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Jimi Manuwa announces retirement: ‘It’s time to leave this chapter’

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.