Tim Kennedy vs. Melvin Manhoef

Main Card | Middleweight · 185 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Mar 5, 2011
W
Kennedy defeats Manhoef
L
Submission, Rear Naked Choke 3:41 Round 1 of 3
vs.
Submission 3:41 R1
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Fighter Comparison

12-3-0

Climbed to 13-3
Pro
Record
24-8-1

Fell to 24-9-1
-325
(Moderate Favorite)
Betting Odds
+260
(Moderate Underdog)

United States
Nation

Netherlands
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Fights out of
Amsterdam
NH
31
+6 mos, 4 days
Age at Fight 34
+9 mos, 3 wks, 1 day
186.0 lbs
(84.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
185.0 lbs
(83.9 kgs)
5'11"
(181cm)
Height
5'8"
(173cm)
74.0"
(188cm)
Reach
71.0"
(180cm)
Jackson Wink MMA Gym Mikes Gym

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 276

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Kennedy
65%
Manhoef
35%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Strikeforce

Fight Details

  • Event: Strikeforce: Columbus
  • Date: Saturday 03.05.2011 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Mark Matheny
  • Venue: Nationwide Arena
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 8 of 10)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 185 lbs (83.9 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Mauro Ranallo, Frank Shamrock, Pat Miletich
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Mauro Ranallo
  • Kennedy Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Manhoef Disclosed Pay: $10,000
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