Jan Blachowicz vs Jimi Manuwa — Fight recap

Jan Blachowicz defeated Jimi Manuwa by unanimous decision over three rounds at UFC Fight Night 128 on March 17, 2018. Blachowicz controlled the striking exchanges, landing 97 of 191 significant strikes (50% accuracy) compared to Manuwa's 37 of 110 (33%), while also securing one knockdown.

The Polish light heavyweight landed 81 head strikes and demonstrated superior volume throughout, accumulating 2:52 of control time versus Manuwa's negligible 0:02. Manuwa struggled to establish his usual aggressive pace, failing to convert either of his two takedown attempts and unable to dictate the fight's tempo on the feet.

Blachowicz's measured, technical approach—mixing volume striking with selective wrestling—proved decisive across all three rounds. The victory positioned Blachowicz as a legitimate contender in the light heavyweight division's upper ranks.