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UFC Middleweight

Donte Johnson VS Cody Brundage

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

4-1-0 Record 12-9-1, 1 NC
— Age 31
173 cm Height 183 cm
— Reach 183 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
75% Finish rate 83%
50% KO rate 58%
25% Sub rate 25%

Result Summary

Donte Johnson def. Cody Brundage Decision (split) · R3 5:00

Donte Johnson kept his undefeated record intact with a hard-fought split decision victory over Cody Brundage. The fight was a gritty affair fought largely in the clinch and transition phases. Brundage found success early with his wrestling, but Johnson rallied in the second and third rounds, using superior cardio and activity to reverse positions and land the more damaging strikes. The judges were divided on the close rounds, but two scored it in favor of Johnson, who edged out the win.

Fight Overview

Donte Johnson (Debut/Newcomer) faces Cody Brundage. Brundage is a wrestler with slam power but inconsistent cardio. Johnson has a clear path if he can weather the early storm.

Keys to Victory

Donte Johnson

  1. Survive round 1: Brundage is dangerous early but fades fast.
  2. Submission defense: Watch for the guillotine if shooting.
  3. Cardio weapon: Push a high pace to drown Brundage in the later rounds.

Cody Brundage

  1. Wrestling dominance: Secure early takedowns and slams.
  2. Top heavy: Stay heavy on top to prevent Johnson from standing.
  3. Power overhands: Use the threat of the takedown to land the big right hand.

Last 5 fights

Donte Johnson

  1. W Sedriques Dumas Submission · R2 1:25 · 1 NOV 2025
  2. W Darion Abbey TKO · R1 1:04 · 26 AUG 2025
  3. L John Lopez Submission · R2 0:35 · 10 SEPT 2010

Cody Brundage

  1. L Cameron Rowston TKO · R2 4:08 · 31 JAN 2026
  2. L Eric McConico Decision · R3 5:00 · 9 AUG 2025
  3. D Mansur Abdul-Malik Decision · R3 0:36 · 14 JUN 2025
  4. W Julian Marquez TKO · R1 4:45 · 1 MAR 2025
  5. NC Abdul Razak Alhassan No contest · R1 0:37 · 13 JUL 2024

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