Announced just last week, a middleweight bout has been added to the upcoming ONE FC: Rise of Kings event between Dutch striker Melvin ‘No Mercy’ Manhoef (25-9-1, 1NC) and Defending King of Pancrase title holder, Ryo ‘Rambo’ Kawamura (15-6-4).
Manhoef looks to rebuild his career after a disappointing stretch of 3-5 (1NC) dating back to September 2008. He was in action earlier this month, ending a four bout winless streak by earning a split decision at a Road FC 9 event in South Korea.
Kawamura is the defending King of Pancrase middleweight title holder, earning the title in January and then defending the title this past June. ‘Rambo’ is undefeated in his last five matches, going 3-0-2 having dropped down from light heavyweight where he vacated the King of Pancrase title to pursue the 185-lbs strap.
Check out the ONE Fighting Championship release below regarding the event.
Probably the scariest KO artist to ever step into the ONE FC cage, Melvin “No Mercy” Manhoef is BACK on 6 Oct for ONE FC: RISE OF KINGS in Singapore!
Manhoef will be facing Middleweight King of Pancrase Ryo “Rambo” Kawamura from Japan. Both fighters have extensive cage experience and world class MMA skills to back them up. This fight will blow the cage apart with its ferocity and explosiveness. You don’t want to miss it!
Tickets selling fast at www.SISTIC.com.sg! Global fans can catch the action LIVE at www.ONEFC.com/Livestream