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Tale of the Tape
Age
29
Height
5' 9"
Reach
70"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
93%
Win Rate
86%
Finish Rate
9
KO/TKO Wins
3
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
15
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Manoel Sousa, better known as "Manumito", brings a 14-1 record into every walk to the cage — and in a division as crowded as lightweight, every single win matters.
On the feet he's a problem: 3.23 significant strikes a minute at 70% accuracy, and 64% of his wins end in a knockout. The math is bad for anyone standing across from him.
He arrives on a 3-fight win streak — most recently Bolaji Oki, KO/TKO (Punch) R3. Streaks like that don't stay unnoticed for long.
Recent Fights
Bolaji Oki
KO/TKO (Punch) R3 · Mar 14, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos
Cristian Perez
KO/TKO (Punches) R3 · Aug 27, 2025
Dana White's Contender Series: Season 9, Week 3
Lucas Barros Oliveira
Decision - Unanimous · Mar 28, 2025
LFA 205: Pires vs. Abojer
Archie Colgan
Decision - Unanimous · Sep 14, 2024
Bellator Champions Series London: McCourt vs. Collins
Tim Wilde
KO/TKO (Punch) R1 · Mar 22, 2024
Bellator Champions Series Belfast: Anderson vs. Moore