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UFC 331: Alonzo Menifield Battles to Decision Win Over Iwo Baraniewski with Thumb Broken, Dangling

What was expected to be a hard-hitting affair kicked off UFC 331’s main card on Saturday, when Alonzo Menifield threw down with Iwo Baraniewski. Baraniewski had yet to leave the first round during his UFC career, and had won three…

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 1:56 AM
UFC 331: Alonzo Menifield Battles to Decision Win Over Iwo Baraniewski with Thumb Broken, Dangling
Key Things to Know
  • Alonzo Menifield defeated Iwo Baraniewski via decision at UFC 331.
  • Menifield fought through a severely broken, dangling thumb to secure the victory.
  • The light heavyweight bout opened the main card of the UFC 331 event.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alonzo Menifield faced Iwo Baraniewski in a light heavyweight bout on the main card of UFC 331. Despite suffering a severely broken and dangling thumb during the fight, Menifield battled through the injury to secure a decision victory over his opponent.

Baraniewski entered the matchup with a reputation for quick finishes, having never previously gone past the first round in his UFC career. However, the veteran Menifield utilized his experience to press forward, landing low leg kicks and heavy punches to secure the win.

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