Ultimate Fighting Calendar
3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Yoel Romero
Soldier of God
13-5-0
RESULT

Yoel Romero def. Melvin Manhoef (TKO)

TKO · Round 3 · 3:34
Melvin Manhoef
No Mercy
32-17-1
Friday, September 23, 2022
3Arena, Dublin, Ireland

Yoel Romero defeated Melvin Manhoef by TKO in round 3 (3:34) in the bout of Bellator 285: Henderson vs. Queally, held Friday, September 23, 2022 at 3Arena, Dublin.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Yoel Romero vs Melvin Manhoef?

Yoel Romero defeated Melvin Manhoef by TKO in round 3 (3:34) in the bout of Bellator 285: Henderson vs. Queally, held Friday, September 23, 2022 at 3Arena, Dublin.

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

Win probability

Yoel Romero 77%23% Melvin Manhoef

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

13-5-0
Record
32-17-1
1793
Power Index rating
1587
2
Win Streak
0
49
Age
50
6'0"
183 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Cuba / United States
Nationality
Suriname / Netherlands

Style Matchup

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vs
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Yoel Romero

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · Cuba

Melvin Manhoef

No background on record

Camp Mike's Gym · Netherlands

Striking Profile

3.44
SLpM
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49%
Str. Acc.
-
3.05
SApM
-
60%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

1.57
TD Avg.
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30%
TD Acc.
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78%
TD Def.
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0.00
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Yoel Romero · 3-2
  • W
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · May 1, 2026
    TKO · R1 · 1:11
  • L
    IBA Bare Knuckle 4 · Mar 28, 2026
    Unanimous Decision
  • L
    RAF 5: Covington vs. Rockhold · Jan 10, 2026
  • W
    RAF 4: Hendrickson vs. Parris · Dec 20, 2025
  • W
    BKFC 80 Hollywood: Perdomo vs Adams 2 · Sep 12, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 01:56 · Heavyweight
Melvin Manhoef · 1-4
  • L
    Boxing Influencers 7 · Oct 5, 2025
    TKO · Heavyweight
  • W
    Boxing Influencers 6 · Dec 22, 2024
    TKO · Heavyweight
  • L
    INOKI BOM-BA-YE × Ganryujima in Ryogoku · Dec 28, 2022
    Submission · R1 · 1:58
  • L
    Bellator 285: Henderson vs. Queally · Sep 23, 2022
    TKO · R3 · 3:34
  • L
    Bellator 251: Manhoef vs. Anderson · Nov 6, 2020
    TKO · R2 · 2:34 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 15 fights · 0 fights
47.8
Avg sig. strikes
-
1.50
Avg takedowns
-
1:46
Avg control time
-
125
Career high strikes
-
7
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Yoel Romero
Strike target
Melvin Manhoef
58%
Head
-
17%
Body
-
24%
Leg
-
Yoel Romero
Strike position
Melvin Manhoef
75%
Distance
-
12%
Clinch
-
14%
Ground
-