Jimi Manuwa
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Samuel Babajimi Manuwa (born 18 February 1980) is an American-born English mixed martial artist, who competes in the light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of 11 April 2015, he is #9 in official UFC light heavyweight rankings.[6]
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Mixed martial arts career
Manuwa began training in mixed martial arts in 2007 following a weight lifting injury where he ruptured a chest muscle while bench pressing 185 kg (407+ lbs). He currently trains at Keddles Gym with Alan Keddle and Dino Miringou and at Nova Forca BJJ with Ricardo Da Silva.
UCMMA
Manuwa fought for the UCMMA name since his third fight, becoming the promotion's champion in his third fight under them. He has successfully defended his title 5 times, more than any other champion in the company, past or present.
During this time period, Manuwa famously turned down a contract offer from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, feeling it wasn't the right time in his career to accept it. He did state that reaching the UFC was his "ultimate goal" in the future.[7] He was then offered to fight at the UFC 138 event, but also refused that one, citing that he hasn't competed since summer of 2010, and that "If he fought on the October card that would have been after a fifteen month layoff, which is not ideal under any circumstances. You do need to be fighting regularly to stay sharp..."[8]
He successfully defend his title for the 5th time at UCMMA 24: Hands of War against Nick Chapman.[9]
BAMMA
After defending his title a record 5th time, Manuwa signed a four-fight exclusive contract with BAMMA. He made his debut at BAMMA 8.[10] He faced Frenchman Antony Rea and won the fight via TKO.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
After turning down a UFC contract a few years ago, Manuwa signed with the promotion in July 2012.
Manuwa made his UFC debut against TUF 8 contestant Kyle Kingsbury at UFC on Fuel TV 5, winning after 2 rounds by TKO due to doctor stoppage.[11] The stoppage was declared after Kingsbury's left eye had swollen shut.
For his second fight with the promotion, Manuwa faced Cyrille Diabaté on 16 February 2013 at UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs. McDonald. Manuwa was declared the winner (TKO) after Diabaté was unable to continue after tearing a calf muscle near the end of the first round.[12]
Manuwa returned to face Ryan Jimmo on 26 October 2013 at UFC Fight Night 30.[13] For the second time in a row, Manuwa's opponent injured his leg during the fight and this resulted in a TKO victory for Manuwa.[14]
Manuwa faced former title challenger Alexander Gustafsson in the main event at UFC Fight Night 37 on 8 March 2014 in London.[15] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round, resulting in the first loss of his professional career. Despite the defeat, Manuwa earned his first Fight of the Night bonus for the fight.[16]
Manuwa was expected to face Maurício Rua at UFC Fight Night 56 on 8 November 2014 in Brazil.[17] However, on 29 October, it was announced that Manuwa had pulled out of the fight due to an injury, and that Ovince St. Preux would replace him against Rua.[18]
After over a year away from the sport, Manuwa returned to face Jan Błachowicz on 11 April 2015 at UFC Fight Night 64.[19] Manuwa won the fight via unanimous decision, this is the first time Manuwa has gone the distance in his MMA career.[20]
Manuwa faced Anthony Johnson on 5 September 2015 at UFC 191.[21] He lost the fight via knockout early in the second round.[22]
Manuwa was briefly linked to a matchup with Nikita Krylov on 27 February 2016 at UFC Fight Night 84.[23] However, Manuwa was scratched from the contest with an undiclosed injury in late December and the bout cancelled.[24]
Personal life
Manuwa is of Nigerian descent. MTV UK are currently doing a documentary on MMA in the UK, with Manuwa, Jack Marshman and Cory Tait being filmed in the build-ups of their next fights and the training and lifestyles involved.[25] He is a supporter of West Ham United.[26] In 2014, Manuwa showed off his tattoos for PETA's anti-fur "Ink Not Mink" ad campaign.[27]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Alexander Gustafsson
- Ultimate Challenge MMA
- UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship (One time; first)
- Five successful title defenses
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 17 matches | 15 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 13 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 15–2 | Anthony Johnson | KO (punch) | UFC 191 | September 5, 2015 | 2 | 0:28 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 15–1 | Jan Blachowicz | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 | April 11, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Kraków, Poland | |
| Loss | 14–1 | Alexander Gustafsson | TKO (knee and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa | March 8, 2014 | 2 | 1:18 | London, England | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 14–0 | Ryan Jimmo | TKO (leg injury) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz | October 26, 2013 | 2 | 4:41 | Manchester, England | |
| Win | 13–0 | Cyrille Diabaté | TKO (leg injury) | UFC on Fuel TV: Barao vs. McDonald | February 16, 2013 | 1 | 5:00 | London, England | |
| Win | 12–0 | Kyle Kingsbury | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic | September 29, 2012 | 2 | 5:00 | Nottingham, England | |
| Win | 11–0 | Antony Rea | TKO (retirement) | BAMMA 8: Manuwa vs. Rea | December 10, 2011 | 1 | 5:00 | Nottingham, England | |
| Win | 10–0 | Nick Chapman | TKO (knees) | UCMMA 24 | October 22, 2011 | 1 | 2:14 | London, England | Defended the UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–0 | Valentino Petrescu | KO (punch) | UCMMA 14: Invincible | August 7, 2010 | 1 | 3:08 | London, England | Defended the UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–0 | Reza Meldavian | TKO (punches) | UCMMA 12: Never Back Down | May 8, 2010 | 1 | 3:19 | London, England | Defended the UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–0 | Shaun Lomas | TKO (punches) | UCMMA 9: Fighting for Heroes | December 5, 2009 | 1 | 3:58 | London, England | Defended the UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–0 | Luke Blythe | KO (punch) | UCMMA 6: Payback | August 22, 2009 | 2 | 4:22 | London, England | Defended the UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–0 | Ryan Robinson | TKO (punches) | UCMMA 4: Relentless | May 9, 2009 | 1 | 2:03 | London, England | Won the UCMMA Light Heavyweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–0 | Jamie Hearn | Submission (guillotine choke) | UCMMA 2: Unbreakable | February 7, 2009 | 1 | 1:49 | London, England | |
| Win | 3–0 | Chris Greig | TKO (punches) | UCMMA 1 | December 6, 2008 | 2 | 1:35 | London, England | |
| Win | 2-0 | Dave Rintoul | TKO (punch) | FX3 9 | September 13, 2008 | 1 | 3:10 | Reading, England | |
| Win | 1–0 | Tom King | TKO (punches) | FCFN 8 | July 26, 2008 | 1 | 4:25 | Portsmouth, England |
See also
References
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- ↑ "Jimi 'Poster Boy' Manuwa in PETA's Ink Not Mink Campaign," FameMagazine.co.uk, 10 March 2014.
