Zhang vs Menifield Prediction 30 May 2026

The 27-year-old Minyan burst onto the scene in the world’s top league after navigating the Asian Road to UFC qualifiers, immediately drawing attention with his explosive power. In his debut, he bulldozed Brendson Ribeiro in the opening round, then followed up with wins over Dias and respected veteran Anthony Smith. However, his impressive 12-fight winning streak was snapped in August 2025, when Johnny Walker capitalized on a mistake and knocked him out in the second round. The hallmark of the Chinese fighter’s game is his ability to finish opponents early-evidenced by 13 career knockouts. Fighting on home soil in Macau, Minyan will look to tap into the energy of the crowd as he aims to reclaim his status as the division’s most dangerous prospect.

American fighter Alonzo “Atomic” Menifield has long established himself as one of the toughest and most unpredictable competitors on the roster. A graduate of Dana White’s Contender Series, Menifield has built up invaluable experience in the Octagon, facing elite opposition including the likes of Murzakanov and Ulberg. He boasts 10 clean knockouts to his name, showcasing finishing power both with his hands and in grinding clinch exchanges along the cage. Despite a recent setback against Volkan Oezdemir, the 38-year-old still possesses the physical strength to trouble any opponent. Menifield knows that a win over the young Chinese prospect would put him right back in the mix at the top of the division, so he enters this bout fully focused and determined.