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Jimi Manuwa Talks Comeback, Would Fight Luke Rockhold “in a Hearbeat”
By FCF Staff
Recently Jimi Manuwa confirmed that he still has the desire to fight, and now that Luke Rockhold has made similar comments, “Poster Boy” is hoping to face the former champ.
Manuwa announced he was retiring last summer… Read More
Jimi Manuwa Strongly Hints at MMA Comeback
By FCF Staff
It looks Jimi Manawu’s retirement from professional fighting is going to be a short one, as recently the hard-hitting fighter strongly hinted that he’s returning to the cage.
The 39-year-old light-heavyweight announced he was retiring last summer… Read More
Jimi Manuwa Believes Johnny Walker Could Give Jon Jones His “Best Fight”
By FCF Staff
Johnny Walker has argued that he’s ready to challenge Jon Jones, and clearly Jimi Manuwa agrees with the rising light-heavyweight.
Although Walker only has three UFC bouts on his record, and hasn’t fought any top ten ranked opponents,… Read More
Jimi Manuwa Announces He’s Retiring Following Defeat at UFC Stockholm
By FCF Staff
Following Jimi Manuwa’s vicious, knockout loss to Aleksander Rakic at UFC Stockholm, the hard-hitting fighter has announced he’s retiring from pro MMA.
The 39-year-old Manuwa announced his decision via the Instagram post below.
I came to London… Read More
UFC 232 Free Fight: Alexander Gustafsson vs Jimi Manuwa
Jimi Manuwa Posts Statement, After Withdrawal From UFC FN 137
By FCF Staff
After being forced out of a bout this Saturday with Thiago Santos, a “truly gutted” Jimi Manuwa has posted a statement.
Manuwa was supposed to face Santos in the headliner of UFC FN 137, but has withdrawn… Read More
UFC FN 137: Eryk Anders to Replace Jimi Manuwa in Headliner
By FCF Staff
Eryk Anders has reportedly agreed on just several days notice to step up and fight Thiago Santos this Saturday, due to the withdrawal of Jimi Manuwa.
Manuwa was supposed to fight Santos in the headliner of UFC… Read More
Report: Glover Teixeira Out of UFC FN 137 Bout With Jimi Manuwa
By FCF Staff
It looks as though UFC Fight Night 137 has lost its original main event, as it’s being reported that Glover Teixeira has withdrawn from the September 22nd card.
Teixeira was scheduled to fight fellow light-heavyweight contender, Jimi… Read More
Anthony Smith Praises Jimi Manuwa While Discussing Next Move
By FCF Staff
It remains to be see what’s next for Anthony Smith in his light-heavyweight run, but the former middleweight has named Jimi Manuwa as a possible opponent.
Smith quickly finished former champ “Shogun” Rua at UFC FN 134… Read More
Jimi Manuwa Says Title Shot’s Been Promised if he Scores Win at UFC 214
By FCF Staff
Following Alexander Gustafsson’s win over Glover Teixeira, the consensus has been that the light-heavyweight contender will challenge the winner of Daniel Cormier – Jon Jones II. But, according to his teammate Jimi Manuwa, he’s been promised a… Read More
UFC Announces Jimi Manuwa – Volkan Oezdemir Bout
By FCF Staff
UFC 214 has received another, pivotal fight at 205 pounds, as the promotion’s announced that Jimi Manuwa will battle rising contender, Volkan Oezdemir.
The upcoming, July 29th card will take place in Anaheim, California, and will feature a… Read More
UFC FN 109 Free Fight: Alexander Gustafsson vs Jimi Manuwa
David Haye Says Jimi Manuwa’s Team & UFC Have Reached Out Regarding Boxing Match
By FCF Staff
David Haye has relayed that the management team of Jimi Manuwa, and UFC officials have reached out, after the latter called out the British boxer earlier this month.
After Manuwa scored a walk off, KO win over… Read More
Jimi Manuwa Says Title Shot “is The Only Fight For me Now”
By FCF Staff
After scoring a walk off, knockout win in the headliner of UFC Fight Night 107, Jimi Manuwa is calling for a shot at the light-heavyweight belt.
Manuwa floored Corey Anderson with a vicious, left hook, in the… Read More