Strikeforce signs K-1 star and MMA veteran Melvin Manhoef
by Jesse Holland on Dec 2, 2009 10:36 AM EST
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K-1 wrecking machine and mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran, Melvin Manhoef (23-6-1), is once again set to put his all-around skills to the test when he debuts with the San Jose-based Strikeforce promotion in the coming weeks.
MMAmania.com confirmed the signing earlier today.
While a Dec. 19 bout against Robbie Lawler has been rumored for "Evolution," nothing is official at this time and a more likely time line for his debut would be early 2010.
Manhoef looked "Marvelous" in the opening round of his DREAM 10 fight against Paulo Filho back in July, putting the Brazilian grappling stud on queer street with his trademark blitzkrieg of punches; however, Manhoef ultimately fell short after the fight hit the mat.
He's going to need to keep his ground game sharp if he plans to make himself a stateside contender. There are a bevy of top middleweights under the Strikeforce banner with serviceable grappling skills that could negate the power punching of the hard-hitting Hollander.
Assuming he doesn't separate them from their consciousness first.
Prior to the Filho bout, Manhoef went toe-to-toe with "Super Samoan" Mark Hunt during the stacked New Year’s Eve Fields Dynamite!! card at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan on Dec. 31, 2008. Despite being at a huge size advantage, as well as taking the fight on literally a few days notice, Manhoef needed just 18 seconds to dispatch of the granite-chinned heavyweight.
Strikeforce has continued to bolster its talent roster with quality signings and Manhoef is no exception. Aside from being the Cage Rage Light Heavyweight Champion, "No Mercy" has a 37-8 kickboxing record with 27 knockouts.
Expect fireworks in his upcoming debut.
Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more on Manhoef's upcoming opponent.
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Solid signing
Not Earth-shattering by any means, but you’ll never see a boring Manhoef fight.
Melvin / Evangelista Santos was awesome.
"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar
Here you go....enjoy!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om3sZo9KIxI
"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar
thanks intro!!
wow man crazy finish to that fight!! you never like to see guys gass like that, kind of unprofessional standing in the ring not doing anything but it was great to see the flurries after they regained a little energy.
by Blunt n' Beer on Dec 2, 2009 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Yea that was an instant classic
Also He took on Hunt on 1 days notice, they can set it up for the 19th against Lawler.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Dec 2, 2009 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
Very excited about SF!
Melvin is one of the most violent and brutal fighters that I have ever seen in combat sports.
Manhoef vs. Lawler would be amazing! I would bet a ton of money on Manhoef in that fight!
The Fertita’s CAN NOT be happy about what SF is doing right now!
EXCITING FIGHT BUT....
a terrible advert for professional athletes,hands by their sides just throwing power shots.they was both completely spent.
Who said it was textbook
We can all pick apart any single fight we see and call it a terrible advert.
Who cares……it was fun to watch.
Would you rather they wrestled for two rounds?
"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar
Baaaaaad....
Matchup for Lawler if that fight happens. I see Robbie taking a nap.
"An explanation of cause is not a justification by reason."-C.S. Lewis
Robbie hasn’t been put to sleep in a while, and has a good chin. I think it will be a great back and forth fight. Good for Strikeforce.
I just wonder, with Robbie being so close with Matt Hughes, and cornering alot of the HIT Squad fighters at UFC events, why is he not back in the UFC? Dana’s had blogs with Robbie in them, and they seem cool. Maybe Robbie likes trying to be big fish in small(er) pond. That or he realizes that he wont see Middleweight gold at the UFC, long as the Spider is still there.
I don't care how good Robbie's chin is
Anyone who can KO Mark Hunt can KO Robbie Lawler. Don’t get caught by this man, thats all I have to say
by domino effect on Dec 2, 2009 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
if nick diaz can wobble lawler
melvin would knock his head off. lawler better be looking to take it to the ground or it’ll be sleepytime
awesome this card just keeps getting better
Evolution proves they don’t need FEDOR on every STRIKEFORCE card (which us with brains already knew) but maybe now some the lil babies wil see their very capable of solid cards.
by daniel worby on Dec 2, 2009 11:00 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Not a chance
Hatred runs deep my friend. Even in the midst of terrible UFC cards, they will still hate on Strikeforce no matter what.
"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar
too true
the casual fans will beleive what ever the ufc tells them.
In the name of the Fedor, the Anderson and the GSP, Amen.
by Spinning Fat Kick on Dec 2, 2009 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah Daniel
Because casual fans know who Malvin is. You and I both live in Canada, how many PPV’s do you think SF will do for their next event? You do know Showtime is PPV here right?
Fedor is the greatest,
Pound 4 pound best ever,
Now get on your knees,
and bow down to the sweater.
SF is NO JOKE!
There is no doubt that the Fertita’s and Dana CANT be happy about what SF is managing to accomplish!
Very exciting time for mma fans!
I cant tell you how hype I am for Evolution, especially if they feed Lawler to Melvin!
Everybody in SF 185 lb division is 1 dimensionel. It makes for some great fights and some very predictable fights.
by BNF on Dec 2, 2009 11:03 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Everybody in SF 185 lb division is 1 dimensionel. It makes for some great fights and some very predictable fights.
by BNF on Dec 2, 2009 11:04 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Echo in here
“It makes for some great fights and some very predictable fights.”
Exactly……and I predict that every single fight Manhoef is in for Strikeforce will be entertaining as hell.
Can’t beat that.
"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar
What ever happened to the Earth Shattering announcements from strikfeforce about their new HW's
wasn’t that promised
dude.....i am
Never heard anything
…about announcements.
You may be thinking of on of Dana’s “Huge Announcements”. Like the Bud Light deal….lmao.
"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar
NO he was thinking of SF
Intro chooses to not acknowledge the fact that Scott Coker is doing the same thing as DW does. Only difference being that Dana at least gives us a small crappy announcement when he promises big announcements. You know what we are talking about Intro. The 2 HW signings that were going to change the world of MMA.
Fedor is the greatest,
Pound 4 pound best ever,
Now get on your knees,
and bow down to the sweater.
Source?
Never heard coker say this.
I’m being truthful here…….and I usually pick up these types of things.
Source please.
"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar
They did
Coker said he would annnounce two major heavyweight signings in the week following Fedor/Rogers, and it never happened.
hmmm
Never heard him say that.
Wonder who they are.
"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar
maybe they have decided to follow in the ufc's foot steps
and started experimenting with car park brawlers and ex nfl players
In the name of the Fedor, the Anderson and the GSP, Amen.
by Spinning Fat Kick on Dec 2, 2009 11:30 AM EST up reply actions
Sad trend isn't it.
"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar
Is that in the TUF house?
"I'll make that [expletive] fight right now for free. Let's do it."
- Dana White on Fedor vs Lesnar
ya til yesterday i'd never heard that rumor either.
N I only read it from fellow posters. I’m still awaiting this hendo idea. Dana squashed the negotiations with UFC rumors bad, on mma connected last week sooooo where ya @ hendo! Give me something to gloat about! STRIKEFORCE loves you
by daniel worby on Dec 2, 2009 11:33 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Good Choice
Manhoef is fun as hell to watch. Good choice.
WAR MELVIN!!!
His fights with Cyborg & mark hunt were unbelievable!!! Only man in history to put mark hunt 2 sleep!! Look forward 2 some exciting ass fights coming up on SF!
Great for strikeforce
Melvin will be a great addition to strikeforce’s middle weight division. Melvin vs Lawler would be an awesome fight. I think melvin vs king mo would also be very good fight.
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