Jan Blachowicz vs Jimi Manuwa — Fight recap

Jimi Manuwa defeated Jan Blachowicz via unanimous decision after three rounds on April 11, 2015. Despite landing 44 significant strikes to Manuwa's 43, Blachowicz struggled with accuracy, connecting on just 41 percent of his striking attempts compared to Manuwa's 50 percent.

The decisive factor came down to cage control: Manuwa dominated positional time with 5:43 of control versus Blachowicz's 29 seconds, while both fighters failed to secure takedowns. Blachowicz's leg strike volume (2 of 3) showed some tactical variety, but Manuwa's superior output on the feet and control of the fight's tempo proved more convincing to the judges.

The victory solidified Manuwa's standing in the light heavyweight division and positioned him as a rising contender in a competitive 205-pound landscape.