Jimi Manuwa Out, Ovince St. Preux in Against ‘Shogun’ Rua at UFC Fight Night 56

With just days ahead of the fight, British striker Jimi Manuwa has withdrawn from his UFC Fight Night 56 main event bout with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Taking his place is Strikeforce alumnus Ovince St. Preux. The news was announced by UFC President Dana White on Twitter: Jimmy Manuwa broke his foot for his Nov 8th […]

With just days ahead of the fight, British striker Jimi Manuwa has withdrawn from his UFC Fight Night 56 main event bout with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. Taking his place is Strikeforce alumnus Ovince St. Preux. The news was announced by UFC President Dana White on Twitter: Jimmy Manuwa broke his foot for his Nov 8th […]

UFC Fight Night 56: Shogun Rua Focused on Jimi Manuwa, No Thoughts of Retiring

Few fighters in the history of mixed martial arts can match resumes with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. The MMA legend has won both Pride and UFC titles over the course of his storied career and traded leather with a collection of top-ranked talents and icons of the sport along the way. During the height of his […]

Few fighters in the history of mixed martial arts can match resumes with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. The MMA legend has won both Pride and UFC titles over the course of his storied career and traded leather with a collection of top-ranked talents and icons of the sport along the way. During the height of his […]

Shogun Rua vs. Jimi Manuwa Targeted for UFC Fight Night 56 in Brazil

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Jimi Manuwa is being eyed for UFC Fight Night 56 in Brazil. Ariel Helwani reported that the UFC is looking to make the light heavyweight contest on UFC Tonight. The potential matchup would put the No. 9- and No. 11-ranked contenders against one another in the evening’s main event. Rua is […]

Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Jimi Manuwa is being eyed for UFC Fight Night 56 in Brazil. Ariel Helwani reported that the UFC is looking to make the light heavyweight contest on UFC Tonight. The potential matchup would put the No. 9- and No. 11-ranked contenders against one another in the evening’s main event. Rua is […]

UFC Fight Night 37 Medical Suspensions: Jimi Manuwa Handed 180-Day Suspension

Jimi Manuwa will have some time to reflect on the loss to Alexander Gustafsson after the medical suspensions for UFC Fight Night 37 were handed out. Manuwa, Michael Johnson, Brad Pickett, Brad Scott and Gunnar Nelson are all among those who were handed the longest suspensions. The UFC released the information, as they were acting […]

Jimi Manuwa will have some time to reflect on the loss to Alexander Gustafsson after the medical suspensions for UFC Fight Night 37 were handed out. Manuwa, Michael Johnson, Brad Pickett, Brad Scott and Gunnar Nelson are all among those who were handed the longest suspensions. The UFC released the information, as they were acting […]

UFC Fight Night 37 Results: 3 Fights for Jimi Manuwa to Take Next

UFC Fight Night 37 marked the return of the company to the United Kingdom, as the Octagon touched down in London. The card was headlined by British striker Jimi Manuwa and Swedish superstar Alexander Gustafsson. The fight went into the second round, as Gustafsson controlled much of the action. Then, midway through the second, he […]

UFC Fight Night 37 marked the return of the company to the United Kingdom, as the Octagon touched down in London. The card was headlined by British striker Jimi Manuwa and Swedish superstar Alexander Gustafsson. The fight went into the second round, as Gustafsson controlled much of the action. Then, midway through the second, he […]

Alexander Gustafsson vs. Jimi Manuwa: Twitter Reacts to Main Event

Alexander Gustafsson has earned his second shot at the UFC light heavyweight championship with his second-round TKO victory over Jimi Manuwa. He took Manuwa down in the first round and immediately started looking for a submission, but the Brit showcased solid defensive grappling. It was a clear round for Gustafsson, but Manuwa showed he can […]

Alexander Gustafsson has earned his second shot at the UFC light heavyweight championship with his second-round TKO victory over Jimi Manuwa. He took Manuwa down in the first round and immediately started looking for a submission, but the Brit showcased solid defensive grappling. It was a clear round for Gustafsson, but Manuwa showed he can […]