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Iwo Baraniewski UFC ranking and fight status

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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 is was scheduled to compete against Alonzo Menifield, currently ranked 13th, at UFC 331 in Los Angeles to attempt a return to the Top 15. ~~Following the cancellation of the Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega match, the~~ The bout ~~has been~~ was moved to the second position on the event’s main card at the Crypto.com ~~Arena. Ahead~~ Arena following the cancellation of the ~~matchup, Baraniewski and~~ Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega match. At UFC 331, Alonzo Menifield ~~participated in~~ secured a ~~press conference in Los Angeles, where they engaged in their~~ split-decision victory over Baraniewski, marking Baraniewski’s first ~~direct face-off. Baraniewski enters~~ professional loss. The victory was notable as Menifield sustained a broken left thumb during the ~~fight~~ first round, with ~~a record~~ 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 ~~finishing all professional bouts before a judges’ decision, including~~ the three ~~first-round knockouts since joining~~ judges' scores (29-28, 29-28). Following the ~~UFC. Former champion Michael Bisping noted Baraniewski’s aggressive style and tendency to seek early finishes, suggesting his dynamism could lead~~ bout, Menifield was reportedly transported to a ~~quick victory against the more experienced Menifield.~~ hospital for medical attention.

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