Melvin Manhoef losses
Over 27 years as a professional, Melvin Manhoef has compiled a 32-17-1 (29) record, including seven title fights across four weight classes. He has 17 losses against 16 different opponents, three of them in title fights.
17. Melvin Manhoef loses to Igor Tanabe via KO
On December 28, 2022 Melvin Manhoef faced Igor Tanabe in a light heavyweight bout. Manhoef was 46 years old with a record of 32-16-1, and Tanabe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Manhoef was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tanabe submitted Manhoef via inverted heel hook in the 1st round.
16. Melvin Manhoef loses to Yoel Romero via KO
On September 23, 2022 Melvin Manhoef faced Yoel Romero in a light heavyweight bout. Manhoef was 46 years old with a record of 32-15-1, and Romero was 45 with a record of 14-6. Manhoef was coming off a loss, while Romero was coming off a win. Romero stopped Manhoef via KO in the 3rd round.
15. Melvin Manhoef loses to Corey Anderson via KO
On November 5, 2020 Melvin Manhoef faced Corey Anderson in a light heavyweight bout. Manhoef was 44 years old with a record of 32-14-1, and Anderson was 31 with a record of 13-5. Manhoef was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Anderson was coming off a loss. Anderson stopped Manhoef via TKO in the 2nd round.
14. Melvin Manhoef loses to Rafael Carvalho in their 2nd fight via KO
On April 8, 2017 Melvin Manhoef fought Rafael Carvalho for the Bellator middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Manhoef was 40 years old with a record of 30-13-1, and Carvalho was 30 with a record of 13-1. Manhoef was coming off a loss, while Carvalho was on a 13-fight winning streak. Carvalho stopped Manhoef via KO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
13. Melvin Manhoef loses to Rafael Carvalho via split decision
On May 20, 2016 Melvin Manhoef fought Rafael Carvalho for the Bellator middleweight title. Manhoef was 40 years old with a record of 30-12-1, and Carvalho was 29 with a record of 12-1. Manhoef was coming off a win and Carvalho was on a 12-fight winning streak. Manhoef lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Carvalho.
12. Melvin Manhoef loses to Joe Schilling via KO
On November 15, 2014 Melvin Manhoef faced Joe Schilling in a middleweight bout. Manhoef was 38 years old with a record of 29-11-1, and Schilling was 30 with a record of 1-3. Manhoef was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Schilling was on a 2-fight losing streak. Schilling stopped Manhoef via KO in the 2nd round.
11. Melvin Manhoef loses to Mamed Khalidov via KO
On June 8, 2013 Melvin Manhoef faced Mamed Khalidov in a middleweight bout. Manhoef was 37 years old with a record of 27-10-1, and Khalidov was 32 with a record of 26-4-2. Manhoef was coming off a loss, while Khalidov was on a 6-fight winning streak. Khalidov submitted Manhoef via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
10. Melvin Manhoef loses to Brock Larson via unanimous decision
On April 5, 2013 Melvin Manhoef faced Brock Larson in a middleweight bout. Manhoef was 36 years old with a record of 27-9-1, and Larson was 35 with a record of 36-7. Both Manhoef and Larson were on a 3-fight winning streak. Manhoef lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Larson.
9. Melvin Manhoef loses to Tim Kennedy via KO
On March 5, 2011 Melvin Manhoef faced Tim Kennedy in a light heavyweight bout. Manhoef was 34 years old with a record of 24-8-1, and Kennedy was 31 with a record of 12-3. Manhoef was on a 2-fight losing streak and Kennedy was coming off a loss. Kennedy submitted Manhoef via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
8. Melvin Manhoef loses to Tatsuya Mizuno via KO
On July 10, 2010 Melvin Manhoef faced Tatsuya Mizuno in a light heavyweight bout. Manhoef was 34 years old with a record of 24-7-1, and Mizuno was 29 with a record of 7-5. Manhoef was coming off a loss, while Mizuno was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mizuno submitted Manhoef via kimura in the 1st round.
7. Melvin Manhoef loses to Robbie Lawler via KO
On January 30, 2010 Melvin Manhoef faced Robbie Lawler in a heavyweight bout. Manhoef was 33 years old with a record of 24-6-1, and Lawler was 27 with a record of 16-5. Manhoef was coming off a win, while Lawler was coming off a loss. Lawler stopped Manhoef via KO in the 1st round.
6. Melvin Manhoef loses to Paulo Filho via KO
On July 20, 2009 Melvin Manhoef faced Paulo Filho in a heavyweight bout. Manhoef was 33 years old with a record of 23-5-1, and Filho was 31 with a record of 16-1. Manhoef was coming off a win, while Filho was coming off a loss. Filho submitted Manhoef via armbar in the 1st round.
5. Melvin Manhoef loses to Gegard Mousasi via KO
On September 23, 2008 Melvin Manhoef faced Gegard Mousasi in a middleweight bout. Manhoef was 32 years old with a record of 22-4-1, and Mousasi was 23 with a record of 22-2-1. Manhoef was on a 5-fight winning streak and Mousasi was on a 9-fight winning streak. Mousasi submitted Manhoef via triangle choke in the 1st round.
4. Melvin Manhoef loses to Yoon Dong-sik via KO
On June 2, 2007 Melvin Manhoef faced Yoon Dong-sik in a middleweight bout. Manhoef was 31 years old with a record of 17-3-1, and Dong-sik was 34 with a record of 0-4. Manhoef was coming off a win, while Dong-sik was on a 4-fight losing streak. Dong-sik submitted Manhoef via armbar in the 2nd round.
3. Melvin Manhoef loses to Yoshihiro Akiyama via KO
On October 9, 2006 Melvin Manhoef fought Yoshihiro Akiyama for the vacant Hero's 2006 Grand Prix light heavyweight title. Manhoef was 30 years old with a record of 16-2-1, and Akiyama was 31 with a record of 8-1. Manhoef was on a 10-fight winning streak and Akiyama was on a 7-fight winning streak. Akiyama submitted Manhoef via armbar in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
2. Melvin Manhoef loses to Rodney Glunder in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 20, 2004 Melvin Manhoef faced Rodney Glunder in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Manhoef was 28 years old with a record of 6-1-1, and Glunder was 0 with a record of 0-0. Manhoef was on a 2-fight winning streak. Glunder stopped Manhoef via KO in the 2nd round.
1. Melvin Manhoef loses to Bob Schrijber via KO
On March 16, 2003 Melvin Manhoef faced Bob Schrijber in a heavyweight bout. Manhoef was 26 years old with a record of 4-0-1, and Schrijber was 38 with a record of 19-13-1. Manhoef was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak, while Schrijber was on a 3-fight losing streak. Schrijber stopped Manhoef via KO in the 1st round.