Best fights of Jimi Manuwa
Over 11 years as a professional, Jimi Manuwa has compiled a 17-6 (16) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jimi Manuwa KOs Ovince Saint Preux
On October 8, 2016 Jimi Manuwa faced Ovince Saint Preux in a light heavyweight bout. Manuwa was 36 years old with a record of 15-2, and Preux was 33 with a record of 19-8. Both Manuwa and Preux were coming off a loss. Manuwa stopped Ovince Saint Preux via KO in the 2nd round.
2. Jimi Manuwa defeats Jan Błachowicz
On April 11, 2015 Jimi Manuwa faced Jan Błachowicz in a light heavyweight bout. Manuwa was 35 years old with a record of 14-1, and Błachowicz was 32 with a record of 18-3. Manuwa was coming off a loss, while Błachowicz was on a 6-fight winning streak. Manuwa won via unanimous decision.
3. Jimi Manuwa KOs Nick Chapman
On October 22, 2011 Jimi Manuwa defended his UCMMA light heavyweight title against Nick Chapman. Manuwa was 31 years old with a record of 9-0, and Chapman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Manuwa was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Manuwa stopped Nick Chapman via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Jimi Manuwa KOs Valentino Petrescu
On August 7, 2010 Jimi Manuwa defended his UCMMA light heavyweight title against Valentino Petrescu. Manuwa was 30 years old with a record of 8-0, and Petrescu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Manuwa was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Manuwa stopped Valentino Petrescu via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Jimi Manuwa KOs Reza Meldavian
On May 8, 2010 Jimi Manuwa defended his UCMMA light heavyweight title against Reza Meldavian. Manuwa was 30 years old with a record of 7-0, and Meldavian was 0 with a record of 0-0. Manuwa was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Manuwa stopped Reza Meldavian via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Jimi Manuwa KOs Shaun Lomas
On December 5, 2009 Jimi Manuwa defended his UCMMA light heavyweight title against Shaun Lomas. Manuwa was 29 years old with a record of 6-0, and Lomas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Manuwa was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Manuwa stopped Shaun Lomas via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Jimi Manuwa KOs Ryan Robinson
On May 9, 2009 Jimi Manuwa fought Ryan Robinson for the vacant UCMMA light heavyweight title. Manuwa was 29 years old with a record of 4-0, and Robinson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Manuwa was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Manuwa stopped Ryan Robinson via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Jimi Manuwa KOs Luke Blythe
On August 22, 2009 Jimi Manuwa defended his UCMMA light heavyweight title against Luke Blythe. Manuwa was 29 years old with a record of 5-0, and Blythe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Manuwa was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Manuwa stopped Luke Blythe via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
9. Jimi Manuwa KOs Corey Anderson
On March 18, 2017 Jimi Manuwa faced Corey Anderson in a light heavyweight bout. Manuwa was 37 years old with a record of 16-2, and Anderson was 27 with a record of 9-2. Both Manuwa and Anderson were coming off a win. Manuwa stopped Corey Anderson via KO in the 1st round.
10. Jimi Manuwa loses to Jan Błachowicz in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 17, 2018 Jimi Manuwa faced Jan Błachowicz in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Manuwa was 38 years old with a record of 17-3, and Błachowicz was 35 with a record of 21-7. Manuwa was coming off a loss, while Błachowicz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Manuwa lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Błachowicz.