Jimi Manuwa

Jimi Manuwa - Official UFC® Fighter Profile

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from 8 fights.

Record:	17-2-0
Summary:	KO power

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Poster Boy
From:	Sacramento, California United States
Fights Out Of:	London England
Age:	37
Height:	6' 1" ( 185 cm )
Weight:	205 lb ( 93 kg )
Reach	79"
Leg Reach	43"

Media

Daniel Cormier reveals who he believes deserves the next light heavyweight title shot if he were to get past Jon Jones at UFC 214.

May 24, 2017 1:26
UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier made his second title defense at UFC 210 when he submitted Anthony Johnson. Cormier quickly turned attention to surging contender Jimi Manuwa. See the latest as the two spar on Twitter.

Apr 18, 2017
The official UFC rankings are out and Forrest Griffin and Matt Parrino break down the changes. Jimi Manuwa and Gunnar Nelson had big wins in London, but remain in the same slot. Plus, a look at Marc Diakiese and Arnold Allen.

Mar 22, 2017
Hear from Fight Night London main event winner Jimi Manuwa after his thrilling KO victory over Corey Anderson at the O2 in London on March 18, 2017.

Mar 18, 2017 1:52

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Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

374

59% Successful

221

Types of Successful Strikes

221

62% Standing

36% Clinch

138

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

25% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Awards
UPCOMING	Jimi Manuwa Volkan Oezdemir	UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2 Jul 29, 2017	-- --	-- --	-- --	-- --	--

Win	Jimi Manuwa Corey Anderson	UFC Fight Night Manuwa vs Anderson:Live on FOX Sports 5 Mar 18, 2017	6 6	0 0	0 0	0 0	R1 KO/TKO	Performance of the Night

Win	Ovince Saint Preux Jimi Manuwa	UFC 204 Bisping vs Henderson:Live on Pay-Per-View Oct 8, 2016	13 32	2 0	0 1	2 0	R2 KO/TKO	Performance of the Night

Loss	Anthony Johnson Jimi Manuwa	UFC 191 Johnson vs. Dodson 2:Live on Pay-Per-View Sep 5, 2015	25 8	2 0	0 0	1 0	R2 KO/TKO

Win	Jimi Manuwa Jan Blachowicz	UFC Fight Night Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2:UFC FIGHT PASS Apr 11, 2015	43 44	0 0	0 0	0 0	R3 Decision - Unanimous

Loss	Alexander Gustafsson Jimi Manuwa	UFC Fight Night Gustafsson vs. Manuwa:Live on FOX Sports Mar 8, 2014	21 13	1 0	0 0	1 0	R2 KO/TKO	Fight of the Night

Win	Jimi Manuwa Ryan Jimmo	UFC Fight Night Live on Fuel TV:Machida vs. Munoz Oct 26, 2013	48 36	0 0	0 0	0 0	R2 KO/TKO

Win	Jimi Manuwa Cyrille Diabate	UFC London:Barao vs. McDonald Feb 16, 2013	18 9	3 0	0 0	1 0	R1 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage

Win	Kyle Kingsbury Jimi Manuwa	UFC®:Struve vs. Miocic Sep 29, 2012	28 53	2 0	0 1	4 0	R2 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
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Biography

TRAINER: A typical day consists of sparring, conditioning and technique. I've gone all over Europe to train with the best teams and I'll be ready.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2008 with no martial arts background. I started training because it was interesting to me and I thought I’d be good at it.

What ranks and titles have you held? UK Light Heavyweight Number 1 - UCMMA LHW Champion. Purple belt in BJJ under Ricardo da Silva from Team Novaforca

Do you have any heroes? Mike Tyson, because I liked his style and aggression!

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything to me. It’s what I’ve worked for since I’ve started training, but getting there is not enough; I’ll keep working until I am champion and a UFC legend.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Car Dealer and worked in a Car Rental Business.

Favorite grappling technique: X-Guard

Favorite striking technique: Jab!

• Pro since 2008

• 15 wins by KO, one by submission (guillotine)

• Ten first round finishes

• Blachowicz bout was Manuwa’s first time going the distance and winning a fight by decision

• Origin of nickname: “My nickname came from my first fight poster. My girlfriend saw the poster and called me the posterboy.”