Jimi Manuwa Announces Retirement from Mixed Martial Arts
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Jimi Manuwa suffered his fourth loss in a row at UFC Fight Night 153 on June 1 as surging prospect Aleksandar Rakic knocked him out in the opening period with a brutal head kick.
Now, after spending a few days to consider his options, the
Englishman announced his retirement from mixed martial arts in an
Instagram post.
“I’ve had a great martial arts career and the last 4 fights have been tough losses to take not only for myself but for my family who is always first,” part of the statement read. “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.”
Manuwa finished his Ultimate Fighting Championship tenure with four “Performance of the Night” or “Fight of the Night” bonuses, and ended his MMA career with a 17-6 record.
“But it’s time to leave this chapter and on to the next one because there’s a life after fighting and I feel it’s my obligation to give more to combat sports which I love dearly outside of fighting,” he concluded. “Thank you Dana White and the UFC for letting me showcase my skills and thank you to all my coaches and training partners who have helped and taught me along the way, much love to the fans and last but not least much love to my dear family who together we made this dream a reality.”
Jimi Manuwa suffered his fourth loss in a row at UFC Fight Night 153 on June 1 as surging prospect Aleksandar Rakic knocked him out in the opening period with a brutal head kick.
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“I’ve had a great martial arts career and the last 4 fights have been tough losses to take not only for myself but for my family who is always first,” part of the statement read. “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.”
Manuwa finished his Ultimate Fighting Championship tenure with four “Performance of the Night” or “Fight of the Night” bonuses, and ended his MMA career with a 17-6 record.
“But it’s time to leave this chapter and on to the next one because there’s a life after fighting and I feel it’s my obligation to give more to combat sports which I love dearly outside of fighting,” he concluded. “Thank you Dana White and the UFC for letting me showcase my skills and thank you to all my coaches and training partners who have helped and taught me along the way, much love to the fans and last but not least much love to my dear family who together we made this dream a reality.”
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