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Melvin Manhoef

Melvin Manhoef

“No Mercy”
MMA record: 32-17-1, 2 NC (29)
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Paramaribo, Suriname

Best fights of Melvin Manhoef

Over 27 years as a professional, Melvin Manhoef has compiled a 32-17-1 (29) record, including seven title fights across four weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Melvin Manhoef KOs Kazuo Misaki

    On December 31, 2009 Melvin Manhoef faced Kazuo Misaki in a middleweight bout. Manhoef was 33 years old with a record of 23-6-1, and Misaki was 33 with a record of 22-9-2. Manhoef was coming off a loss, while Misaki was coming off a win. Manhoef stopped Kazuo Misaki via TKO in the 1st round.

  2. 2. Melvin Manhoef KOs Kazushi Sakuraba

    On June 15, 2008 Melvin Manhoef faced Kazushi Sakuraba in a middleweight bout. Manhoef was 32 years old with a record of 21-4-1, and Sakuraba was 38 with a record of 24-10-1. Manhoef was on a 4-fight winning streak and Sakuraba was on a 3-fight winning streak. Manhoef stopped Kazushi Sakuraba via TKO in the 1st round.

  3. 3. Melvin Manhoef KOs Ryo Kawamura

    On October 6, 2012 Melvin Manhoef faced Ryo Kawamura in a light heavyweight bout. Manhoef was 36 years old with a record of 25-9-1, and Kawamura was 31 with a record of 15-6-4. Manhoef was coming off a win and Kawamura was on a 3-fight winning streak. Manhoef stopped Ryo Kawamura via KO in the 1st round.

  4. 4. Melvin Manhoef KOs Ian Freeman in 17 seconds

    On July 1, 2006 Melvin Manhoef defended his Cage Rage light heavyweight title against Ian Freeman. Manhoef was 30 years old with a record of 13-2-1, and Freeman was 39 with a record of 17-6-1. Manhoef was on a 7-fight winning streak and Freeman was on a 3-fight winning streak. Manhoef stopped Ian Freeman via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.

  5. 5. Melvin Manhoef KOs Denis Kang in 50 seconds

    On December 31, 2012 Melvin Manhoef faced Denis Kang in a light heavyweight bout. Manhoef was 36 years old with a record of 26-9-1, and Kang was 35 with a record of 35-15-2. Manhoef was on a 2-fight winning streak and Kang was coming off a win. Manhoef stopped Denis Kang via TKO in the 1st round.

  6. 6. Melvin Manhoef KOs Evangelista Santos in their 2nd fight in 46 seconds

    On April 27, 2014 Melvin Manhoef fought Evangelista Santos for the vacant Gringo Super Fight welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Manhoef was 37 years old with a record of 27-11-1, and Santos was 36 with a record of 19-15. Manhoef was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Santos was coming off a win. Manhoef stopped Evangelista Santos via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.