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Donte Johnson

Middleweight Division

9-0-0 (W-L-D)

7

Wins by Knockout

7

First Round Finishes

Donte Johnson
  • Last fight

    Win
    Donte Johnson

    Johnson vs McConico

    Aug. 15, 2026

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Learn more about Donte Johnson's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Fond du Lac, United States
Trains at
Gnosis Combat Sports
Fighting style
MMA
Age
27
Height
68.00
Weight
184.00
Octagon Debut
Nov. 1, 2025
Reach
74.00
Leg reach
42.00
  • Only a pro since August 2024, made UFC debut in November 
     
  • Seven wins by KO, one by submission (Guillotine)
     
  • Seven first-round finishes, one second-round finish 
     
  • Went a perfect 6-0 in 2025

UFC 330 (8/15/26) Johnson knocked out Eric McConico at 1:38 of the first round

UFC 326 (3/7/26) Johnson won a three round unanimous decision over Cody Brundage

UFC Fight Night (11/1/25) Johnson submitted Sedriques Dumas via guillotine choke at 1:25 of the second round

 

Dana White's Contender Series, Season 9

Week 3 (8/26/25): Johnson stopped Darion Abbey with strikes at 1:04 of the first round

When and why did you start training for fighting? It runs in my blood. I started four years ago. It found me. 

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? Played football at University of Minnesota Duluth. 

What has been your toughest fight to date and why? The devil and his evil forces, because it's by design.

Who is your favorite fighter and why? Ilia Topuria, because he keeps it simple and gets the job done. Find the chin. Break the chin. 

What was your job before you started fighting? Working in a milk plant.

Origin of nickname: Find a chin, break the chin. When pitbulls get a hold of something, they lock up and get to shaking.

Who are 3 people you'd love to meet or work with? Jesus, Dana White, Khalil Rountree Jr.

What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight? In the gym, training. Just enjoy life with my loved ones and try to have the best time while we are here for this short time we got.