Jimi, the grandson of Sir Samuel Manuwa (first neuro surgeon in Africa) was born in the U.S but came home to Nigeria when he was about a year old and then moved to England with his parents at when he was 10. His family lived in Lagos and he attended Corona School in Apapa.
Jimi is ranked #11 in the official UFC light heavyweight rankings. He's been cage fighting since 2003 and has won all his fights
After being away for 24 years, Jimi returned home to Nigeria this past Sunday June 29th. Continue..
Jimi, who now trains youngsters in the sport, which demands participants practice mixed martial arts and battle it out in the ring, said:
"People might think it's violent but it's a sport, like boxing. You get to release energy and take your frustration out and it takes a lot of discipline. I think kids will be able to relate to me as I've come from the same place they have. When I speak to them they listen."
Jimi is in Nigeria to check out the MMA scene with a view to checking out the possibility of setting up a replica of his reputable MMA gym in London - Lionspride MMA.
Jimi, who says he
has a passion for his sport and his people, will be treating mixed
martial arts practitioners and any others interested in learning more
about MMA and what it takes to be successful in the field at a program
hosted by The Tarmac in conjunction with the Young Friend Karate Club in
Ayobo.
He will be teaching various MMA skills and techniques ranging
from Brazilian Jiujitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wrestling, to Karate, etc.,
Just as he does as a respected motivational speaker at high schools in
England, Jimi will also be giving tips on important keys for success.
Tarmac
is located at 35 Olayemi Road, Olayemi Ayobo. Participation is free
but there are limited spaces available. Interested persons must register
on Young Friend International's FB page if they'd like to book a place
or text their name to 0818 394 1294.
85 comments:
I love his lips, cute guy.
Handsome dude,see body.
#skaler#
Ok good for him
UFC? Hmm, I do not jealousy you oh. The most brutal fight championship ever. Good luck to you though
#God answers all prayers#
Happy moments - Praise God, Difficult moments-Seek God,
Quiet moments -Worship God, Painful moments-Trust God,
Every moment - Thank God.
Wow!!! We seem to have a lot of nigerians outside the shores of the country, doing well.
Wow!!! We seem to have a lot of nigerians outside the shores of the country, doing well.
Kissable lips
Welcome home!
thank GOD he is from nigeria
thank GOD he is from nigeria
thank all
Cute
NAWA OOOOOOOO
chai, fine boy. made me fall in love over and over again!! but this profession of his, mba
Good development...Kashman_002@yahoo.com
Handsome dude.keep d flag flying@loly.fash@yahoo.com
handsome dude@loly.fash@yahoo.com
Nigerians world over doing great things.here is my email,cooldavoe@yahoo.com
This his body tho, kinda scary Lol..but he' s a cute man..Btw its always good to follow your passion#Nice
Choi! Dis one na one blow 80 akpus....fine. Guy though...
Nigerians doing great things,Linda here is my email,cooldavoe@yahoo.com
it's all good...
na wa for waec oooo..make the guy help me na...i need help ooo
nice looking guy.... nice job!
He's hot sha
I comment my reserve lol
At least we know there is a sport a Nigerian can be successful at.
Good one #bright bravo#
Good one #bright bravo#
Omo, the guy resemble TERMINATOR o. This is a killer machine, i just pity the mad person that will dream of pissing him off.
Much respect bros
Lindaaaaaaaaaah, the daughter of Mr Ikeji. You surely got an eye for hot bod. Wonder if ur type of man is on diz earth or still raining in heaven
kudos to him......
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biko which hotel hin de lodge? i wan help check weather mosquitoes de the place?
Linda has finally introducnkoya her bobo. We dey watch you, madam. By the way, who win your money???
NWUNYE EMI
Cute dude!
Linda, how could you miss out the very vital information on his "market availability" or otherwise? Some ladies will start trooping to the gym to learn "romancial arts" only to have their hopes dashed to pieces...lol
His royal hawtness
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Nyc. Respect to his lineage, came from a line of dedicated and disciplined people; 1st Neurosurgeon in Africa. Now dts a feat!
a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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I hate his profession though....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***
Omo dis guy cute oo
The manuwa's are very good looking hence am not surprised....#SeunLondon
Hmmm..
Nd am suppose 2 allow ma kid 2 dis bcos of wetin biko?? Bt d guy cute...
Biko Linda is he single, Because i am single and ready to Mingle. *Clears throat*
Cute guy.
We also have Henry "THE HERCULES" Fadipe who is EFC Afrca middle Weight Champion
He looks more like a model, the ladies man!
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Congrats
ngobest741@yahoo.com
U wan try tht body ni??? wickard
C.E.O
nooooootttteeeeeed
Oh ma God! Look @ dat bodi,lips,nipplez nd eyez...... I cn kill Boko haram fr ds boi..... *come sweat on me papi*
~@iamJbankz Olamide's PA~
Ewooooo c body. His royal hawtness no b small tyn. His profession is scary tho.
Oh ma God! Blood of ma village king! Ds boi is sexy..... Look @ dose chewable nipples,eyes,hot bodi nd kissable lipz.....*come sweat on me papi* linda r u sure ds guy is frm naija?coz our naija boiz 2 get hard nd wicked face...... Suffer head don mak al of dem resembl apez......
~@iamJbankz Olamide's PA~
Oh my God...this guy is cute! am inlove wt him now.Linda hope he's nt married yet o??giftedchi@gmail.com
Oh ma God! Blood of ma village king! Ds boi is sexy..... Look @ dose chewable nipples,eyes,hot bodi nd kissable lipz.....*come sweat on me papi* linda r u sure ds guy is frm naija?coz our naija boiz 2 get hard nd wicked face...... Suffer head don mak al of dem resembl apez......
~@iamJbankz Olamide's PA~
linda itz my first time commenting on ur blog. Tho i've bin a liber. for a long time. Pls post my comment o. Anyway am thinkiing you should start a match making blog. it would def. sell. Am single and wouldn't mind being match-made. Am MISS E.
this are the kindda people nigeria needs to uplift the Name of the country..everybody cant do music
OMG, see body, this guy is super hot
welcome home brother...good to know he has big plans for Naija kids....but Linda, Pls get your facts right,I follow MMA a lot and Jimi lost his last UFC fight via second round knock out to Alexander Gufstasson ....and yeah...make no mistakes with his good looks and nice body...this boy will kick your ass if you go messing around with him...
Gudluck bro. Pretex4luv@yahoo.com
Wow, nice.. at list we got some Nigerians making us proud globally other than the super eagles and mostly the heartless boko haram...
check out more here
#akusonhenry
He is so handsome
hot hot
so lucky for her
so lucky
so lucky
May God help Linda find this husband she has been looking for
Oh definitely...
oga kick boxer if u dey read Linda ikeji blog abeg here is a candid advise boris kodjoe no fine pass u kindly quit this brain bashing sport and go into the movies u will do well if not na brain damage viz a viz Parkinson syndrome na him u go end up with
Ok seen.
Great guy doing great things. Linda hv got a new crush in him.
LINDAAAAA, LINDAAAAAA, LINDAAAAAAA, HW MANY TYMS I CALL YOU. PLS LOOK FOR THIS MAN AND MAKE HIM MARRY YOU.
Stop lying Linda, I'm a poster boy fan and as much as it pains to say, he lost his last fight
Hot hot. damie012@yahoo.com
Fine Dude....Sholly_boy5721@yahoo.com
Those stupid Britons will not link such events to 9ja o, but when bribery or murder is involved, they will not let us hear word. #YEYEPEOPLE
well done
BORN TO SHINE!!!!
Hi linda am a first time writer.. Maybe not avnt seen d first I sent... But pls always look out for me when posting kk... Love ya ... By the way I recommend dis guy for you.. He is HAWT
Grandpa must be rolling over in the grave at all those tattoos
Yup. I watched the fight live on the 8th of March 2014 at the 02 centre London. That's his 1st career loss though. Other than that. He is killer!!!
OMG,dudezonpoin....
i bet linda z crushing him already, u can keep him o, lemme admire from a distance cos if dis kind guy vex ground go shake o.
Linda, Please get your facts straight. Jimi has 14 MMA victories and 1 Loss and also 3 UFC Victories and 1 Loss. He lost to Alexander Gustafsson on the 9th of March at the UFC Fight Night 37 held at the London o2 Arena.
That's not taking anything away from his ability though. He is a good fighter.
He is now the number two contender. Watch out for the Poster boy and no he is not single. He has a partner and is a responsible and dedicated father of four.
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