"Brundage shot forward landing a takedown to start the fight. Brundage stayed on top until the two minute mark of the round, when Johnson returned to his feet. Brundage landed a solid straight right hand as Johnson came forward. Johnson began to land some solid shots against he fence but the bell sounded ending the round, with Brundage jumping out to an early lead."
"In the second, Johnson came out as the aggressor pressing Brundage to the fence with forward movement. Brundage shot for a takedown but was unsuccessful as Johnson reversed position, ending up on top. Brundage was able to reverse position on the ground, gaining back control while threatening submissions. Johnson was able to escape, landing big ground strikes near the cage."
"Johnson plotted forward in the third looking to land big shots. Brundage was able to land a few counter shots that scored points early. Johnson continued to walk Brundage down, but his activity and volume had dropped tremendously since the first. Brundage landed a good left hook on the inside as Johnson crashed forward."
Donte Johnson faced Cody Brundage in a middleweight preliminary bout at UFC 326, featured on a special CBS and Paramount+ broadcast. Brundage controlled the first round with an early takedown and solid striking. Johnson responded aggressively in the second round, reversing position and gaining top control before Brundage secured back control and threatened submissions. An eye poke briefly halted action. The third round saw Johnson pressing forward with decreased activity while Brundage landed effective counter shots and clinch work. Brundage attempted a final takedown in the closing seconds, which Johnson defended. The fight remained competitive throughout, with both fighters exchanging significant strikes at the final bell.
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