Zhang Mingyang, Alonzo Menifield, UFC Macau Credit: UFC
Round 1 – Zhang opened the fight aggressively, firing a kick up the middle before following with a head kick. Menifield answered with a low kick and a clean left hook. Menifield began working the calf kicks before both fighters unloaded heavy shots in a wild exchange.
The two clinched shortly after, with Menifield forcing Zhang to the fence while securing double underhooks and locking his hands behind Zhang’s back. Zhang defended with body shots and knees, but Menifield stayed tight in the position.
Zhang eventually reversed the clinch and started landing knees to the legs and body. The two battled along the fence until Menifield separated and unleashed a heavy flurry as he searched for the knockout.
Zhang fired back immediately despite appearing rocked by the combination. Menifield pressured him back against the fence, but Zhang answered with a vicious elbow that stunned Menifield momentarily. Menifield responded by throwing massive power shots and landing several bombs of his own.
Menifield eventually dropped Zhang with a massive shot. Once the fight returned to the feet against the fence, Menifield continued unloading massive shots until Zhang could no longer withstand the punishment.
Alonzo Menifield traveled to Macau and pulled off a massive upset victory.
Official Result: Alonzo Menifield def. Zhang Mingyang via R1 TKO, 4:15
