Alonzo Menifield Drops Zhang Mingyang Twice in Explosive Co-Main Event Finish
Alonzo Menifield delivered a huge statement in the UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo co-main event, stopping Zhang Mingyang in the first round of their light heavyweight clash.
The finish came at 4:15 of Round 1, with Menifield earning a KO/TKO victory after landing the cleaner, heavier shots and scoring two knockdowns.
In a division where power can change everything in seconds, Menifield showed exactly why he remains a dangerous name at 205 pounds.
Menifield’s Power Took Over
Zhang came into the fight looking to make a statement of his own, but Menifield’s power quickly became the difference.
Menifield landed 42 of 68 total strikes, connecting at an impressive 61.8%. He also landed 28 of 52 significant strikes, giving him the edge in the most damaging exchanges.
But the biggest stat was simple: two knockdowns.
Those moments changed the fight completely. Zhang stayed active and tried to answer back, but every time Menifield landed clean, the danger became obvious.
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Zhang Mingyang did not back away from the challenge.
He landed 28 of 51 total strikes and 16 of 37 significant strikes, showing that he was willing to engage and trade. But against a powerful finisher like Menifield, trading in the pocket can become dangerous fast.
Zhang had moments of offense, but Menifield’s shots carried more impact. Once the knockdowns started adding up, the fight moved firmly in Menifield’s direction.
This fight stayed exactly where many fans expected: on the feet.
Neither fighter attempted a takedown, and there were no submission attempts. It was a pure striking battle between two light heavyweights willing to exchange.
That made Menifield’s win even clearer. He did not need wrestling, clinch control, or a slow strategy. He trusted his hands, found openings, and finished the job before the second round.
A Big Win for Menifield
For Alonzo Menifield, this was an important victory.
A first-round finish in a co-main event always gets attention, especially when it comes with two knockdowns. This was not a close decision or a slow-paced fight. It was a clean, powerful performance that reminded the division what Menifield can do when he gets his timing right.
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At light heavyweight, one strong win can quickly move a fighter back into bigger conversations. Menifield gave himself that kind of momentum.
Alonzo Menifield’s first-round KO/TKO over Zhang Mingyang was one of the biggest performances of the night.
He landed with accuracy, scored two knockdowns, and finished the fight at 4:15 of Round 1. Zhang showed toughness and activity, but Menifield’s power was too much.
This was a statement win for Menifield — sharp, explosive, and exactly the kind of co-main event finish fans remember.
