Jimi Manuwa "Poster Boy"

Jimi Manuwa, known as "Poster Boy", is a mixed martial artist from the United Kingdom listed in the Light Heavyweight division. Jimi Manuwa holds a professional record of 17-6-0, including 6-6-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 5 came by knockout or TKO, 0 by submission and 1 by decision. Jimi Manuwa stands 6'1", has a 79.5-inch reach, fights out of a orthodox stance, and is 46 years old. Jimi Manuwa is currently on a 4-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

Jimi Manuwa profile

DivisionLight Heavyweight
Professional record17-6-0
UFC record6-6-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountryUnited Kingdom
Age46
Date of birth1980-02-18
Height6'1"
Reach79.5"
Leg reach43"
StanceOrthodox
Last weigh-in205 lbs
Current streakL4
Total octagon time1h 24m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute3.43
Significant strikes absorbed per minute3.97
Striking accuracy54.2%
Striking defense49.2%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.53
Strikes to the head41.2%
Strikes to the body27.7%
Strikes to the legs31.1%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0.53
Takedown defense71%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.36
Average control time per fight (seconds)73

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO5
UFC wins by submission0
UFC wins by decision1

Jimi Manuwa recorded fight history

Recorded bouts across promotions. This list can be incomplete and is not a substitute for the published full career record.

DatePromotionEventOpponentResultMethod
2019-06-01UFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. SmithAleksandar RakiclossKick to Head At Distance
2018-12-08UFCUFC 231: Holloway vs. OrtegaThiago SantoslossPunch to Head In Clinch
2018-03-17UFCUFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. VolkovJan BłachowiczlossDecision · Unanimous
2017-07-29UFCUFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2Volkan OezdemirlossPunches to Head At Distance
2017-03-18UFCUFC Fight Night: Manuwa vs. AndersonCorey AndersonwinPunch to Head At Distance
2016-10-08UFCUFC 204: Bisping vs. HendersonOvince Saint PreuxwinPunch to Head In Clinch
2015-09-05UFCUFC 191: Johnson vs Dodson 2Anthony JohnsonlossPunch to Head At Distance
2015-04-11UFCUFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2Jan BłachowiczwinDecision · Unanimous
2014-03-08UFCUFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs ManuwaAlexander GustafssonlossKnee to Head In Clinch
2013-10-26UFCUFC Fight Night: Machida vs MunozRyan JimmowinLeg Injury
2013-02-16UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Barao vs McDonaldCyrille DiabatewinLeg Injury
2012-09-29UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Struve vs MiocicKyle KingsburywinEye Injury
2011-12-10BAMMABAMMA 8: Manuwa vs. ReaAntony ReawinCorner stoppage · 5:00 · R1
2011-10-22UCMMACage Rage UKNick ChapmanwinKnees · 2:14 · R1
2010-08-07UCMMAValentino PetrescuwinPunch · 3:08 · R1
2010-05-08UCMMAReza MahdavianwinPunches · 3:19 · R1
2009-12-05UCMMAShaun LomaswinPunches · 3:58 · R1
2009-08-22UCMMALuke BlythewinPunch · 4:22 · R2
2009-05-09UCMMARyan RobinsonwinPunches · 2:03 · R1
2009-02-07UCMMAJamie HearnwinGuillotine Choke · 1:49 · R1
2008-12-06UCMMAChris GreigwinPunches · 1:35 · R2
2008-09-13UnknownDave RintoulwinPunches · 3:10 · R1
2008-07-26UnknownTom KingwinGround & Pound · 4:25 · R1

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