Alonzo Menifield vs Ed Herman — Fight recap

Alonzo Menifield defeated Ed Herman by unanimous decision over three rounds on August 7, 2021, at UFC Fight Night. Menifield's striking superiority defined the contest, landing 93 significant strikes at 66% accuracy compared to Herman's 41 at 32%, while controlling the striking exchanges with precise head strikes (75 of 122) and leg kicks (14 of 14).

Though neither fighter generated significant grappling activity, Menifield secured the fight's only takedown at 100% efficiency and maintained nearly a minute of control time to Herman's negligible 0:01. The light heavyweight's disciplined output and accuracy advantage across all striking zones provided judges with a clear picture throughout the fifteen minutes.

The victory solidified Menifield's standing in a competitive division and suggested he could contend with mid-tier ranked opponents.