Alonzo Menifield vs. Carlos Ulberg – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC on ESPN 56: Lewis vs. Nascimento is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. In this matchup on the fight card, Alonzo “Atomic” Menifield will take on Carlos “Black Jag” Hadley in the Light Heavyweight bout. You can view the complete UFC on ESPN 56 card.

Menifield brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 76″ reach. In contrast, Hadley, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 77″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 57% striking accuracy, Menifield has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 3.92 per minute. On the other hand, Hadley boasts a 59% striking accuracy, landing approximately 7.29 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Alonzo Menifield vs. Carlos Ulberg matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 37-year-old, Alonzo Menifield is coming in with a 15-3-1 record. Menifield will be fighting for the first time since a win via unanimous decision against Dustin Jacoby at UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington in December.

Hadley, meanwhile, is coming off a submission win against Alonzo Menifield on December 16, 2023, at UFC 293: Adesanya vs. Strickland and holds a 10-1-0 record.

Alonzo Menifield has a orthodox fighting stance with an 76″ reach. The 34-year-old Carlos Ulberg is an orthodox fighter with a 77″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Alonzo Menifield stats

→ Menifield’s striking accuracy is 57%.
→ Menifield lands 3.92 significant strikes per minute.
→ Menifield’s takedown accuracy is 33%.
→ Menifield’s takedown average is 0.67 per 15 minutes.
→ Menifield’s takedown defense is 75%.

Menifield comes in with 57% striking accuracy, typically landing about 3.92 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Hadley fires at 59% accuracy, landing about 7.29 significant strikes per minute. Alonzo Menifield also has a 33% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.67 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Hadley’s 0.95 takedowns and 75% takedown accuracy.

Carlos Ulberg stats

→ Hadley’s striking accuracy is 59%.
→ Hadley lands 7.29 significant strikes per minute.
→ Hadley’s takedown accuracy is 75%.
→ Hadley’s takedown average is 0.95 per 15 minutes.
→ Hadley’s takedown defense is 75%.

Carlos spent, on average, 6:45 minutes in the Octagon, and Alonzo has an average fight time of 7:25 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be an intriguing clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Alonzo or Carlos? Sound off in the comments.

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