Jimi Manuwa the latest to retire from MMA

[MovinOn]

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will say goodbye to yet another power-punching light heavyweight in the form of Jimi Manuwa, as the brick-fisted Brit recently announced his retirement from mixed martial arts (MMA) by way of social media.

This probably doesn’t come a surprise to most combat esports fans, as Manuwa turned 39 back in February and is coming off four straight losses, three of them via knockout, and despite being ranked as high as No. 3 in the wold, “Poster Boy” recently dropped out of the Top 10.

“I’ve had a great martial arts career and the last four fights have been tough losses to take not only for myself but for my family who is always first,” Manuwa wrote on Instagram. “I’ve given out mostly knockouts and taken a few myself, that’s my fan loving style but it takes a toll on the body especially concussions, which are not visible to the eye.”

Jimi Manuwa retires from UFC following KO loss in Stockholm

 

[jimmy boogaloo]

fair play, he did well. i once told him i thought he would win the UFC title, in a kebab shop in Clapham after a show. he gave me a funny look.

also was at the weigh ins for his second fight I think it was. his BJJ coach at the time heard that he was to be nicknamed Poster Boy, and he said 'no way. can't happen. let me have a word with him!'

 

[homo fagit]

Will be missed. I don't think he was ever in a boring fight but with his style he absolutely should retire now. Do you guys remember the crazy hype he was coming to UFC in 2012?

 

[benjo0101]

I feel this is the best for his health. Unfortunately. Gus and Jimi in a week, dropping like flies

 

[member 1013]

Wish him the best

 

[BenAskrensStrikingcoach]

For the best, he hit his ceiling a few years ago, been getting the shit kicked out of him since. Can't keep taking KOs like that.

 

[Robbie Hart]

He was/is a beast
All the best to him and god forbid I get road rage if he cuts me off in traffic......I will get out of the car and immediately apologise but he’ll say “no, m8, you’re done......innit”
At which point I offer him money and he says “nope, you done fucked up chav”
I say “yes, I’m whatever you want me to be”

He is a legit badass and loved his “let’s throw down” style......good man and will be missed

 

[Haulport]

fair play, he did well. i once told him i thought he would win the UFC title, in a kebab shop in Clapham after a show. he gave me a funny look.

also was at the weigh ins for his second fight I think it was. his BJJ coach at the time heard that he was to be nicknamed Poster Boy, and he said 'no way. can't happen. let me have a word with him!'

He was looking at you funny because you had an obvious erection......

 

[benjo0101]

He was/is a beast
All the best to him and god forbid I get road rage if he cuts me off in traffic......I will get out of the car and immediately apologise but he’ll say “no, m8, you’re done......innit”
At which point I offer him money and he says “nope, you done fucked up chav”
I say “yes, I’m whatever you want me to be”

He is a legit badass and loved his “let’s throw down” style......good man and will be missed

And only 25 years younger than you, not bad...

 

[1031]

It's an intelligent, humble, and responsible decision. Hopefully more fighters will follow his lead if they're playing with similar cards.

 

[BenAskrensStrikingcoach]

He was/is a beast
All the best to him and god forbid I get road rage if he cuts me off in traffic......I will get out of the car and immediately apologise but he’ll say “no, m8, you’re done......innit”
At which point I offer him money and he says “nope, you done fucked up chav”
I say “yes, I’m whatever you want me to be”

He is a legit badass and loved his “let’s throw down” style......good man and will be missed

Interesting......





What drugs were you on when you posted this?

 

[BenAskrensStrikingcoach]

It's an intelligent, humble, and responsible decision. Hopefully more fighters will follow his lead if they're playing with similar cards.

Agree, but most fighters these days aren't playing the, "I'm a blacksplosive guy, I'm gonna trane UFC" card.

At 26 with no combat experience its pretty impressive he made it anywhere to be honest.

He was never great, amazing he was top 3 at LHW.....



LHW really is a shit show these days.

 

[1031]

Agree, but most fighters these days aren't playing the, "I'm a blacksplosive guy, I'm gonna trane UFC" card.

At 26 with no combat experience its pretty impressive he made it anywhere to be honest.

He was never great, amazing he was top 3 at LHW.....



LHW really is a shit show these days.

Did JJ basically scare everyone away from the division?

 

[BenAskrensStrikingcoach]

Did JJ basically scare everyone away from the division?

Haha maybe yeah, its cyclical though, we are in a bit of a trough at the moment, some good prospects on the way though.

 

[1031]

Haha maybe yeah, its cyclical though, we are in a bit of a trough at the moment, some good prospects on the way though.

Hopefully you're right on that last point.

 

[BenAskrensStrikingcoach]

Hopefully you're right on that last point.

Definitely, just Walker and Rakic spring to mind right now but there are a few coming at LHW.

 

[1031]

Definitely, just Walker and Rakic spring to mind right now but there are a few coming at LHW.

That undersized Polish dude who fights infrequently is coming along. Give him a couple more years...