Manhoef crushed Kato with a left hook (photo via Bellator)

By FCF Staff

Melvin Manhoef ended his two fight losing streak at Bellator 146 in highlight reel fashion, as the punishing striker took out Hisaki Kato in the opening round.

Manhoef floored Kato with a thunderous left hook at 3:43 of round one, and the bout was immediately called off. The veteran moved his record to 30-12-1 with the win, while Kato’s fell to 5-2.

Here are the results from Bellator 146, which took place in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

Melvin Manhoef def. Hisaki Kato via KO (punch) R1, 3:43

Brandon Girtz def. Derek Campos via KO (punches) R1, 0:37

Bubba Jenkins def. Jordan Parsons via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)

Chidi Njokuani def. Ricky Rainey via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Guilherme Viana def. Houston Alexander via TKO (doctor’s stoppage) R 2, 5:00

Stephen Banaszak vs. George Pacurariu via submission (guillotine choke) R1, 3:42

Francisco France def. Ben Reiter via submission (rear-naked-choke) R2, 1:08

Julia Budd def. Roberta Paim Rovel via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Andre Santos def. Josh Neer via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Arlene Blencowe def. Gabrielle Holloway via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Alonzo Menifield def. Zach Rosol via TKO (punches) R1, 0:38