
Biography
Melvin Manhoef is a Surinamese-born Dutch retired 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. In mixed martial arts, he competed in Bellator's Light heavyweight and Middleweight division and has also formerly competed for Strikeforce, DREAM, RINGS, It's Showtime, K-1, ONE FC, and KSW. Manhoef is known for his fearsome knockout power, 29 of his 32 wins have come via knockout, the highest percentage of any MMA fighter with at least 15 wins.
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Career Analysis
Melvin Manhoef has compiled a professional record of 32-17-1 across 52 bouts. With 29 victories coming by stoppage, Manhoef carries a 91% knockout rate — marking them as one of the most dangerous finishers in the division.
Representing Kingdom of the Netherlands on the world stage, Manhoef competes in the Welterweight division. They remain active and looking for their next fight.