Strikeforce middleweight heavy hitter, Melvin Manhoef has become the first fighter to be inked for DREAM’s year end “Dynamite!! 2010” event set for somewhere in Japan on December 31st, although his opponent remains to be announced.
Manhoef is on a two fight losing streak, making his Strikeforce debut against Robbie Lawler on January 30th at Strikeforce: Miami, losing the fight when he was knocked out at 3:33 in the first round.
Manhoef then fought Tatsuya Mizuno at DREAM 15 and lost by submission at 7:33 of the first round. Manhoef has now lost 4 out of his last 6 fights and will be looking for a much needed win on New Year’s Eve.