When I started fighting I've always thought about being a UFC champion. — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
At school, I was a lot more advanced compared to the other kids but I didn't like authority and was kicked out… — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
I'm not one to call people out, if you look at my history in the fighting game, I've never called anyone out. — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
Fighting isn't an ordinary career, so you have to allow your body time to recover in between training sessions. — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
It's always great fighting in front of familiar faces and not having to travel and deal with jet-lag and all of that… — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
I'm not bothered about where I'm ranked in the world. I'm just worried about fighting the best people in the world and… — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
And I took to fighting very well. I'm a fast learner, and I needed to learn quickly. I knew this was what… — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
One little mistake at the highest level costs you a fight, which I've learned. — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
We used to go to the fairground, and there's that punchable thing that measures your power. It was from one of those that I… — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
On fight day, I usually have peanut butter and porridge in the morning; bananas and a nice fruit salad. Then, as the day goes… — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
But when you're cheating against your fellow athletes, that's something I can't forgive. — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
Yeah, like '300,' I've probably watched it 300 times. It's one of my favourite films. I've just finished watching 'Spartacus,' another great series. I… — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
I think everyone knows that I keep myself to myself and I don't get involved in trash talk or anything else. — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
I had lots of fun; I was in the boy scouts, I went camping. I just used to mess around like a normal kid. — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter to me who the opponent is, I'll be ready in all areas. — Jimi Manuwa Copy Share Image
