Jimi Manuwa

“Poster Boy”

Light HeavyweightNigeria / United Kingdom4-fight losing streak

17Wins

6Losses

0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LLLLW

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Profile

Age: 46 (born February 18, 1980)
Born in: Sacramento
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 205 lbs.
Reach: 79"
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 6-6

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC6

KO/TKO 5
Decision 1

Losses in the UFC6

KO/TKO 5
Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 3.43 top 45%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 3.97

Striking accuracy54%Better than 78% of light heavyweights

Strike defense49%Better than 33% of light heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 0.53 top 68%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.4

Takedown accuracy19%Better than 10% of light heavyweights

Takedown defense71%Better than 67% of light heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Manuwa last fought on June 1, 2019 (Loss vs Aleksandar Rakic). Manuwa has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Jimi Manuwa

Jimi Manuwa "Poster Boy" is a light heavyweight mixed martial artist, born in Sacramento, Nigeria, on February 18, 1980. Manuwa stands 6' 1", has a 79" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Manuwa turned professional in 2008, debuting with FCFN. An 11-0 record outside the UFC came first. Manuwa made a UFC debut at UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic in September 2012 and beat Kyle Kingsbury by TKO. In the UFC, Manuwa is 6-6 across 12 fights.

A finisher on the feet, Manuwa has won 5 of 6 UFC fights by knockout. A notable win came against Jan Blachowicz, a UFC title-fight winner.

Manuwa's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith in June 2019, where Manuwa lost to Aleksandar Rakic.

UFC fight history

L

Aleksandar Rakic

KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R1 0:47

UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith

Jun 1, 2019

2Str 0TD 0KD
L

Thiago Santos

KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R2 0:41

UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega

Dec 8, 2018

27Str 0TD 0KD
L

Jan Blachowicz

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov

Mar 17, 2018

37Str 0TD 0KD
L

Volkan Oezdemir

KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 0:42

UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2

Jul 29, 2017

2Str 0TD 0KD
W

Corey Anderson

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 3:05

UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson

Mar 18, 2017

6Str 0TD 1KD
W

Ovince Saint Preux

KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R2 2:38

UFC 204: Bisping vs. Henderson

Oct 8, 2016

32Str 0TD 1KD
L

Anthony Johnson

KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 0:28

UFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2

Sep 5, 2015

8Str 0TD 0KD
W

Jan Blachowicz

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2

Apr 11, 2015

43Str 0TD 0KD
L

Alexander Gustafsson

KO/TKO · Knee to Head In Clinch · R2 1:18

UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs Manuwa

Mar 8, 2014

13Str 0TD 0KD
W

Ryan Jimmo

KO/TKO · toLeg Injury · R2 4:41

UFC Fight Night: Machida vs Munoz

Oct 26, 2013

48Str 0TD 0KD
W

Cyrille Diabate

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Leg Injury · R1 5:00

UFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonald

Feb 16, 2013

18Str 3TD 0KD
W

Kyle Kingsbury

TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Eye Injury · R2 5:00

UFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs Miocic

Sep 29, 2012

53Str 0TD 1KD

Full MMA career

Jimi Manuwa is 17-6 across 23 professional fights in 5 promotions, since a pro debut on July 26, 2008 (FCFN). 11 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins17

KO/TKO 15
Submission 1
Decision 1

Pro losses6

KO/TKO 5
Decision 1

Finish rate: 94% of wins
Longest win streak: 14
Current streak: 4 losses

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
UFC	6-6	2012
UCMMA	8-0	2008
BAMMA	1-0	2011
FCFN	1-0	2008
FX	1-0	2008

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
L	Aleksandar Rakić	KO (head kick), R1	UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith	Jun 1, 2019
L	Thiago Santos	KO (punches), R2	UFC 231	Dec 8, 2018
L	Jan Błachowicz	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Volkov	Mar 17, 2018
L	Volkan Oezdemir	KO (punches), R1	UFC 214	Jul 29, 2017
W	Corey Anderson	KO (punch), R1	UFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. Anderson	Mar 18, 2017
W	Ovince Saint Preux	KO (punches), R2	UFC 204	Oct 8, 2016
L	Anthony Johnson	KO (punches), R2	UFC 191	Sep 5, 2015
W	Jan Błachowicz	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2	Apr 11, 2015
L	Alexander Gustafsson	TKO (knee and punches), R2	UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Manuwa	Mar 8, 2014
W	Ryan Jimmo	TKO (leg injury), R2	UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Munoz	Oct 26, 2013
W	Cyrille Diabaté	TKO (retirement), R1	UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald	Feb 16, 2013
W	Kyle Kingsbury	TKO (doctor stoppage), R2	UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic	Sep 29, 2012
W	Antony Rea	TKO (retirement), R1	BAMMA 8	Dec 10, 2011
W	Nick Chapman	TKO (knees), R1	UCMMA 24: Hands of War	Oct 22, 2011
W	Valentino Petrescu	KO (punch), R1	UCMMA 14: Invincible	Aug 7, 2010
W	Reza Meldavian	TKO (punches), R1	UCMMA 12: Never Back Down	May 8, 2010
W	Shaun Lomas	TKO (punches), R1	UCMMA 9: Fighting for Heroes	Dec 5, 2009
W	Luke Blythe	KO (punch), R2	UCMMA 6: Payback	Aug 22, 2009
W	Ryan Robinson	TKO (punches), R1	UCMMA 4: Relentless	May 9, 2009
W	Jamie Hearn	Submission (guillotine choke), R1	UCMMA 2: Unbreakable	Feb 7, 2009
W	Chris Greig	TKO (punches), R2	UCMMA 1: Unbreakable	Dec 6, 2008
W	Dave Rintoul	TKO (punch), R1	FX3 9	Sep 13, 2008
W	Tom King	TKO (punches), R1	FCFN 8	Jul 26, 2008

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Jimi Manuwa's record?

Jimi Manuwa's professional MMA record is 17 wins, 6 losses and 0 draws.

How old is Jimi Manuwa?

Jimi Manuwa is 46 years old, born on February 18, 1980.

How tall is Jimi Manuwa and what is their reach?

Jimi Manuwa stands 6' 1" with a 79" reach.

Who did Jimi Manuwa fight last?

Jimi Manuwa lost to Aleksandar Rakic by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Smith on Jun 1, 2019.

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