Manhoef Laughed Last: ‘In England, They Thought We Would Lose’

Georges Manhoef recently discussed his victory over Lee Chadwick at Sparta Rotterdam, revealing the skepticism he faced from those in the UK.

“In England, they thought we were going to lose,” Manhoef said. “They were saying, ‘Oh, Manhoef is old, he’s washed up.’ But I showed them that I’m still a force to be reckoned with.”

Manhoef, a veteran of the sport, has been competing in MMA for over two decades. He is known for his powerful striking and aggressive style. He has fought in some of the biggest MMA organizations in the world, including the UFC, Bellator, and ONE Championship.

Chadwick, a rising star in the UK MMA scene, was seen as a tough opponent for Manhoef. He is younger and more experienced than Manhoef, and he had won his last three fights. However, Manhoef was able to overcome the odds and defeat Chadwick in the first round.

Manhoef’s victory was a major upset, and it sent shockwaves through the MMA world. It proved that Manhoef is still a top contender, and it showed that age is just a number.

Manhoef said that he was motivated to prove his doubters wrong. He said that he trained hard for the fight and that he was confident in his abilities.

“I knew that I could beat him,” Manhoef said. “I’m a veteran of the sport, and I know what it takes to win. I’m glad that I was able to prove my doubters wrong.”

Manhoef’s victory is a reminder that anything is possible in MMA. Even the most experienced fighters can be defeated, and the youngest fighters can rise to the occasion.