Gallery Photos: Jimi Manuwa through the years Jimi Manuwa is calling it a career. Manuwa, 39, announced Tuesday on Instagram that he is retiring from mixed martial arts. The decision comes three days after Manuwa (17-6 MMA, 6-6 UFC) suffered a brutal head-kick knockout loss to Aleksandar Rakic at UFC on ESPN+ 11. In his statement, Manuwa expressed concern for his well being and the toll it’s has taken on his family as he’s endured a four-fight losing streak that included three knockouts. “I’ve had a great martial arts career, and the last (four) fights have been tough losses to take not only for myself but for my family, who is always first,” Manuwa said . “I’ve given out mostly knockouts and taken a few myself; that’s my fan-loving style, but it takes a toll on the body, especially concussions, which are not visible to the eye.” Related Buy UFC 238 on PPV and get 1 year of ESPN+ for only $79.99 (advertisement) UFC 238: How to watch Cejudo vs
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Jimi Manuwa announces retirement days after UFC Stockholm knockout loss – MMA Junkie