Jimi Manuwa vs. Cyrille Diabate - UFC on Fuel TV 7

[Nathan_Court]

Sources close to the situation have stated that Manuwa will take on Diabate in February. Could be a cracking one this!

http://www.thefightlounge.co.uk/news...-on-fuel-tv-7/

[RKing85]

Was hoping for a bit bigger of a step up for Jimi.

He should take that one fairly easily.

[Grizzly.]

I hope Manuwa is focused because against Kyle he got sloppy and allowed himself to be taken down during moments where he looked like he didn't care.

[The Gimp]

Cyrille will batter him in the stand up so I hope his wrestling has improved. And cardio.

[Gi-boy]

Was hoping for a bit bigger of a step up for Jimi.

He should take that one fairly easily.

I think it's a good match. Manuwa won't walk through diabate, his stand up is solid. Who do you think he should fight? Manuwa is 1-0 in the UFC the fight makes sense.

[R.T.G.W]

I think jimi will take this one it won't be easy but will make for a good fight both guys have good stand up but I think jimi will be much stronger then him

[Jonny Ninja]

Diabate has better stand up but jimi has more power in his hands. I'm surprised that anyone would think this is an easy fight. I think this has the makings of being an absolute fckin battle. Great matchup IMO, think this is pretty close to a 50/50 fight

[DOORMANMATT]

I see Jimi being exposed by a better striker.

[ON TOP PROMOTIONS-MMA]

Those saying it is an easy fight can't be further from the truth. Cyrille is a very technical striker and won't be there to hit, likewise he will get through and hit Jimi. I think Cyrille will look to take it to the floor and lock on another Sub (RNC). I put ££ on him last time to win by Sub and he gladly came up with the goods. It is a similar fight for him (Diabate) as Chad Griggs (82% KO win ratio) and he knew he could Sub him, I expect him to try the same to Jimi (92% KO ratio).

I am torn on this one as I have met Cyrille quite a few times and he is a sound guy but also want to see the Brit prevail so I guess I am on the fence and hope for a good fight.

[Sledge]

Diabate has better stand up but jimi has more power in his hands. I'm surprised that anyone would think this is an easy fight. I think this has the makings of being an absolute fckin battle. Great matchup IMO, think this is pretty close to a 50/50 fight

Those saying it is an easy fight can't be further from the truth. Cyrille is a very technical striker and won't be there to hit, likewise he will get through and hit Jimi. I think Cyrille will look to take it to the floor and lock on another Sub (RNC). I put ££ on him last time to win by Sub and he gladly came up with the goods. It is a similar fight for him (Diabate) as Chad Griggs (82% KO win ratio) and he knew he could Sub him, I expect him to try the same to Jimi (92% KO ratio).

I am torn on this one as I have met Cyrille quite a few times and he is a sound guy but also want to see the Brit prevail so I guess I am on the fence and hope for a good fight.

Both good posts. I want to see a stand up war and even though I like Cyrille I want to see Jimi win.