Alonzo Menifield rises to No. 14 after UFC Fight Night 277
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
UFC Fight Night 277 occurred in Macau, China, where Alonzo Menifield secured a first-round knockout victory over Zhang Mingyang. This win propelled Menifield up the rankings from honorable mention to No. 14 in the light heavyweight division. In another highlight, Song Yadong submitted Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event. The rankings update follows the conclusion of the event and showcases significant movements among fighters.
- •Alonzo Menifield wins by knockout against Zhang Mingyang.
- •Menifield climbs to No. 14 in USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings.
- •Song Yadong submits Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event.
- •Event took place at Galaxy Arena in Macau, China.
- •Previous rankings saw Menifield as an honorable mention.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, June 2: Alonzo Menifield elevates status
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