Melvin Manhoef vs. Kazushi Sakuraba

Main Event | Tournament Quarter-Finals | 84 kg
Completed MMA Bout Jun 18, 2008
W
Manhoef defeats Sakuraba
L
KO/TKO, Punches 1:30 Round 1 of 2
vs.
KO/TKO 1:30 R1
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"The Gracie Hunter"

Fighter Comparison

21-4-1

Climbed to 22-4-1
Pro
Record
24-10-1

Fell to 24-11-1
-111
(Near Even)
Betting Odds
+101
(Near Even)

Netherlands
Nation

Japan
Amsterdam
NH
Fights out of
Setagaya
Tokyo
32
+1 month, 1 week
Age at Fight 38
+11 mos, 4 days
184.8 lbs
(83.8 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
183.9 lbs
(83.4 kgs)
5'8"
(173cm)
Height
5'11"
(180cm)
71.0"
(180cm)
Reach
N/A
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Mikes Gym Gym Laughter7

Bout Information

Event Poster

Dream 4

Fight Details

  • Event: Dream 4: Middleweight GP 2008 Second Round
  • Date: Wednesday 06.18.2008
  • Referee: Yuji Shimada
  • Venue: Yokohama Arena
  • Enclosure: Ring
  • Location: Kanagawa, Japan
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 8 of 8)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 84 kg (185.2 lbs)
  • TV Commentary: Kenny Rice, Bas Rutten
  • Broadcast: N/A
  • Post-Fight Interviewer:
  • Manhoef Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Sakuraba Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Tournament: Dream 2008 Middleweight Grand Prix
  • Tournament Round: Quarter-Finals
  • Event Links:

Videos & Highlights

    Fight Video  |  Manhoef vs. Sakuraba Fight Video

    The full fight video of Melvin Manhoef vs. Kazushi Sakuraba, featuring Manhoef's knockout over Saku.

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