yoel R...
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Melvin Manhoef Record: 30-14-1 (2 NC) No Mercy. Height: 5' 9" Weight: 185 lbs. Reach: -- STANCE: Orthodox. DOB: May 11, 1976. Career statistics: SLpM: 3.52. Str. Acc.: 48% SApM: 2.64. Str. Def: 51% TD Avg.: 0.33. TD Acc.: 25% TD Def.: 78% Sub. Avg.: 0.0. SLpM - Significant Strikes Landed per Minute. Str. Acc. - Significant Striking Accuracy.