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11.05.2013 | 4:32 PM ET
Whoa. RT @UFC_UK: IT'S OFFICIAL!! Jimi Manuwa will meet Alexander Gustafsson at #UFCLondon on March 8th next year! pic.twitter.com/7CgcahAY0e
"“All of a sudden, he was shooting for a takedown, and I’m like, ‘Oh, you’re a wrestler now? Remember, I’m the black belt in jiu-jitsu. And you’re shooting on me now? This is a wrap." - Nate Diaz"
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11.05.2013 | 4:34 PM ET
"If I have a goal, then it is to escape from this literalism. I'll never achieve it; in the same way that I'll never manage to describe what really dwells within my character, although I keep on trying."
11.05.2013 | 4:40 PM ET
So much for getting Manuwa out of England.......
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11.05.2013 | 4:44 PM ET
"If I have a goal, then it is to escape from this literalism. I'll never achieve it; in the same way that I'll never manage to describe what really dwells within my character, although I keep on trying."
11.05.2013 | 4:48 PM ET
"When a game cannot be won, change the game."
11.05.2013 | 4:54 PM ET
"3HUNNA"
11.05.2013 | 4:54 PM ET
"If I have a goal, then it is to escape from this literalism. I'll never achieve it; in the same way that I'll never manage to describe what really dwells within my character, although I keep on trying."
11.05.2013 | 5:06 PM ET
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11.05.2013 | 5:10 PM ET
If Manuwa wins against Gustafson i say make Jones vs Manuwa and see who puts a stop to whose streak.
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11.05.2013 | 5:12 PM ET
Gustafsson's got too much sex appeal, Manuwa no can defend.
"If I have a goal, then it is to escape from this literalism. I'll never achieve it; in the same way that I'll never manage to describe what really dwells within my character, although I keep on trying."
11.05.2013 | 5:19 PM ET
But, seriously, Gus should take this pretty easy via wrestling like he did to Shogun ... if he stands with Jimi he can still win but he'll keep Jimi's chances for that one lights-out punch ... why risk another title shot when you're so much better than the other guy in the other aspects of the game.
Kingsbu exposed Manuwa's weaknesses, which happen to be things Gus is good at. Bad TDD (Gus has improved his wrestling tenfold, a-la Michael Bisping and turned it into a real weapon), questionable gas tank (Gus can go for days) and can't get up once put there (again, rolling with Mr. Wonderful will make Jimi's feeble attempts to get back up child's play).
Gus should take this easily if he doesn't underestimate Jimi's KO power and try to match him punch for punch (where I still think he'd win, but I don't think it's as clear cut).
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11.05.2013 | 7:14 PM ET
Just kidding, Gus shouldn't have too much of a problem here, I think we'll see him exploit the hole in Manuwa's grappling game.
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11.05.2013 | 7:15 PM ET
"If I have a goal, then it is to escape from this literalism. I'll never achieve it; in the same way that I'll never manage to describe what really dwells within my character, although I keep on trying."
11.05.2013 | 7:25 PM ET
11.05.2013 | 7:40 PM ET
Don't get me wrong, Gus is a great style match up that causes problems for Jon Jones but this is still the same striker who had that lackluster performance against Shogun Gimpy.
"الله أكبرl"
11.05.2013 | 7:42 PM ET
damn dude what stuff are you smoking ? i gotta get some of that .
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11.05.2013 | 7:58 PM ET
11.05.2013 | 8:17 PM ET
Manuwa's key to success is using his power to clip Gustafsson in the inside, preferably while Gustafsson throws some of those uppercuts to the body he seems to be obsessed with. Manuwa's sheer power can let him KO Gustafsson cleanly but it will be difficult because of Gus's constant movement and speed.
I mean, I still have Gustafsson winning because Manuwa is an aggressive fighter and Gustafsson is excellent when he's being pursued but Manuwa definitely has some windows to victory here.
"الله أكبرl"
11.05.2013 | 8:24 PM ET
"3HUNNA"