Yoel Romero vs. Melvin Manhoef

Co-Main Event | Light Heavyweight · 205 lbs | Pro MMA
Completed MMA Bout Sep 23, 2022
W
Romero defeats Manhoef
L
KO/TKO, Elbows From Mount 3:34 Round 3 of 3, 13:34 Total
"Soldier of God"
vs.
KO/TKO 3:34 R3
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Fighter Comparison

14-6-0

Climbed to 15-6
Pro
Record
32-15-1

Fell to 32-16-1
-750
(Huge Favorite)
Betting Odds
+510
(Heavy Underdog)

Cuba
Nation

Netherlands
Coconut Creek
Florida
Fights out of
Amsterdam
NH
45
+4 mos, 3 wks, 3 days
Age at Fight 46
+4 mos, 1 week, 5 days
205.9 lbs
(93.4 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
205.7 lbs
(93.3 kgs)
6'0"
(183cm)
Height
5'8"
(173cm)
73.0"
(185cm)
Reach
71.0"
(180cm)
American Top Team Gym Mikes Gym

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 1,321

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Romero
95%
Manhoef
5%

Bout Information

Event Poster

Bellator 285

Fight Details

  • Event: Bellator 285: Henderson vs. Queally
  • Date: Friday 09.23.2022 at 01:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Kerry Hatley
  • Venue: 3Arena Dublin
  • Enclosure: Cage
  • Location: Dublin, Ireland
  • Bout Billing: Co-Main Event (fight 12 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 205 lbs (93.0 kg)
  • TV Commentary: John McCarthy, Dave Farrar
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: John McCarthy
  • Romero Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
  • Manhoef Disclosed Pay: None Disclosed
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