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Melvin Manhoef Denis Kang
Melvin Manhoef
32-17-1

RD1 0:50

KO/TKO

Knee to the Body

brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
Denis Kang
35-16-2

Fight: Manhoef vs. Kang

JapanDream 18: Special NYE 2012
31DECMON'128:00 AM
Middleweight• main card• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

No Mercy

Super Korean

Forms

LLNWW
WLLLW

Nationality

NetherlandsNetherlands

CanadaCanada

Age

(1976-05-11) 50

48(1977-09-17)

Weight

(93 kg) 205 lbs

185 lbs (84 kg)

Height

(173 cm) 5′8″

5′11″ (181 cm)

Reach

(180 cm) 5′11″

6′5″ (196 cm)

Gym

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American Top Team

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

32

29 KO/TKO - 59%
0 submission - 0%
3 decision - 6%

35

27% - 14 KO/TKO
29% - 15 submission
12% - 6 decision

Losses

17

7 KO/TKO - 14%
8 submission - 16%
2 decision - 4%

16

12% - 6 KO/TKO
16% - 8 submission
4% - 2 decision

Past Opponents

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Brazil
Igor Tanabe
(1-0)
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INOKI BOM-BA-YE × Ganryujima in Ryogoku
28 Dec2022Sub(Heel Hook) RD11:58
Cuba
Yoel Romero
(14-6)
i
Bellator 285: Henderson vs. Queally
23 Sep2022KO/TKO(Elbows from Mount) RD33:34
USA
Corey Anderson
(13-5)
i
Bellator 251: Manhoef vs. Anderson
05 Nov2020KO/TKO(Elbows) RD22:34
United Kingdom
Yannick Bahati
(9-4)
i
Bellator 230: Milan
12 Oct2019KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD12:29
United Kingdom
Kent Kauppinen
(11-4)
i
Bellator 223: Mousasi vs. Lovato Jr.
22 Jun2019Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Rafael Carvalho
(13-1)
i
Bellator 176: Carvalho vs. Manhoef 2
08 Apr2017KO/TKO(Head Kick) RD43:15
Brazil
Rafael Carvalho
(12-1)
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Bellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef
21 May2016Decision(Split) RD55:00
France
Hisaki Kato
(5-1)
i
Bellator 146: Kato vs. Manhoef
21 Nov2015KO/TKO(Punch) RD13:43
Russia
Alexander Shlemenko
(52-9)
i
Bellator 133: Shlemenko vs. Manhoef
14 Feb2015No Contest(Spinning Back Fist) RD21:25
USA
Joe Schilling
(1-3)
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Bellator 131: Tito vs. Bonnar
16 Nov2014KO/TKO(Punches) RD20:32
USA
Doug Marshall
(18-7)
i
Bellator 125: Marshall vs. Manhoef
20 Sep2014KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:45
Brazil
Evangelista Santos
(19-15)
i
Gringo SF 10
27 Apr2014KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:46
Poland
Mamed Khalidov
(26-4-2)
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KSW 23: Khalidov vs. Manhoef
08 Jun2013Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD12:09
USA
Brock Larson
(36-7)
i
ONE FC 8: Kings and Champions
05 Apr2013Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Canada
Denis Kang
(35-15-2)
i
Dream 18: Special NYE 2012
31 Dec2012KO/TKO(Knee to the Body) RD10:50
Japan
Ryo Kawamura
(17-6-4)
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ONE FC 6: Rise of Kings
06 Oct2012KO/TKO(Punch) RD14:40
South Korea
Jae Young Kim
(13-9)
i
Road FC 9: Beatdown
15 Sep2012Decision(Split) RD35:00
Japan
Yoshiyuki Nakanishi
(10-2)
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ONE FC 3: War of the Lions
31 Mar2012No Contest(Both Fighters Cut Legs) RD12:08
USA
Tim Kennedy
(12-3)
i
Strikeforce: Columbus
06 Mar2011Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD13:41
Japan
Tatsuya Mizuno
(7-5)
i
Dream 15: Light Heavyweight GP Opening Round
10 Jul2010Sub(Kimura) RD17:38
USA
Robbie Lawler
(16-5)
i
Strikeforce: Miami
30 Jan2010KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:33
Japan
Kazuo Misaki
(22-9-2)
i
K-1: Dynamite 2009
31 Dec2009KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:49
Brazil
Paulo Filho
(16-1)
i
Dream 10: Welterweight GP 2009 Final Round
20 Jul2009Sub(Armbar) RD12:36
New Zealand
Mark Hunt
(5-4)
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K-1: Dynamite 2008
31 Dec2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:18
Netherlands
Gegard Mousasi
(24-2-1)
i
Dream 6: Middleweight GP 2008 Finals
23 Sep2008Sub(Triangle Choke) RD11:28
Japan
Kazushi Sakuraba
(24-10-1)
i
Dream 4: Middleweight GP 2008 Second Round
18 Jun2008KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:30
South Korea
Dae Won Kim
(11-4)
i
Dream 3: Lightweight GP 2008 Second Round
11 May2008KO/TKO(Knees and Punches) RD14:08
Japan
Yosuke Nishijima
(0-4)
i
K-1: Dynamite 2007
31 Dec2007KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:49
Brazil
Fábio Silva
(10-3)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2007 (Stage 2)
17 Sep2007KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:00
Ivory Coast
Bernard Ackah
(2-0)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2007 (Stage 1)
16 Jul2007KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:13
South Korea
Dong Sik Yoon
(0-4)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Dynamite USA
02 Jun2007Sub(Armbar) RD21:17
Japan
Kazuo Takahashi
(28-20-3)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Tokoro vs. Yasuhiro
12 Mar2007KO/TKO(Punches) RD12:36
Japan
Shungo Oyama
(6-9)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 2)
09 Oct2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:04
Japan
Yoshihiro Akiyama
(7-1)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 2)
09 Oct2006Sub(Armbar) RD11:58
Brazil
Crosley Gracie
(2-1)
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K-1 HERO'S: Grand Prix 2006 (Stage 1)
05 Aug2006KO/TKO(Punches) RD19:12
United Kingdom
Ian Freeman
(17-6-1)
i
01 Jul2006
KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:17
Japan
Shungo Oyama
(5-8)
i
K-1 HERO'S: Tokoro vs. Ikeda
15 Mar2006KO/TKO(Cut) RD12:51
Brazil
Evangelista Santos
(12-7)
i
04 Feb2006
KO/TKO(Punches) RD23:51
Brazil
Fabio Piamonte
(2-1)
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Cage Rage 13 - No Fear
10 Sep2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD10:51
United Kingdom
Paul Cahoon
(5-9)
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Cage FC 4: Cahoon vs. Manhoef
03 Jul2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD1
Netherlands
Bob Schrijber
(19-16-1)
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It's Showtime 13: Schrijber vs. Manhoef
12 Jun2005Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00
Czech Republic
Ladislav Žák
(5-5)
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Al-Fid Fight Night 2005
30 Apr2005KO/TKO(Corner Stoppage) RD10:37
France
Matthias Riccio
(6-8)
i
Cage Rage 10 - Deliverance
26 Feb2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:01
Netherlands
Rodney Glunder
(20-8-3)
i
It's Showtime 11: Manhoef vs. Feverus
20 May2004KO/TKO(Punch) RD24:43
Slovakia
Slavomir Molnar
(3-1)
i
Heaven Or Hell 2
08 Apr2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD1
Russia
Alexander Garkushenko
(1-4-1)
i
M-1: Russia vs. The World 5
06 Apr2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD16:57
Netherlands
Bob Schrijber
(18-14-1)
i
2 Hot 2 Handle: Simply The Best 6
16 Mar2003KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:01
Finland
Mika Ilmen
(0-4)
i
It's Showtime 7: Battle Time
29 Sep2002KO/TKO(Punch) RD10:28
United Kingdom
Paul Cahoon
(3-7)
i
Rings Holland: Saved By The Bell
02 Jun2002KO/TKO(Corner Stoppage) RD22:07
Netherlands
Husein Cift
(3-1-2)
i
Hoogwoud Fight Gala - Free Fight
15 Dec2001KO/TKO(Punches) RD1
Netherlands
Rodney Glunder
(4-4-1)
i
Rings Holland: The Kings Of The Magic Ring
20 Jun1999Draw(Unanimous) RD25:00
Netherlands
Jordy Jonkers
(0-0)
i
FFH: Battle Of Amstelveen
02 Dec1995KO/TKO(Palm Strike) RD23:37

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manhoef vs. Kang

  • Which event are Denis Kang and Melvin Manhoef fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in Dream 18: Special NYE 2012.

  • When is the Denis Kang vs. Melvin Manhoef fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on December 31, 2012

  • At what time does the Denis Kang vs. Melvin Manhoef fight start?

    The fight is set to start at 08:00 GMT.

  • Where is the Denis Kang vs. Melvin Manhoef fight happening?

    The venue for the fight is in Saitama Super Arena.