Alonzo Menifield vows to stay true to himself after Oezdemir loss

Alonzo Menifield says he learned not to let outside factors change his approach after his defeat to Volkan Oezdemir. The heavyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light heavyweight wants to stick to his own style when he returns to the octagon.

“Go in there and do me. Don't be altered by outside environments, and yeah, just get in there and always remember to be you. That's what I can take away.”

— Alonzo Menifield, via UFC

What Alonzo Menifield said

Menifield suffered a setback against Oezdemir in his last outing. The American is known for his knockout power but has faced challenges finding consistency at 205 pounds. His remarks suggest he felt he strayed from his usual game plan in that contest.

What it moves

The lesson points to a mental reset rather than a technical overhaul. Menifield's next opponent will face a fighter determined to fight on his own terms. Whether that approach translates to a different result remains to be seen when he books his comeback bout.

Source: ufc.com. Full Alonzo Menifield fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.