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Jimi Manuwa makes a confident pick for Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones fight
This July 29, in the main event of UFC 214, Daniel Cormier will attempt to defend his light heavyweight title against his fiercest rival and the only man he’s lost to: Jon Jones. Earlier that same night, England’s Jimi Manuwa will battle Switzerland’s Volkan Oezdemir in what appears to be a light heavyweight number one […]
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Alexander Gustafsson talks about what happens if training partner Jimi Manuwa gets title shot next and wins
Iron sharpens iron and it goes to show with a couple of the top UFC light heavyweight contenders Alexander Gustafsson and Jimi Manuwa. The two training partners are ranked at the top of the UFC 205-pound division with Gustafsson at #1 and Manuwa at #2. With Gustafsson coming off a KO over Glover Teixeira and […]
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Jimi Manuwa reveals Dana White promised him title shot with UFC 214 win
Top ranked UFC light heavyweight knockout artist Jimi Manuwa has been on a tear of the UFC’s light heavyweight division recently, going on a 2-fight win streak that has seen him knock out both Ovince Saint-Preux, and Corey Anderson. The back to back wins for Manuwa saw the English striker land at #2 on the […]
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Jimi Manuwa discusses beef with “big, fat school bully” Daniel Cormier
UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is scheduled to defend his title against former champion Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 214. Earlier that same night, top light heavyweight contender Jimi Manuwa will take on the surging Volkan Oezdemir in what could well be a number one contender fight. Though Cormier and Manuwa […]
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Jimi Manuwa shares incredible list of training partners for Volkan Oezdemir fight
Yesterday, we learned that British knockout artist Jimi Manuwa will take on fellow top-5 light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir at UFC 214 this July 29 in Anaheim, California. While Manuwa is one of the most established names in the UFC light heavyweight division, Oezdemir remains a relative unknown among many fans, having burst into the top-5 […]
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Jimi Manuwa discusses training partner Alexander Gustafsson possibly getting the next title shot
Last weekend, in the main event of the UFC’s latest trip to Stockholm, Sweden, Alexander Gustafsson put on arguably the best performance of career, lighting up Glover Teixeira en route to a fifth round knockout. Days removed from this fight, Jimi Manuwa, one of Gustafsson’s main training partners, joined host Kinch on BJ Penn Radio. During […]
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Jimi Manuwa promises knockout of Volkan Oezdemir in “risky” UFC 214 fight
Last weekend, Swiss light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir scored an abrupt, first round knockout win over the highly regarded Misha Cirkunov. With this win, Oezdemir earned himself a fight with the UFC’s third-ranked light heavyweight: British destroyer Jimi Manuwa. On Wednesday’s edition of BJ Penn Radio, Jimi Manuwa discussed this newly announced bout with Oezdemir. “It’s […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 35 // Jimi Manuwa
BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with another streamlined show for your MMA fix! 8:15PM ET- We kick things off with the number 3 ranked light-heavyweight and knockout artist, Jimi Manuwa. Jimi has been campaigning for a shot at the strap and while his recent performances certainly warrant a title fight, the “Poster […]
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BREAKING | Jimi Manuwa and Volkan Oezdemir collide at UFC 214
UFC 214, which is scheduled for July 29 in Anaheim, California, has grown by one massive light heavyweight showdown, as British bomber Jimi Manuwa will collide with slick Swiss striker Volkan Oezdemir in a bout that could well produce the next contender for the UFC light heavyweight crown. Manuwa and Oezdemir hold the number three and […]
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Daniel Cormier: I’d sleep “Gustafsson’s cheerleader” Jimi Manuwa
Last weekend, during the UFC’s latest trip to Stockholm, Sweden, British light heavyweight contender Jimi Manuwa was on site to support his training partner Alexander Gustafsson as he battled Glover Teixeira. When Gustafsson won this fight via fifth-round knockout, Manuwa was unsurprisingly supportive. Manuwa’s post-fight applause of Gustafsson generated a response from UFC light heavyweight […]
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After quick KO of Cirkunov, Volkan Oezdemir wants Jimi Manuwa
On Sunday afternoon, in the co-main event of the UFC’s latest trip to beautiful Stockholm, Sweden, surging Swiss light heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir scored an upset, knockout win over the highly regarded Misha Cirkunov – and he did it in just 28 seconds. With this win, Oezdemir solidified his status as one of the top light […]
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Dan Hardy: Jimi Manuwa’s KO of Corey Anderson was “the scariest thing I’ve ever seen.”
As the color commentator for most of the UFC’s trips to Europe, Dan Hardy has had a front row seat for some pretty incredible moments. One of those moments occurred in the main event of the UFC’s most recent trip to London, England, which went down earlier this year. In that main event, England’s own […]
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Jimi Manuwa on Daniel Cormier’s trash talk: He didn’t have a lot to say backstage face-to-face
Jimi Manuwa and Daniel Cormier have been building up a potential fight with each other with Manuwa climbing his way up to a title shot, currently sitting at #3 on the official UFC light heavyweight rankings. Cormier and Manuwa even agreed to fight during a heated twitter exchange. However, Manuwa said when it came down […]
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Jimi Manuwa hopes to be on Cormier-Jones card, will be ready to replace either man
When Jimi Manuwa knocked out Corey Anderson in their March light heavyweight showdown, he established himself as one of the top contenders at light heavyweight. In fact, were it not for the looming return of former champion Jon Jones, Manuwa could well be looking at a shot at reigning champ Daniel Cormier right now. Given […]
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“Untouchable” Jimi Manuwa Believes he can KO “Short, Fat Wrestler” Daniel Cormier
When Jimi Manuwa knocked out Corey Anderson in their March light heavyweight showdown, he established himself as one of the top contenders at light heavyweight. In fact, were it not for the looming return of former champion Jon Jones, Manuwa could well be looking at a shot at reigning champ Daniel Cormier right now. While […]
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Jimi Manuwa, David Haye and Dana White have spoken, Manuwa-Haye fight possible for late 2017
Shortly after his destruction of Corey Anderson, which occurred in mid-March, British UFC light heavyweight Jimi Manuwa made a surprise call for a boxing match with fellow Londoner David Haye. On Wednesday’s edition of BJ Penn Radio, Manuwa explained the reason for this callout. “I just think it would be a great fight,” Manuwa told […]
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BJPENN.COM Radio Ep. 30 // John Wayne Parr | Mike Perry | Jimi Manuwa
BJPENN.COM Radio is live at 8PM ET/5PM PT with three great guests! 8:15PM ET- Kicking off tonights show is the legendary John Wayne Parr. Just a few weeks removed from his blistering head-kick KO victory over Nando Calzetta at Bellator Kickboxing 5, we’ll be discussing the huge win in Italy and get his thoughts on […]
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Jimi Manuwa: Jon Jones “knows he needs a warm-up fight”
Under normal circumstances, Jimi Manuwa’s back-to-back knockouts of Ovince St. Preux and Corey Anderson probably would have earned him a shot at Daniel Cormier’s UFC light heavyweight title. With the return of former champion Jon Jones towering on the horizon, however, the contendership picture at light heavyweight is far from normal. Earlier this week, UFC President […]
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Daniel Cormier agrees to fight Jimi Manuwa during heated twitter beef
There’s a UFC light heavyweight title fight brewing between the champion, Daniel Cormier and Jimi Manuwa, the current #3 UFC ranked fighter at 205-pounds. Cormier and Manuwa went at it on Twitter on Monday in another battle of words. Manuwa: @dc_mma take the fight Daniel. @dc_mma take the fight Daniel. — JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) April […]
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Jimi Manuwa and Daniel Cormier trade shots on Twitter
This past weekend at UFC 210, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier picked up another impressive win as he defeated light heavyweight knockout artist Anthony Johnson in a highly anticipated showdown. Following his win over Johnson, Cormier turned to face top ranked light heavyweight Jimi Manuwa, who was in the crowd, and took shots at […]
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Jimi Manuwa has harsh words for Daniel Cormier after UFC 210 callout
This past weekend at UFC 210, UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier successfully defended his light heavyweight title for the second time as he submitted light heavyweight knockout artist Anthony Johnson in the second round. Following the fight, Cormier took some shots at the #4 ranked light heavyweight in the world, Jimi Manuwa, something that […]
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VIDEO | Daniel Cormier and Jimi Manuwa exchange trash talk after UFC 210 main event
https://youtu.be/CbzhfFmphtE Last night, in the main event of UFC 210, light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier scored a second-round submission win over Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, defending his crown as he did. In the moments after the fight, Rumble surprised by announcing his intention to retire from the sport of mixed martial arts. As Rumble made this […]
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Report: David Haye in discussion with UFC and Jimi Manuwa’s management about potential boxing match
Earlier this month, in the main event of the UFC’s latest trip to London, England, British light heavyweight Jimi Manuwa scored a crushing, one-punch knockout win over the game Corey Anderson. While this win set Manuwa up for bouts with the best light heavyweight mixed martial artists in the world, he also used the performance […]
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After being turned down by multiple fighters, Jimi Manuwa only interested in 4 opponents for next fight
Last weekend, in the main event of the UFC’s latest trip to London, England, the UK’s own Jimi Manuwa scored a crushing, first-round knockout of the game Corey Anderson. With this win, which followed a similarly impressive knockout of Ovince St. Preux, Manuwa reaffirmed his status as one of the best light heavyweights on earth, […]
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VIDEO | Jimi Manuwa challenges former boxing heavyweight champ
Jimi Manuwa challenges former boxing heavyweight champ David Haye to a fight inside the squared circle. Fresh off his sensational one punch knockout victory over Corey Anderson in last night’s UFC Fight Night 107 main event. Perennial light heavyweight contender Jimi Manuwa issued a challenge to former boxing heavyweight champion David Haye. “I want the […]
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Jimi Manuwa is not interested in a fight with Jon Jones right now
UFC light heavyweight contender Jimi Manuwa is not interested in booking a fight with former division kingpin Jon Jones, at least not yet. “The Poster Boy” scored another highlight reel knockout in the featured bout of last night’s UFC Fight Night 107 event in London sending his opponent Corey Anderson crashing to the canvas with […]
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Pros react to Jimi Manuwa’s one punch KO victory over Corey Anderson
Pros react to Jimi Manuwa’s one punch KO victory over Corey Anderson A key light heavyweight bout between perennial division contenders Jimi Manuwa and Corey Anderson served as the main event of today’s UFC Fight Night 107 event in London, England. After a bit of a feeling out process, “The Poster Boy” was able to […]
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UFC Fight Night 107 Results: Jimi Manuwa KO’s Corey Anderson (VIDEO)
UFC Fight Night 107 Results: Jimi Manuwa vs. Corey Anderson A light heavyweight scrap between Jimi Manuwa and Corey Anderson served as the main event of today’s UFC Fight Night 107 event in London, England. Round one begins and the fighters touch gloves. Manuwa takes the center of the octagon. Anderson is circling on the […]