Alonzo Menifield Atomic

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Alonzo Menifield – General Profile

Alonzo "Atomic" Menifield is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s light heavyweight division. Born on October 18, 1987, he is known for his explosive finishes, Muay Thai striking background, and submission skills. Competing since 2015, Menifield combines power, technique, and aggression to deliver highlight-reel performances.

MMA Career

Menifield began his pro career in 2015 and made his UFC debut in 2019. Since then, he’s had a mix of explosive knockouts and submission victories, interspersed with some setbacks. He’s earned bonus awards for both Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night thanks to his dynamic, action-packed fights.

Fighting Style

Menifield is primarily a striker, leveraging Muay Thai techniques and powerful strikes to overwhelm opponents. He’s also skilled in submissions—particularly guillotines and Von Flue chokes—making him dangerous on the ground. Many of his wins come by first-round finishes.

Recent Developments

As of mid-2025, Menifield is enjoying a resurgence: he delivered an impressive split-decision win in Seattle, followed by a clean unanimous decision over Oumar Sy in Atlanta. He is positioning himself to break into the UFC light heavyweight top ten and take on higher-ranked opponents next.