Ultimate Fighting Calendar
StrikeforceStrikeforce - Miami
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Robbie Lawler
United StatesRobbie Lawler
“Ruthless”
30-16-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Robbie Lawler def. Melvin Manhoef (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 3:33
Melvin Manhoef
Melvin Manhoef
“No Mercy”
32-17-1
Saturday, January 30, 2010
BB&T Center, Sunrise, United States

Robbie Lawler defeated Melvin Manhoef by TKO in round 1 (3:33) in the Middleweight bout of Strikeforce - Miami, held Saturday, January 30, 2010 at BB&T Center, Sunrise.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Robbie Lawler vs Melvin Manhoef?

Robbie Lawler defeated Melvin Manhoef by TKO in round 1 (3:33) in the Middleweight bout of Strikeforce - Miami, held Saturday, January 30, 2010 at BB&T Center, Sunrise.

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

Win probability

Robbie Lawler 54%46% 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

30-16-0 (1 NC)
Record
32-17-1
1784
Power Index rating
1753
1
Win Streak
0
44
Age
50
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
Suriname / Netherlands

Style Matchup

Folkstyle WrestlingBoxingTaekwondoKarate
vs
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Robbie Lawler
  • Brown belt · BJJ
  • 2014UFC Welterweight Championship · Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • 2007EliteXC Middleweight Championship · EliteXC
  • 2007ICON Sport Middleweight Championship · ICON Sport

Camp Kill Cliff FC · Deerfield Beach, Florida, US

Melvin Manhoef

No background on record

Camp Mike's Gym · Netherlands

Striking Profile

3.85
SLpM
-
47%
Str. Acc.
-
4.67
SApM
-
59%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

0.65
TD Avg.
-
64%
TD Acc.
-
65%
TD Def.
-
0.00
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Robbie Lawler · 2-3
  • W
    Niko Price
    UFC 290: Volkanovski vs Rodriguez · Jul 8, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 0:38 · Welterweight
  • L
    Bryan Barberena
    UFC 276: Adesanya vs Cannonier · Jul 2, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 4:47 · Welterweight
  • W
    Nick Diaz
    UFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega · Sep 25, 2021
    TKO · R3 · 0:44 · Middleweight
  • L
    Neil Magny
    UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Rakic · Aug 29, 2020
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Colby Covington
    UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Lawler · Aug 3, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
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

Career Averages

Based on 25 fights · 0 fights
53.4
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.68
Avg takedowns
-
1:17
Avg control time
-
150
Career high strikes
-
6
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Robbie Lawler
Strike target
Melvin Manhoef
76%
Head
-
20%
Body
-
4%
Leg
-
Robbie Lawler
Strike position
Melvin Manhoef
69%
Distance
-
22%
Clinch
-
9%
Ground
-