Jimi Manuwa

Jimi Manuwa vs. Aleksandar Rakic

Round 1
It’s now time for the co-main event, a light heavyweight bout between Aleksandar Rakic and Jimi Manuwa. Kevin Sataki is the referee. They touch gloves. Rakic with a low kick and Manuwa just misses landing a huge left hook.
Rakic lands a right uppercut and follows it up with a brutal left high kick that absolutely destroys Manuwa, who falls down on the mat completely knocked out cold
. Amazing KO win for Rakic, who looks like a real contender at 205lbs. Amazing win by Rakic tonight in Sweden.

The Official Result
Aleksandar Rakic def. Jimi Manuwa via KO (Head Kick) R1, 0:42

Jan Blachowicz vs. Jimi Manuwa

Round 1
Manuwa presses the action in the opening minute, closing the gap on Blachowicz and backing the Polish big man up against the fence with probing punches. Blachowicz is biting on feints from Manuwa, and seems to be letting the "Poster Boy" play his game here in the first few minutes. Manuwa blasts Blachowicz's midsection with a kick; Blachowicz tries to do the same, but Manuwa slides out of range. Halfway through the round, Blachowicz turns the tides with an uppercut-right hand, and a barrage of follow-up punches. Manuwa hits the deck on his knees, Blachowicz tries to take the back but Manuwa powers back to his feet. Manuwa seems to have recovered quickly, but his nose is flowing with bloody after Blachowicz's thunderous combination. Blachowicz blitzes Manuwa and tries to take the back standing, but the Englishman turns his own back to the fence to prevent it. Blachowicz leans on Manuwa for a few seconds, but Manuwa breaks loose in the final 30 seconds. Manuwa tries to corner Blachowicz at the fence and throw punches, but it's Blachowicz landing the better shots with his counters.

Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Blachowicz
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Blachowicz
Josh Stillman scores the round 10-9 Blachowicz

Round 2
Manuwa waves his hands for Blachowicz to come forward and engage in a striking exchange early in round two. Blachowicz wants to stay on the outside, however, and snap off jabs in the Englishman's face. Blachowicz eats a hard shot, changes levels and scores a takedown, but Manuwa elevates the Pole and springs back to his feet within seconds. Manuwa is closing in on Blachowicz at the fence once again, and Blachowicz is waiting to sting the "Poster Boy" with another heavy counter combination. Blachowicz tags Manuwa with a left hook-uppercut, then changes levels as Manuwa comes forward to respond. Blachowicz traps Manuwa on the fence with an underhook, but Manuwa breaks loose and finds a home for a left hook. Blachowicz clinches up and puts Manuwa back on the fence, now with 90 seconds left in round two. Manuwa breaks loose and snaps back Blachowicz's head with a stiff double-jab. Manuwa sticks another hard jab, then swings a right high kick that doesn't quite catch Blachowicz cleanly.

Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Manuwa
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Manuwa
Josh Stillman scores the round 10-9 Blachowicz

Round 3
Manuwa marches forward on Blachowicz, who's waiting with his left-hook counter once again. This time, Manuwa lands a left, too, and the 205ers are swinging for the fences momentarily. Manuwa continues to be the man pressing the action, constantly moving forward and walking Blachowicz around the edge of the cage. Blachowicz touches Manuwa with a jab, a straight left, then takes a kick to the body in return. Blachowicz doubles up on his jab, then sidesteps to avoid Manuwa's counter. Blachowicz thumps Manuwa with a jab-cross as the Polish fighter continues to take control of the final frame with just under two minutes left to fight. Manuwa keeps pressing forward, but now he's walking into jabs and uppercuts, blood streaming down his face and chest. Blachowicz backs up the Londoner with a body kick, follows with a left hook. Thirty seconds left now, and Blachowicz may have just sealed the deal with a powerful double-leg takedown in the center of the cage. Manuwa looks exhausted, not even trying to get back to his feet as the final moments of the fight tick away.

Sherdog Scores
Tristen Critchfield scores the round 10-9 Blachowicz (29-28 Blachowicz)
Chris Nelson scores the round 10-9 Blachowicz (29-28 Blachowicz)
Josh Stillman scores the round 10-9 Blachowicz (30-27 Blachowicz)

The Official Result
Jan Blachowicz def. Jimi Manuwa via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) R3 5:00