Manhoef laughs last: 'In England they thought we would lose'

Melvin Manhoef ended his career with a bang by knocking out Yoel Romero in spectacular fashion at Bellator 285 in Dublin

The Dutchman, who had lost his last three fights, produced a stunning head kick to secure a first-round victory over the Cuban legend

Manhoef, 46, was a huge underdog going into the fight, but he defied the odds to record one of the most memorable victories of his career.

After the fight, Manhoef said he was delighted to have ended his career on a high.

"I'm so happy," he said. "I've been through a lot in my career, but I always believed in myself. I knew I could still do it, and I'm so glad I proved everyone wrong."

Manhoef's victory was all the more impressive given that he had lost his last three fights. He had been knocked out by Corey Anderson in his previous fight, and he had also lost to Yoel Romero and Lyoto Machida.

However, Manhoef showed that he still had plenty of fight left in him. He came out aggressively against Romero and landed several hard punches. He then followed up with a head kick that sent Romero crashing to the canvas.

The victory was a fitting end to a remarkable career for Manhoef. He is one of the most decorated fighters in Dutch history, and he has fought some of the biggest names in the sport.

Manhoef's victory is a reminder that anything is possible in MMA. Even when you're facing the odds, you should never give up on your dreams.

Manhoef's victory was a major upset

Manhoef was a huge underdog going into the fight. He was ranked No. 10 in the Bellator heavyweight division, while Romero was ranked No. 2.

However, Manhoef proved that rankings don't always matter. He came out aggressively and landed several hard punches. He then followed up with a head kick that sent Romero crashing to the canvas.

The victory was a major upset, and it sent shockwaves through the MMA world.

Manhoef's victory was a fitting end to a remarkable career

Manhoef is one of the most decorated fighters in Dutch history. He has fought some of the biggest names in the sport, including Fedor Emelianenko, Alistair Overeem, and Mark Hunt.

Manhoef's victory over Romero was a fitting end to a remarkable career. He showed that he still had plenty of fight left in him, and he proved that anything is possible in MMA.