Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Tim Kennedy
RESULT

Tim Kennedy def. Melvin Manhoef (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 3:41
Melvin Manhoef
No Mercy
32-17-1
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Nationwide Arena, Columbus, United States

Tim Kennedy defeated Melvin Manhoef by Submission in round 1 (3:41) in the Middleweight bout of Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson, held Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Nationwide Arena, Columbus.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tim Kennedy vs Melvin Manhoef?

Tim Kennedy defeated Melvin Manhoef by Submission in round 1 (3:41) in the Middleweight bout of Strikeforce: Feijao vs. Henderson, held Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Nationwide Arena, Columbus.

Referee
Mark Matheny
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Tim Kennedy 51%49% 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

18-6-0
Record
32-17-1
1724
Power Index rating
1719
0
Win Streak
0
47
Age
50
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
74"
188 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
Suriname / Netherlands

Style Matchup

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vs
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Tim Kennedy

No background on record

Camp Jackson-Wink MMA · United States

Melvin Manhoef

No background on record

Camp Mike's Gym · Netherlands

Striking Profile

2.78
SLpM
-
47%
Str. Acc.
-
1.84
SApM
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62%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

2.58
TD Avg.
-
35%
TD Acc.
-
70%
TD Def.
-
0.70
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Tim Kennedy · 3-2
  • L
    UFC 206: Holloway vs Pettis · Dec 10, 2016
    TKO · R3 · 2:45 · Middleweight
  • L
    UFC 178: Johnson vs Cariaso · Sep 27, 2014
    TKO · R3 · 0:58 · Middleweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Kennedy · Apr 16, 2014
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Middleweight
  • W
    UFC Fight Night: Kennedy vs Natal · Nov 6, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 4:40 · Middleweight
  • W
    UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman · Jul 6, 2013
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Middleweight
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 5, 2020
    TKO · R2 · 2:34 · Light Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 5 fights · 0 fights
38.6
Avg sig. strikes
-
2.00
Avg takedowns
-
4:25
Avg control time
-
54
Career high strikes
-
5
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Tim Kennedy
Strike target
Melvin Manhoef
48%
Head
-
25%
Body
-
27%
Leg
-
Tim Kennedy
Strike position
Melvin Manhoef
62%
Distance
-
25%
Clinch
-
13%
Ground
-