{
  "id": 8454208,
  "title": "We’re unanimous for UFC 331 main event – but opposite readers’ picks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/were-unanimous-for-ufc-331-main-event-but-opposite-readers-picks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T12:03:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/unanimous-ufc-331-main-event-120334505.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "UFC 331 is set to take place on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with the flyweight title on the line in a rematch between Iwo Baraniewski and Alonzo Menifield. The event will be broadcast on Paramount+. According to the rankings, Menifield is currently No. 14 while Baraniewski sits at No. 1. As of September 18, 2026, the odds are set at Baraniewski at -230 and Menifield at +190. Our MMA Junkie staff members have taken it upon themselves to predict the outcomes of the fights on the main card. While they do not count towards the official standings, these predictions provide an interesting perspective on the match-ups. The staff unanimously chose Baraniewski to win the fight against Menifield.",
  "summary": "UFC 331 pick results, fight analytics from our 11 editors, writers, radio hosts and videographers",
  "key_points": [
    "UFC 331 main event is Baraniewski vs Menifield for flyweight title",
    "Baraniewski is No. 1, Menifield is No. 14 in UFC rankings",
    "MMA Junkie staff unanimously predict Baraniewski to win"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}