Melvin Manhoef vs Robbie Lawler in the works for Strikeforce: 'Miami' on Jan. 30
by Jesse Holland on Jan 5, 2010 3:34 PM EST
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K-1 wrecking machine and mixed martial arts (MMA) veteran Melvin Manhoef (24-6-1) is in talks to make his Strikeforce debut opposite the hard-hitting Robbie Lawler on the main card of the Jan. 30 "Miami" event at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Florida.
MMAmania.com confirmed the match was under consideration earlier today -- though bout agreements have not yet been distributed and nothing is official at this time.
Manhoef looked "Marvelous" in the FieLDS Dynamite!! 2009 year end supershow, putting Kazuo Misaki on queer street with his trademark blitzkrieg of power punches. It quickly erased his submission loss to Paulo Filho at DREAM 10 last July.
Opponents have shown "No Mercy" when it comes to exposing Manhoef's ground game. In fact, the Dutch destroyer is 7-3 in his last ten fights with all seven wins by way of (T)KO and all three losses by way of -- you guessed it -- submission.
I don't think it's by accident that he's being paired with another dangerous striker who's susceptible to the ground game.
Lawler is coming off a "Ruthless" submission loss to current Strikeforce middleweight champion Jake Shields. Despite entering the June 6 bout on a five-fight win streak, the power-puncher gift-wrapped his head for a textbook guillotine, tapping out to the grappling specialist at just 2:02 in the first round.
His plan was to rebound against the well traveled Trevor Prangley at the Dec. 19 "Evolution" event; however, the South African wrestler was injured just days before the fight, prompting Strikeforce officials to scrap the bout altogether with no suitable replacement to be found.
Lawler was publicly upset about missing a payday, but in the end it may have been a blessing in disguise as Manhoef is a God overseas and a win at "Miami" could really elevate the stock of the HIT Squad striker.
The Jan. 30 Strikeforce event is set to air at 8 p.m. ET live on Showtime and will mark the promotion’s debut in the "Sunshine State." The main event features Nick Diaz vs. Marius Zaromskis for the vacant Strikeforce welterweight title. Current Strikeforce Women's Champion Cristian 'Cyborg' Santos will also be in action against Marloes Coenen.
For more on Strikeforce: "Miami" click here.
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Thank God
That card was reeeeal weak…still weak but gettin better
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
yeah Melvin knocked out Mark Hunt
Even Chuck Norris couldn’t knock out Mark Hunt.
Well, maybe he could.
Anyway this was badly needed. I was hoping to see Trevor Prangley on a big stage.
A rubber match with Hendo and Misaki could be cool, better yet we could see Melvin and Hendo
under SF banner.
"He wants to get in close and use that reach advantage" - Mike Goldberg
"Half of this game is 90% Mental" - Tim Sylvia
"I have two words for you... Destiny" - Diego Sanchez.
Anyone interested in a dumbest MMA quote of all time poll?
effin riiiights! great battle to be had
by daniel worby on Jan 5, 2010 6:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
robbie will get hurt in this fight...
it won’t go 3 minutes before they have to pull melvin off of him
Agreed
Horrible match up for Robbie, but an awesome way to introduce MM to the Strikeforce crowd that does not know him yet
by domino effect on Jan 5, 2010 3:52 PM EST up reply actions
yep...MM is just as marketable as KIMBO
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
which would be a good fight for my fellow Kimbo doubters...MM/Kimbo
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
I think I know what your saying Mac
I want to make sure….MM could be really popular in SF right? Please don’t tell me you think they are on the same level skill wise….
by domino effect on Jan 5, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions
I CAN"T STAND KIMBO and would love to see him face a real striker
kinda like Houston Alexander…but without a stupid gameplan….
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
you’re calling Houston a real striker? if he would have tried to attack Kimbo he would have been seeing stars in 30 secs.
sometimes the beauty is in the attempt.
you know what I mean RoB...if he's not a stiker what is he then?
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
I know man, was just teasing you. was actually already posting another one, Melvin would crush most LHW’s in standup fights.
sometimes the beauty is in the attempt.
you think Kimbo will stay at 205? I think they're going to make him
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
he has too
I mean who can he beat at hw? But for that matter who at lhw? Lol, man there will need to be a lot of hand picking to keep that career intact. I’m absolutely answerless as to who kimbo fights next without being killed.
I think he should go against Irvin. Hands down. If he gets killed so be it. I’d take sandman.
by daniel worby on Jan 5, 2010 6:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
they're def going to make him.
he’ll have a much better chance keeping the fight where he wants against lhw’s. who knows he may even be able to improve his speed as he gets rid of his big blown up biceps. He should fight Jardine next so i can make some money on him.
sometimes the beauty is in the attempt.
manhoef would annihilate slice
by daniel worby on Jan 5, 2010 6:10 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah he would
He’s going to destroy Lawler too I believe. I’ve been hoping we got this fight, thought they might make it for the CBS show, but I’m glad they made it at all. It will definitely be entertaining.
"You can observe a lot just by watching."-Yogi Berra
If this fight stays standing Robbie is getting dropped hard. But if he can get it to the ground he can win Manhoef has a Houston Alexander like ground game.
by groundfightingislovemaking on Jan 5, 2010 3:20 PM EST reply actions
been real impressed with Zarmonskis
but now he’s got a BIG test in Nick….there’s NO WAY Nick’s goin down via head kick
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
there's always a chance, your right
but I’m sure you know what I mean…Nick’s smart and will be ready for the head kick…Nick’s also much taller than Mach or Jason High and will be harder for Zammy to connect with…because of Nick’s height, the high kick will be telegraphed from miles away….AND..if he somehow does get a kick through, Nick’s chin is solid enough to withstand it imo
"Me and Michael are like Mozart...and Mozart's friend."
"No, I'm like Butch Cassidy..."
"You mess with Mozart, you're gonna get a bullet in your head. Courtesy of Butch Cassidy."
No chance at a KO head kick against Nick
No way in hell.
Frank Mir packed 30+ pounds of solid muscle onto his body in five months. Why hasn't anyone called him out for steroid use? Is it because he never wrestled for Vince McMahon? I give Mir credit for his taste in strippers/wives, not his fighting skills or his personality.
I heart that STRIKEFORCE is doing so well now, and its getting much harder to say that they are simply putting on 1 sided fights. Zaromskis vs diaz and manhoef vs Robbie are great fights that I can see going either way if fought properly.
by daniel worby on Jan 5, 2010 6:19 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
HOLYSHIT!!!
Wow thats a matchup right there hell yeah!!!
If you dont like drugs then dont do them.....give them to me!
make this happen!!!
i doubt robby wud get out of the 1st couple miuntes! has robby faced any strikers besides chris lytle? duz any 1 no?
im almost 100% positive he cant take a punch from mel!
Lawler got KO’d by nick diaz that duznt have the power melvin has!
Yeah
Pretty sure Nick isn’t going to be KO’ing Mark Hunt
by domino effect on Jan 5, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions
And Manhoef was out flat on his stomach by one jab by some wacky jap guy
Manhoefs chin aint better than the average chin, whomever connects first wins this fight.
by Lester The Pimp on Jan 5, 2010 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
Melvin's a wrecking ball..
And being that will win him alot of fights. Unless it’s against someone like gegard.
by Jesse13 on Jan 5, 2010 5:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
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