UFC London: Jimi Manuwa to face Poland’s Jan Blachowicz
JIMI MANUWA has finally got himself a fight.
Jimi Manuwa returns to the Octagon in March
Manuwa has been looking to get back inside the Octagon ever since his UFC 214 loss to Volkan Oezdemir, a defeat which saw him miss out on the opportunity to fight for the light-heavyweight title.
And the 37-year-old, who is the currently the no.4-ranked light-heavyweight on the planet, has finally got his wish.
The former UCMMA light-heavyweight champion will take on Poland’s Jan Blachowicz at UFC Fight Night 127, which takes place at The O2 Arena in London on March 17.
The bout will be a rematch of the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 64, which Manuwa won via unanimous decision.
Manuwa is determined to register more emphatic victory of Blachowicz this time around, saying: “He won’t make it to the last bell.
“He’s the only fighter I’ve gone to a decision in my career and I aim to rectify that on March 17th. I will knock him out.
“I respect him as he is willing to fight anyone and he’s definitely improved since we last met, but I’ve got significantly better and we will see this in the Octagon.
Jimi Manuwa highlights
Express Sport understands that Manuwa vs. Blachowicz 2 won’t serve as UFC Fight Night 127’s main event
“I’ll be patient and strike when he makes mistakes.”
Express Sport understands that Manuwa vs. Blachowicz 2 won’t serve as UFC Fight Night 127’s main event.
Manuwa headlined the UFC’s last visit to the capital in March 2016 and is honoured to do so again.
Jimi Manuwa will rematch Jan Blachowicz at UFC London
“It’s always a great feeling performing in front of my London crowd," he added.
"Last year was a great night at The O2 with a great knockout and that’s what’s going down again on March 17th.
“The London fans can expect another knockout. Blachowicz is in trouble
Tickets to UFC FIGHT NIGHT® LONDON go on general sale on Friday, February 2 at 10 a.m. GMT via AXS and Ticketmaster.
Jimi Manuwa celebrates his win over Corey Anderson
UFC Fight Night 127 card so far
Jimi Manuwa vs. Jan Blachowicz (light-heavyweight bout)
Leon Edwards vs. Peter Sobotta (welterweight bout)
Mark Godbeer vs. Dmitry Poberezhets (heavyweight bout)
Paul Craig vs. Magomed Ankalaev (light-heavyweight bout)