Alonzo Menifield Handed Oumar Sy His First Professional
Alonzo Menifield defeated Oumar Sy by unanimous decision at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on June 14, 2025. Every judge scored the light heavyweight contest 29–28, ending Sy’s unbeaten professional run after eleven victories.
A cautious opening favored selective attacks
Menifield and Sy began with a measured striking exchange rather than an immediate wrestling battle. Sy worked his jab, while Menifield looked for opportunities to connect with power as his opponent approached.
An accidental eye poke against Menifield briefly interrupted the opening round. He recovered and continued, with neither fighter establishing an extended takedown sequence before the break.
Sy’s wrestling produced his strongest stretch
Sy changed his approach in the second round, pursuing a takedown against the fence. Menifield initially defended with balance and an overhook, then briefly threatened a guillotine.
Sy maintained the pressure and eventually completed the takedown late in the round. Menifield returned to his feet quickly, limiting the time he spent underneath.
The final exchanges left the judges to decide
The third round returned largely to low-volume striking, with both men selecting individual shots rather than consistently building combinations. Sy did not reproduce the same extended wrestling pressure from the second.
Menifield received the verdict from all three judges and secured a second consecutive victory after beating Julius Walker. Sy’s first professional loss came in a closely scored contest in which his middle-round control did not provide enough of an advantage across the full distance.
Sources
- UFC: official judges’ totals and recorded Atlanta results
- UFC: June 14 Atlanta venue and weight classes
- Cageside Press: eye poke, fence wrestling, late takedown and prior records
