# Iwo Baraniewski UFC ranking and fight status

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iwo-baraniewski-ufc-ranking-and-fight-status
> Updated: 2026-09-19T19:00:00.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 3.

Polish MMA fighter Iwo Baraniewski fell out of the UFC light heavyweight META rankings following updates after UFC Sacramento, losing his 15th position to Reinier de Ridder.

Baraniewski was scheduled to compete against Alonzo Menifield, currently ranked 13th, at UFC 331 in Los Angeles to attempt a return to the Top 15. The bout was moved to the second position on the event’s main card at the Crypto.com Arena following the cancellation of the Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega match.

At UFC 331, Alonzo Menifield secured a split-decision victory over Baraniewski, marking Baraniewski’s first professional loss. The victory was notable as Menifield sustained a broken left thumb during the first round, with the bone visibly protruding through the skin. After being cleared by cageside physicians to continue, Menifield fought through the third round to earn two of the three judges' scores (29-28, 29-28). Following the bout, Menifield was reportedly transported to a hospital for medical attention.

## Claims

- Joanderson Brito believes the UFC is entering a new era of roster renewal. (single source)
- Joanderson Brito defeated Giga Chikadze via knockout at UFC 331. (single source)
- The knockout victory was Brito's third consecutive win. (single source)
- Giga Chikadze suffered his fourth consecutive loss. (single source)
- The fight took place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Alonzo Menifield defeats Iwo Baraniewski at UFC 331 despite broken thumb

Alonzo Menifield defeated Iwo Baraniewski via split decision at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, fighting through a gruesome broken thumb that left bone protruding through his skin.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/joanderson-brito-knocks-out-giga-chikadze-at-ufc-331

### 2026-09-15: Iwo Baraniewski vs. Alonzo Menifield moved up on UFC 331 main card

Iwo Baraniewski’s fight against Alonzo Menifield has been moved up to the second slot on the UFC 331 main card in Los Angeles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iwo-baraniewski-vs-alonzo-menifield-moved-up-on-ufc-331-main-card

### 2026-08-24: Iwo Baraniewski drops out of UFC light heavyweight rankings

Polish UFC fighter Iwo Baraniewski has dropped out of the light heavyweight top 15 rankings following Reinier de Ridder's debut. Baraniewski is set to fight Alonzo Menifield at UFC 331.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iwo-baraniewski-drops-out-of-ufc-light-heavyweight-rankings

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