Melvin Manhoef

Melvin "No Mercy" Manhoef

First Name: Melvin Last Name: Manhoef
Nickname: No Mercy
Date of Birth: May 11, 1976 Age: 47
Weight: 84.0 Height: 174.0
Reach: 190.5
Location: Amsterdam, Holland
Hometown: Paramaribo, Suriname
Fighting Styles: Muay Thai, Kickboxing
Affiliations: MIke's Gym, American Top Team
Fight Stats
Record 32 - 17 - 1, 2 NC Last 5 Fights
Total Fights 52 fights Professional Fights 52 fights
Amateur Fights 0 fights Years Fighting 28 years
Days Last Fought 457 days Rounds Fought 77 rounds
Finish Wins 29 finishes Finish Losses 15 finish losses
Finish Win Percentage 90 % Finish Loss Percentage 88 %
Knockout Wins 12 KOs Knockout Losses 5 KO losses
TKO Wins 17 TKOs TKO Losses 2 TKO losses
KO/TKO Win Percentage 90 % KO/TKO Loss Percentage 41 %
Submission Wins 0 subs Submission Losses 8 sub losses
Submission Win Percentage 0 % Submission Loss Percentage 47 %
Decision Wins 3 decision wins Decision Losses 2 decision losses
Decision Win Percentage 9 % Decision Loss Percentage 11 %
Unanimous Decision Wins 2 UD wins Unanimous Decision Losses 1 UD losses
Split Decision Wins 1 SD wins Split Decision Losses 1 SD losses

Professional Fights

Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(32 - 16 - 1, 2 NC)

IGF - Inoki Bom-Ba-Ye x Ganryujima

December 28, 2022 Wednesday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Ryogoku Kokugikan, Sumida, Tokyo, Japan

Submission (Inverted Heel Hook) Round: 1 Time: 1:58

Igor Tanabe
Win

Igor Tanabe

(1 - 0)
Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(32 - 15 - 1, 2 NC)

Bellator 285

September 23, 2022 Friday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

3Arena, Dublin, Ireland

KO (Elbows) Round: 3 Time: 3:34

Yoel Romero
Win

Yoel Romero

(14 - 6)
Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(32 - 14 - 1, 2 NC)

Bellator 251

November 05, 2020 Thursday
4:45 PM ET / 1:45 PM PT

Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, United States

TKO (Elbows) Round: 2 Time: 2:34

Corey Anderson
Win

Corey Anderson

(16 - 5)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(31 - 14 - 1, 2 NC)

Bellator 230 Milan

October 12, 2019 Saturday
4 PM ET / 1 PM PT

Allianz Cloud, Milan, Italy

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 2:29

Yannick Bahati
Loss

Yannick Bahati

(11 - 4, 1 NC)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(30 - 14 - 1, 2 NC)

Bellator London

June 22, 2019 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

SSE Arena, London, England

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Kent Kauppinen
Loss

Kent Kauppinen

(11 - 4)
Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(30 - 13 - 1, 2 NC)

Bellator 176

April 08, 2017 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Pala Aplitour, Turin, Italy

KO (Head Kick) Round: 4 Time: 3:15

Rafael Carvalho
Win

Rafael Carvalho

(13 - 1)
Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(30 - 12 - 1, 2 NC)

Bellator 155

May 20, 2016 Friday
9 PM ET / 6 PM PT

CenturyLink Arena, Boise, Idaho, United States

Decision (Split) Round: 5 Time: 5:00

Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(29 - 12 - 1, 2 NC)

Bellator 146

November 20, 2015 Friday
9 PM ET / 6 PM PT

WinStar World Casino and Resort, Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States

KO (Punch) Round: 1 Time: 3:43

Hisaki Kato
Loss

Hisaki Kato

(5 - 1)
Melvin Manhoef
NC

Melvin Manhoef

(29 - 12 - 1, 1 NC)

Bellator 133

February 13, 2015 Friday
9 PM ET / 6 PM PT

Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, United States

No Contest (Overturned by CSAC) Round: 2 Time: 1:25

Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(29 - 11 - 1, 1 NC)

Bellator 131

November 15, 2014 Saturday
9 PM ET / 6 PM PT

Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, California, United States

KO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 0:32

Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(28 - 11 - 1, 1 NC)

Bellator 125

September 19, 2014 Friday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, United States

KO (Punch) Round: 1 Time: 1:45

Doug Marshall
Loss

Doug Marshall

(18 - 7)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(27 - 11 - 1, 1 NC)

GSF

April 27, 2014 Sunday
4 PM ET / 1 PM PT

Rio Sampa, Nova Iguacu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 0:46

Cyborg Santos
Loss

Cyborg Santos

(19 - 15)
Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(27 - 10 - 1, 1 NC)

KSW 23

June 08, 2013 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Ergo Arena, Gdansk, Poland

Submission (Guillotine Choke) Round: 1 Time: 2:09

Mamed Khalidov
Win

Mamed Khalidov

(26 - 4 - 2)
Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(27 - 9 - 1, 1 NC)

One FC 8

April 05, 2013 Friday
7 AM ET / 4 AM PT

Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang, Singapore

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Brock Larson
Win

Brock Larson

(36 - 7)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(26 - 9 - 1, 1 NC)

Dream 18

December 31, 2012 Monday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

KO (Knee to the Body) Round: 1 Time: 0:50

Denis Kang
Loss

Denis Kang

(35 - 15 - 2, 2 NC)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(25 - 9 - 1, 1 NC)

One FC 6

October 06, 2012 Saturday
7 AM ET / 4 AM PT

Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang, Singapore

KO (Punch) Round: 1 Time: 4:40

Ryo Kawamura
Loss

Ryo Kawamura

(15 - 6 - 4)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(24 - 9 - 1, 1 NC)

Road FC 9

September 15, 2012 Saturday
5 AM ET / 2 AM PT

Chiak Indoor Gymnasium, Wonju, Gwandong, South Korea

Decision (Split) Round: 3 Time: 5:00

Jae Young Kim
Loss

Jae Young Kim

(14 - 9, 2 NC)
Melvin Manhoef
NC

Melvin Manhoef

(24 - 9 - 1)

One FC 3

March 31, 2012 Saturday
7 AM ET / 4 AM PT

Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang, Singapore

No Contest (Both Fighters Cut by Clash of Legs) Round: 1 Time: 2:08

Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(24 - 8 - 1)

Feijao vs. Henderson

March 05, 2011 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio, United States

Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) Round: 1 Time: 3:41

Tim Kennedy
Win

Tim Kennedy

(12 - 3)
Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(24 - 7 - 1)

Dream 15

July 10, 2010 Saturday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Submission (Kimura) Round: 1 Time: 7:38

Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(24 - 6 - 1)

Strikeforce Miami

January 30, 2010 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, United States

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 3:33

Robbie Lawler
Win

Robbie Lawler

(18 - 5, 1 NC)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(23 - 6 - 1)

K-1

December 31, 2009 Thursday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:49

Kazuo Misaki
Loss

Kazuo Misaki

(22 - 9 - 2, 1 NC)
Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(23 - 5 - 1)

Dream 10

July 20, 2009 Monday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: 2:36

Paulo Filho
Win

Paulo Filho

(16 - 1)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(22 - 5 - 1)

K-1

December 31, 2008 Wednesday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 0:18

Mark Hunt
Loss

Mark Hunt

(5 - 4)
Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(22 - 4 - 1)

Dream 6

September 23, 2008 Tuesday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Submission (Triangle Choke) Round: 1 Time: 1:28

Gegard Mousasi
Win

Gegard Mousasi

(22 - 2 - 1)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(21 - 4 - 1)

Dream 4

June 15, 2008 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:30

Kazushi Sakuraba
Loss

Kazushi Sakuraba

(24 - 10 - 1, 2 NC)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(20 - 4 - 1)

Dream 3

May 11, 2008 Sunday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

TKO (Knees and Punches) Round: 1 Time: 4:08

Dae Won Kim
Loss

Dae Won Kim

(11 - 4)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(19 - 4 - 1)

K-1

December 31, 2007 Monday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Kyocera Dome, Osaka, Japan

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:49

Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(18 - 4 - 1)

Tournament Final

September 17, 2007 Monday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:00

Fabio Silva
Loss

Fabio Silva

(10 - 3)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(17 - 4 - 1)

K-1 HERO's

July 16, 2007 Monday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 2:13

Bernard Ackah
Loss

Bernard Ackah

(2 - 0)
Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(17 - 3 - 1)

K-1 HERO's

June 02, 2007 Saturday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, USA

Submission (Armbar) Round: 2 Time: 1:17

Dong Sik Yoon
Win

Dong Sik Yoon

(0 - 4)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(16 - 3 - 1)

K-1

March 12, 2007 Monday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Nagoya Rainbow Hall, Nagoya, Japan

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 2:36

Kazuo Takahashi
Loss

Kazuo Takahashi

(28 - 20 - 3, 1 NC)
Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(15 - 2 - 1)

K-1

October 09, 2006 Monday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Submission (Armbar) Round: 1 Time: 1:58

Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(15 - 2 - 1)

K-1

October 09, 2006 Monday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 1:04

Shungo Oyama
Loss

Shungo Oyama

(6 - 9)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(14 - 2 - 1)

K-1

August 05, 2006 Saturday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 9:12

Crosley Gracie
Loss

Crosley Gracie

(2 - 1)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(13 - 2 - 1)

Cage Rage 17

July 01, 2006 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Wembley Arena, London, England

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 0:17

Ian Freeman
Loss

Ian Freeman

(17 - 6 - 1)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(12 - 2 - 1)

K-1

March 15, 2006 Wednesday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan

TKO (Cut) Round: 1 Time: 2:51

Shungo Oyama
Loss

Shungo Oyama

(5 - 8)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(11 - 2 - 1)

Cage Rage 15

February 04, 2006 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Wembley Conference Centre, London, England

KO (Punches) Round: 2 Time: 3:51

Cyborg Santos
Loss

Cyborg Santos

(12 - 7)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(10 - 2 - 1)

Cage Rage 13

September 10, 2005 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Wembley Conference Centre, London, England

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 0:51

Fabio Piamonte
Loss

Fabio Piamonte

(2 - 1)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(9 - 2 - 1)

CFC 4

July 03, 2005 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Liverpool, England

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: TBD

Paul Cahoon
Loss

Paul Cahoon

(5 - 9)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(8 - 2 - 1)

It's Showtime - Amsterdam Arena

June 12, 2005 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Amsterdam, Holland

Decision (Unanimous) Round: 2 Time: 5:00

Bob Schrijber
Loss

Bob Schrijber

(20 - 15 - 1)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(7 - 2 - 1)

QFN - Queens Fight Night

April 30, 2005 Saturday
3 AM ET / 12 AM PT

TKO (Corner Stoppage) Round: 1 Time: 0:37

Ladislav Zak
Loss

Ladislav Zak

(4 - 4)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(6 - 2 - 1)

Cage Rage 10

February 26, 2005 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Wembley Conference Centre, London, England

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 3:01

Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(6 - 1 - 1)

It's Showtime - Amsterdam Arena

May 20, 2004 Thursday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Amsterdam ArenaAmsterdam, Holland

KO (Punch) Round: 2 Time: 4:43

Rodney Glunder
Win

Rodney Glunder

(20 - 8 - 3)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(5 - 1 - 1)

HOH

April 08, 2004 Thursday
1 PM ET / 10 AM PT

Czech Republic

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: TBD

Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(4 - 1 - 1)

Russia vs. the World 5

April 06, 2003 Sunday
10 PM ET / 7 PM PT

Sports Hall "Jubileiniy"St. Petersburg, Russia

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 6:57

Alexandr Garkushenko
Loss

Alexandr Garkushenko

(1 - 4 - 1)
Melvin Manhoef
Loss

Melvin Manhoef

(4 - 0 - 1)

2H2H 6

March 16, 2003 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Ahoy Sport Palace Rotterdam, Holland

TKO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: 4:01

Bob Schrijber
Win

Bob Schrijber

(19 - 13 - 1)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(3 - 0 - 1)

As Usual

September 29, 2002 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Kennemer Sportcenter Haarlem, Holland

KO (Punch) Round: 1 Time: 0:28

Mika Ilmen
Loss

Mika Ilmen

(0 - 4)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(2 - 0 - 1)

Saved by the Bell

June 02, 2002 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Sport Hall Zuid, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

TKO (Corner Stoppage) Round: 2 Time: 2:07

Paul Cahoon
Loss

Paul Cahoon

(3 - 7)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(1 - 0 - 1)

Hoogwoud Fight Gala - Free Fight

December 15, 2001 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Hoogwoud, Holland

KO (Punches) Round: 1 Time: TBD

Husein Cift
Loss

Husein Cift

(3 - 1 - 2)
Melvin Manhoef
Draw

Melvin Manhoef

(1 - 0)

Rings Holland - The Kings of the Magic Ring

June 20, 1999 Sunday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Vechtsebanen Sport Hall, Utrecht City, Utrecht, Netherlands

Draw Round: 2 Time: 5:00

Rodney Glunder
Draw

Rodney Glunder

(4 - 4 - 1)
Melvin Manhoef
Win

Melvin Manhoef

(DEBUT)

BOA - Battle of Amstelveen

December 02, 1995 Saturday
2 PM ET / 11 AM PT

Bankras Sports Center, Amstelveen, North Holland, Netherlands

TKO (Palm Strike) Round: 2 Time: 3:37

Jordy Jonkers
Loss

Jordy Jonkers

(DEBUT)