Jimi Manuwa Bio: Wife, Career, Net Worth & Stats

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Jimi Manuwa is the legend of the Ultra Fighting Championship(UFC). He is a retired mixed martial artist who has engraved his name in the fighting history and rings.

Not everyone becomes able to amass success in such a short period. But Jimi is an extraordinary fighter who achieved recognition and fame from the moment he debuted in the MMA.

The retired martial artist hailed from a financially poor background. But, now, he is regarded as one of the highest-paid fighters until now.

Who would have thought that the boy being imprisoned in his teenhood, be such an idol of idols in the UFC championship?

Yes, Jimi had a challenging and troublesome childhood and teenage. But, he also got to know his capabilities at the same time.

Jimi Manuwa.
Jimi Manuwa.

To date, he is renowned as the five-time UCMMA Light Heavyweight championship. And no one has shattered his record of winning the title until now.

So, why not go through the article below to know his life in detail? But first, you might want to check the quick facts:

Quick Facts:

Full Name Babajimi Abiola Mnauwa
Nick Name Manti, Poster Boy
Age 44 Years Old
Height 6 feet (1.83m)
Weight 93 kg (205 lb)
Horoscope Aquarius
Date Of Birth 18th February 1980
Birth Place Sacramento, California, United States
Religion Unknown
Nationality English
Ethnicity Black
Hair Colour Black
Eye Colour Black
Skin Colour Black
Tattoos Yes
Marital Status Married
Wife Nina Quaranta
Kids Three daughters; Haven, Isabella, and Marni, and a son, Jaydon
Father’s Name Not Available 
Mother’s Name Not Available 
Siblings Not Available 
High School Not Available 
University Not Available 
Profession Martial Artist
Active from 2008-2019
Total Fights 23
No of the Matches won 17
Net Worth $1-$5 million
Salary $130,000 per fight
Social Media Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
Last Update March, 2024

Jimi Manuwa | Early Life, Family, and Education 

Jimi Manuwa was born Babajimi Abiola on 18th February 1980 in Sacramento, California, United States.

Being born in the United States, the mixed martial artist holds English nationality. And his zodiac sign is Aquarius.

The martial artist Jimi spent his childhood between California, Nigeria, and London. He lived in California till he reached three years old.

After that, the legend moved to Nigeria with his family. Similarly, at the age of ten, Jimi shifted to London.

Talking about his childhood was troublesome for him. Because Jimi used to get into fights at school.

As a result, he didn’t get to finish school. There was a time when his parents mistook him for being mentally ill.

Likewise, Jimi suffered a lot in his teenhood as well. Even he was indulged in burglaries, including stealing computers and several other illegal activities.

Not only this, but the former mixed martial artist has also spent his time in prison. In 2002, the police arrested him for the accusation of robbery. They released him after a year in 2003.

Education

Although the detail on which school Jimi attended is not revealed, it seems he went to the private schools in his hometown.

Similarly, Jimi never got to complete his studies because of his notorious childhood.

Family

Jimi was born to his British and Scottish unnamed father and mother. Being protective about his private life, he has not shared any information regarding his parents until now.

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Jimi Manuwa Fortune | Net Worth And Salary

The former martial artist has earned a hefty amount via his profession as a fighter. As of 2024,

“Jimi’s net worth is  ESTIMATED TO BE around $1 million to $5 million.”

Additionally, Jimi used to make a salary in a million figures. For instance, he was paid $130,000 for competing in UFC Stockholm.

The event organizer gave him $ 120,000 to show and $10,000 as a fight week incentive pay. The Swedish Athletic Commission published the salary sheet on June 1, 2019.

Also, at the time, Jimi was regarded to be the highest-paid fighter among others.

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Jimi Manuwa | Professional Career

Inspiration To Fight

Though the retired martial artist went through many struggles during his childhood and teenhood, he found his strength at the same time.

Jimi made his mind to make his career in fighting after he saw one of his friends earning massive money in fights.

Jimi Manuwa
Jimi Manuwa muscular build.

As a result, Jimi devoted himself to working hard as he got the instinct that his career lies in a specific field.

From 2007, he started training by dropping his seat and tears heavily. The legend was too determined to achieve his objective by the time he began getting trained by coaches.

Debut In UCMMA

During his training days, Jimi went through an injury. However, the incident led him to join MMA as a profession. Since then, he began involving with UCMMA promotion.

Being familiar with the fighting techniques, Jimi got to debut in 2008 in MMA. In the first fight, he battled against Tom King, and he won the title.

Similarly, according to Sherdog, the retired martial artist gained more fame after taking the title of UCMMA Light Heavyweight championship from Ryan Robinson in February 2009. It was his fourth fight in the promotion ring.

And the astonishing fact is that Jimi maintained his win and secured the championship belt for the next five fights. Also, no other fighters have been able to break his record until now.

Journey In UFC

For every fighter, it is their dream to fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s ring.

In the same way, Jimi also wanted to make his entry into UFC. But, his wish was to make his UFC debut massive.

As a result, the former mixed martial artist declined the UFC’s proposal at least two times. Jimi refused by saying that he was not ready for the big fight.

Jimi Manuwa
Jimi Manuwa at UFC

However, Jimi stepped into the UFC in July 2012. He showed that he was not an ordinary fighter in the first fight because he won against Kyle Kingsbury, just in two rounds via knockout.

The battle was held on 29 September 2012. After a year, in October 2013, Jimi again defeated his third opponent, Ryan Jimmo.

2014- 2017

2014 was the year when Jimi faced his first loss. In the fierce fight against Alexander Gustafsson in March 2014, he was defeated by Alexander.

However, they both received the Fight of the Night bonus for their intense fighting.

Likewise, the former martial artist was away from the ring for a whole year because he had to rest to become fully recovered from the injury.

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But, the legend of the fight returned to the UFC ring on 11th April 2015. He competed with Jan Blachowicz and won by an anonymous decision.

Though Jimi won his first fight after his long rest, he again lost against Anthony Johnson in September 2015 because he was facing some undisclosed injury.

Again, Jimi sat in a long gap, for he was facing an injury problem. But, he came back in October 2016 and fought against Ovince Preux.

That night, he won the fight and received his career’s first Performance of the Night bonus. Between 2016, Jimi was rumored to quit the ring for his good.

However, he proved wrong by fighting Corey Anderson on 18th March 2017. Also, the former martial artist astonished everyone by winning the fight in the first round.

Due to an injury, Jimi was not in the form like before since 2017. He also lost against Volka Oezdemir in the same year.

2018-Retirement

The former martial artist went through severe pain because of his torn hamstring, so he lost almost every fight from 2018 to June 2019.

For his better health, Jimi announced his retirement on 3rd June 2019.

Jimi Manuwa | MMA Record

Professional record  
23 matches 17 wins 6 losses
By knockout 15 5
By submission 1 0
By decision 1 1

Is Jimi Manuwa single? Personal Life, Wife, and Children

The martial artist, Jimi, is happily married to his wife, Nina Quaranta. The couple has been living their romantic life together for several years.

His wife, Nina, is an entrepreneur. She has her clothing line called StylesbyNinaq.

Children

Jimi and his better half-Nina, are blessed with four children; three daughters and a son. His daughters are Haven, Isabella, and Marni. And the son is named Jaydon.

However, he has not publicized his children’s date of birth until now.

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Social Media Presence:

Instagram: @pb1_

Twitter: @POSTERBOYJM

Facebook: @Jimi Manuwa

You can find Jimi Manuwa’s fight highlights video on Youtube.

Exciting Facts About Jimi Manuwa:

  1. Jimi Manuwa has attended 23 fights in total. And he has lost only six fights.
  2. His fighting style is Boxing, Muay Thai, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
  3. Jimi Manuwa has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
  4. Jimi was imprisoned in 2002 for being involved in the burglary. He was released after a year.

Some FAQs:

Where is Jimi Manuwa from?

Jimi Manuwa is from Sacramento, California, United States

What is Jimi Manuwa UFC record?

Jimi Manuwa has a professional UFC record of 6 wins, 6 losses, and 0 draws.

What division does Jimi Manuwa fight in?

Jimi Manuwa competes in the light heavyweight division.

When is Jimi Manuwa’s next fight?

Sadly there are no details on Jimi Manuwa’s next fight. 

How much is the net worth of Jimi Manuwa?

Jimi Manuwa has accumulated a net worth of $1 million to $5 million as of 2020.

How old is Jimi Mnauwa?

Jimi Manuwa is 44 years old as of 2024. 

When did Jimi Manuwa start MMA?

Jimi Manuwa was only 28 years old when he began fighting in MMA. After training in martial arts for two weeks, he debuted on MMA in 2008.

How tall is Jimi Manuwa?

Jimi Manuwa stands tall at a measuring height of  6 feet (1.83m), and he weighs about 93 kg (205 lb).

Is Jimi Manuwa retired?

Jimi Manuwa announced his retirement from UFC in June 2019 after he lost to Aleksandar Rakic via knockout in the first round, which was also his fourth UFC loss in a row. 

Will Jimi Manuwa return to the ring?/ Is Jimi Manuwa planning for a comeback?

By looking at Jimi Mnauwa and his tweets, it seems as if he is hinting at his comeback. As per the news circulated on different sites, Jimi Manuwa wants to return to the Octagon and fight against Luke Rockhold.

 

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