Jimi Manuwa’s 2014 visit to London, England’s The O2 Arena didn’t go as planned. But three years later, he prevailed.
Manuwa headlined UFC London against rising light heavyweight contender Corey Anderson on Saturday afternoon and it didn’t take him long to get his hand raised. Early on, Anderson attempted to get his foe down to the mat, where he’s best, multiple times, but was unsuccessful in all attempts. Manuwa had a major striking and power advantage going in, and that showed. Manuwa landed a left hook that shut “Overtime’s” lights out, scoring a spectacular walk-off knockout in the first round.