Manoel Manumito didn't feel the pressure of his debut and arrived in the UFC with a bang. Last Saturday (14), in Las Vegas (USA), the Brazilian put on a war with Bolaji Oki and showed all his power, knocking him out in the third round. The athlete's performance was so outstanding that it earned him one of the performance bonuses. Excited by the triumph, the Ceará native already has a defined target for his next fight in the company.
With a 'hunger for a fight', Manumito expressed interest in facing Drew Dober , who is coming off an impressive victory over Michael Johnson , and was respectful in his approach. It's worth highlighting that the American is simply the greatest knockout artist in UFC lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) history, having knocked out 11 opponents. Recognizing the veteran's quality and possessing an aggressive style himself, the Brazilian believes a potential confrontation between them has all the makings of a memorable event.
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“The future will be bright, God willing. I had a name I was going to ask for, but he fought last weekend. It was Dober. I like him and I've watched him a lot. He puts on a lot of fights inside the octagon. We'll see what the UFC sends. I'm ready for anyone. Bring it on,” said the fighter at the post-UFC Vegas 114 press conference.
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Manoel Manumito , 28 years old, is a promising MMA fighter. The Brazilian began his career in the sport in 2019, competing in Bellator and the PFL, and debuting in the UFC in 2026. In the sport, he has built a record of 14 wins, 12 by stoppage (nine by knockout and three by submission), and one loss. His main victories were over Bolaji Oki and Mauricio Ruffy.
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