‘I was scared for them’ – Bellator MMA fighter Melvin Manhoef reveals journey to protect family from burglars

Melvin Manhoef reported he left his preparing for a bout from Yoel Romero to return to his Netherlands dwelling to protect his family from burglars.

The MMA fighter reported that his wife and little ones in Holland discovered sheets of paper beneath his front door, which is occasionally employed to see if men and women are in their home.

“At that instant my spouse and small children failed to sense safe and sound, because they did not know what could materialize. I was worried for them, so I came back from Paris,” the 46-yr-old claimed.

Immediately after Manhoef returned property he noticed 3 adult men in a auto who drove away after looking at the fighter, and he promises he drove them off the highway just before apprehending the guys.

“What I did was extremely harmful but to shield my loved ones I did what I had to do,” he stated.

“I obtained out of the vehicle shouting, going outrageous indicating ‘my family’ and this and that, and I went more than to their automobile and threw a person punch as a result of the window, opening all my hand.

“I acquired the men, I was shouting and pulled them out. I failed to hit them, but I had to say it, I was likely out of my head.

“I know it is a possibility [to speed] but it was to defend the family. It is just not superior, but the adrenaline takes in excess of. This is who I am and I want to protect my household.

“I said to them [while he waited for the police to arrive] ‘listen, do one thing with your everyday living, but not this, male. Never steal from persons. I know everyday living is tough but you should not do this’.”

Manhoef’s battle with Romero was rescheduled as a result, and he will battle on Friday at Bellator 285 in Dublin in his past visual appeal.