Overview
- Alonzo Menifield defeated previously unbeaten Iwo Baraniewski by split decision on Sept. 19, handing the Polish knockout prospect his first professional loss.
- Menifield suffered a severe compound fracture to his thumb in the opening round, displayed the wound after the fight, and said the injury happened in round one.
- A ringside doctor examined Menifield between rounds two and three and cleared him to continue, allowing him to finish all three rounds before judges returned the 29–28 split decision.
- Promotion officials confirmed Menifield was transported to a local hospital for X‑rays and precautionary scans, while UFC CEO Dana White posted graphic photos that widened public attention on the injury.
- The result and visible injury have prompted fan backlash over the judging, a brief statement from Baraniewski that he will rest and return stronger, and an expected medical suspension or surgery that could sideline Menifield pending commission findings.