Jimi Manuwa fought Jan Blachowicz at UFC Krakow with three torn ligaments in his knee

[La Paix]

http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/1...e-ligaments-in-his-knee-before-ufc-krakow-win

In retrospect, it's a miracle Jimi Manuwa even made it to the cage.

Manuwa captured a hard-fought decision over Polish light heavyweightJan Blachowicz in UFC Fight Night 64's co-main event. The fight was a grueling and occasionally listless affair, but afterward Manuwa revealed at Saturday's post-fight press conference that a nasty knee injury he suffered during training camp nearly sunk the bout before it could ever begin.

"I almost didn't make it to the fight," Manuwa said. "I only got cleared, like, literally last week to fight.

"I had a bad knee injury. I tore my meniscus, and MCL and ACL as well. They told me I shouldn't fight, and I said no, I've got to fight. I can't pull out of the fight. So you know, it was a big decision for me and the team, but we had to go through with it..."

 

[Wild]

Warrior

 

[Deleted member 1]

What does this mean for his career?
He's a big guy and has the usual early flurry. But does he go anywhere longterm?

 

[La Paix]

What does this mean for his career?
He's a big guy and has the usual early flurry. But does he go anywhere longterm?

Jimi has fallen into gatekeeper status IMO. He has some great tools but right now at LHW if you're not DC, Gus, AJ or Jones you have a revolving door of guys trying to break into the top 5 and make a statement.

 

[Bluesville]

I like Manuwa but I'm not sure I've learnt anything about him from his UFC fights.

 

[Robbie Hart]

Probably dumb question but is this type of injury reported prior to fight and therefore betting line should be off? Would want to know this if I'm betting on him (don't bet on fights, but still)