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Pros react after Yoel Romero TKO’s Melvin Manhoef at Bellator 285
Tonight’s Bellator 285 event was co-headlined by a highly anticipated light heavyweight bout between Yoel Romero and Melvin Manhoef. Romero (15-6 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a TKO victory over Alex Polizzi this past May at Bellator Paris. That victory had snapped a four-fight losing skid for ‘The Soldier […]
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Bellator 285 Results: Yoel Romero TKO’s Melvin Manhoef (Video)
Tonight’s Bellator 285 event is co-headlined by a highly anticipated light heavyweight bout between Yoel Romero and Melvin Manhoef. Romero (14-6 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a TKO victory over Alex Polizzi this past May at Bellator Paris. That victory snapped a four-fight losing skid for ‘The Soldier […]
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Robbie Lawler reacts to news that his former opponent Melvin Manhoef will be retiring after Bellator 285
Robbie Lawler is reacting to the news that his former opponent Melvin Manhoef will be retiring after Bellator 285. Manhoef (32-15 MMA) is going to hang up the gloves after his fight with Yoel Romero tonight at Bellator 285. Manhoef and Lawler met way back in January of 2010 at Strikeforce Miami. The result was […]
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Yoel Romero reveals plans to defeat Melvin Manhoef, then search for Bellator champ-champ status: “My goals are still the same”
Bellator light-heavyweight contender Yoel Romero has some big plans for 2023. ‘Soldier of God’ has been out of action since his knockout win over Alex Polizzi in May. The victory was an important one for the Cuban, as it was his first win in the Bellator cage. Romero had previously lost by decision to Phil […]
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Yoel Romero receives new opponent for Bellator 280 after Melvin Manhoef suffers injury while apprehending three burglars
Yoel Romero has received a new opponent for Bellator 280 following the recent withdrawal of Melvin Manhoef. While he may now be entering his mid-40s, Yoel Romero is still one of the most feared fighters out there – largely due to the reputation he’s been building throughout the course of his time in mixed martial […]
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Melvin Manhoef reportedly stops three burglars, pins them down until police arrive
Melvin Manhoef is a kickboxing legend and current Bellator MMA star. He can seemingly now add being a crime-fighter to his list of occupations. The 45-year-old spoke about his recent run-in with some burglars with the Dutch news outlet Vechtsport Info. Manhoef revealed that he recently saw some men attempting to rob his home. As […]
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Yoel Romero makes Bellator return in May against Melvin Manhoef
Yoel Romero has a name and a date for his return to the Bellator cage. The ‘Soldier of God’ signed to the promotion in December 2020 to much fanfare. Romero was a staple of the UFC’s middleweight promotion for nearly a decade. Along the way, he fought in four titles bouts, most recently against Israel […]
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Bellator 251 Results: Corey Anderson TKO’s Melvin Manhoef (Highlights)
Corey Anderson is set to make his Bellator debut against knockout artist, Melvin Manhoef in the main event of Bellator 251. Melvin Manhoef (32-14-1) has been a pro since 1995 and at 44-years-old is still going strong. The former Bellator middleweight title challenger is on a two-fight winning streak but has not fought since October […]
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Bellator 251: ‘Manhoef vs. Anderson’ Live Results and Highlights
Bellator remains in Uncasville, Connecticut for Bellator 251 that sees Melvin Manhoef welcome Corey Anderson to the promotion in the main event. Melvin Manhoef (32-14-1) has been a pro since 1995 and at 44-years-old is still going strong. The former Bellator middleweight title challenger is on a two-fight winning streak but has not fought since […]
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VIDEO | Melvin Manhoef boxes super-heavyweight YouTube star
Combat sports veteran Melvin Manhoef is certainly one of the most credentialed fighters on the planet today. With over 50 professional kickboxing matches that saw him win the ‘It’s Showtime’ championship, in addition to 46 professional MMA fights that have seen him pick up arguably some of the most devastating knockouts in recent memory, ‘No […]