The No. 2 ranked light heavyweight is currently scheduled to take on top-five contender Volkan Oezdemir on the main card of UFC 214 on July 29. Conveniently enough, Daniel Cormier will defend his light heavyweight strap in the main event of the card against long-time rival and former champ Jon Jones. Prior to the Cormier-Jones booking, Manuwa was a solid candidate to challenge for the belt, but the UFC decided to go Jones. Despite not getting the crack at the champ, Manuwa remains optimistic that he’ll be fighting for the belt soon.
Jimi Manuwa: Dana White ‘said I’ll get a title shot’ with win over Volkan Oezdemir at UFC 214
