Jimi Manuwa has announced his retirement from MMA following a knockout loss to light heavyweight up-and-comer Aleksandar Rakic in the co-main event of UFC Stockholm on Saturday.
A legend of the U.K. scene, “Posterboy” took to social media to make the announcement, highlighting that his all-action, fan-friendly style had taken it’s toll on his body over the years.
The post read:
“I came to London from Nigeria when I was 10 yrs old in 1990. I grew up in south London and had crazy teenage years filled with fights and life lessons.