Cody Brundage vs Donte Johnson — Fight recap

Donte Johnson defeated Cody Brundage via split decision after three rounds on March 7, 2026, in a middleweight bout officiated by Marc Goddard. Johnson's striking volume proved decisive, landing 45 significant strikes compared to Brundage's 31, though both fighters operated at similar accuracy rates around 37–42 percent.

Brundage attempted to control the fight through grappling, securing two takedowns and accumulating 4:22 of control time, but Johnson's superior striking output and slightly higher significant strike percentage (42 percent) offset the wrestling advantage. Johnson landed 35 head strikes to Brundage's 19, demonstrating cleaner striking combinations throughout the bout.

The split decision outcome reflected the competitive nature of the fight, with judges divided on whether Brundage's grappling and control time outweighed Johnson's striking dominance. Both fighters remain in the middleweight mix, though Johnson's volume striking approach appears better suited to the division's current landscape.