LAS VEGAS – The lone light heavyweight bout on Saturday’s card had an early finish written all over it and delivered on that promise.
Opening the main card of UFC Fight Night 212 at the UFC Apex was Alonzo Menifield taking on Misha Cirkunov, who was returning to the division after a stint at middleweight. The bout aired on ESPN+.
Menifield (13-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) changed camps for this fight and walked out with one man in his corner, former UFC fighter Pat Barry. Always known to carry explosive power, Menifield was able to put the finishing touches on Cirkunov (15-9 MMA, 6-7 UFC) just 1:30 into the opening round.