Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator 251: Manhoef vs. Anderson
Light Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
Melvin Manhoef
Melvin Manhoef
“No Mercy”
32-17-1
RESULT

Corey Anderson def. Melvin Manhoef (TKO)

TKO · Round 2 · 2:34
WIN
Corey Anderson
United StatesCorey Anderson
“Overtime”
14-5-0
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, United States

Corey Anderson defeated Melvin Manhoef by TKO in round 2 (2:34) in the Light Heavyweight main event of Bellator 251: Manhoef vs. Anderson, held Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Melvin Manhoef vs Corey Anderson?

Corey Anderson defeated Melvin Manhoef by TKO in round 2 (2:34) in the Light Heavyweight main event of Bellator 251: Manhoef vs. Anderson, held Thursday, November 5, 2020 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Melvin Manhoef 26%74% Corey Anderson

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

32-17-1
Record
14-5-0
1625
Power Index rating
1809
0
Win Streak
4
50
Age
36
5'8"
173 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
71"
180 cm
Reach
79"
201 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Light Heavyweight
Weight Class
Light Heavyweight
Suriname / Netherlands
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Melvin Manhoef

No background on record

Camp Mike's Gym · Netherlands

Corey Anderson

No background on record

Camp The Kennel Fight Club · United States

Striking Profile

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SLpM
4.43
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Str. Acc.
46%
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SApM
2.22
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Str. Def.
59%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
4.89
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TD Acc.
50%
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TD Def.
83%
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Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Melvin Manhoef · 1-4
  • L
    Roy Meyer
    Boxing Influencers 7 · Oct 5, 2025
    TKO · Heavyweight
  • W
    Dave Roelvink
    Boxing Influencers 6 · Dec 22, 2024
    TKO · Heavyweight
  • L
    Igor Tanabe
    INOKI BOM-BA-YE × Ganryujima in Ryogoku · Dec 28, 2022
    Submission · R1 · 1:58
  • L
    Yoel Romero
    Bellator 285: Henderson vs. Queally · Sep 23, 2022
    TKO · R3 · 3:34
  • L
    Corey Anderson
    Bellator 251: Manhoef vs. Anderson · Nov 5, 2020
    TKO · R2 · 2:34 · Light Heavyweight
Corey Anderson · 4-1
  • W
    Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov
    PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 · Oct 3, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Denis Goltsov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL Road to Dubai Champions Series 2 & PFL Africa 2025 First Round · Jul 18, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 3:28 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Karl Moore
    Bellator Champions Series Belfast: Anderson vs. Moore · Mar 22, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Phil Davis
    Bellator 297: Nemkov vs. Romero · Jun 16, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Vadim Nemkov
    Bellator 288: Nemkov vs. Anderson 2 · Nov 18, 2022
    Majority Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 17 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
51.9
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Avg takedowns
3.41
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Avg control time
4:51
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Career high strikes
117
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Career high TDs
12

Strike Distribution

Melvin Manhoef
Strike target
Corey Anderson
-
Head
78%
-
Body
15%
-
Leg
7%
Melvin Manhoef
Strike position
Corey Anderson
-
Distance
52%
-
Clinch
22%
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Ground
26%