Alonzo Menifield vs Iwo Baraniewski Prediction & Picks - UFC #331
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by Stephen Abiola | in UFC Picks
Alonzo Menifield (18-6-1) and Iwo Baraniewski (9-0-0) will clash in the UFC Light Heavyweight division on Saturday night at the Crypto.com Arena. Menifield is a UFC veteran who will be stepping inside the Octagon for the 21st time since joining the franchise in July 2017. In his last assignment, the “Atomic” stunned Zhang Mingyang with a Round 1 KO punch to bounce back from his KO defeat against Oezdemir in November 2025. But despite his recent exploits, he’s the +183 underdog this weekend.
Iwo Baraniewski, meanwhile, will want to protect his perfect record in professional MMA. The Polish fighter earned his UFC contract in September 2025 after defeating Mohamed Aly at the DWCS. He has since won three straight assignments, including two fights this year. The “Rudy” has quickly established himself as one of the best finishers in the game, boasting a 7-0 KO/TKO record in his career. He’s rightfully the -267 favorite this weekend.
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Alonzo Menifield - Iwo Baraniewski Key Points
- The fight didn’t go the distance in the last nine Baraniewski bout
- Baraniewski won in Round 1 in his last nine professional MMA fights.
- Baraniewski won via KO/TKO in his last seven professional MMA fights.
- The fight went the distance only once in the last five Menifeild defeats.
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Our Alonzo Menifield vs Iwo Baraniewski Prediction
We’re fully behind Iwo Baraniewski to get a KO/TKO win on Saturday. His 100% finish rate should scare any opponent, including Menifield. Despite coming into this bout with a 3-inch reach disadvantage, the Polish fighter is 11 years younger than the 38-year-old Menifield. Therefore, expect him to be faster and more energetic than his rival this weekend. Baraniewski will also view the fight against Menifield as a step up. The Pole is yet to win against an established UFC Light Heavyweight name. In fact, he’ll be facing a ranked opponent for the first time in his professional MMA career. Baraniewski should do just enough to get a KO/TKO win in Round 1 or 2.
Our prediction for Alonzo Menifield vs Iwo Baraniewski: Iwo Baraniewski to get a KO/TKO win.
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