← Back to UFC 330: Makhachev vs. Machado Garry

Donte Johnson vs Eric McConico

Donte Johnson

Pro 8-0-0  |  UFC 2-0-0
Middleweight
VS

Eric McConico

Pro 11-4-1  |  UFC 2-2-0
Age
27|36
Height
5'8"|6'0"
Reach
74"|77"
Stance
Southpaw|Southpaw

Career Statistics

Statistic Donte Johnson Eric McConico Edge
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy44.4%46.9%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min2.62.9
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min1.73.1
Strike Differential0.9/min-0.1/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy100.0%100.0%
Takedown Defense75.0%69.0%
Takedowns Landed/15min2.10.6
Submission Attempts/15min0.70.0
Control Time/15min4:372:00
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins0.0%0.0%
Submission % of Wins50.0%0.0%
Decision % of Wins50.0%100.0%
Avg Fight Time10:4211:47
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.00.0
Reversals/15min0.70.0
Edges504 even

Fight Dynamics

Career Striking Volume
Donte Johnson   Eric McConico   League median
StatisticDonte JohnsonEric McConicoEdge
Fight Shape
Fight Completion Rate71.4%78.6%
Avg Fight Time10:4211:47
% Fights Inside the Distance50.0%50.0%
Strength of UFC Schedule
Opponent UFC Win % (all)44.4%58.3%
Opponent UFC Record (all)8-10 (44.4%)14-10 (58.3%)
Opponent Record (among wins)8-10 (44.4%)11-9 (55.0%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)39.2%53.3%
% Time in Control30.8%13.4%
% Time Controlled30.0%33.2%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time50.7%28.8%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Landed / Min4.524.21
Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min4.054.33
Distance Striking Differential / Min+0.48-0.12
Distance Strike Accuracy37.3%42.4%
Distance Strike Defense63.8%49.3%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes0.000.00
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed0.003.39
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min1.790.40
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min7.145.76
Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace)2.26
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge. Methodology →

Last 5 Fights (Averages)

Statistic Donte Johnson Eric McConico Edge
Sig. Strike Accuracy44.4%46.9%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min2.62.9
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min1.73.1
Takedown Accuracy100.0%100.0%
Takedown Defense75.0%69.0%
Control Time/Fight3:181:35
Edges204 even

Last 3 Fights

Donte Johnson

WIN
vs. Cody Brundage
UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 • Mar 2026Middleweight
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Donte Johnson45/10642%TD 0/0Ctrl 3:32
Cody Brundage31/8337%TD 2/7Ctrl 4:22
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Sedriques Dumas
UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama • Nov 2025Middleweight
Submission (Guillotine Choke) • Rd 2, 1:25
Donte Johnson10/1856%TD 3/3Ctrl 3:04
Sedriques Dumas5/1631%TD 1/5Ctrl 2:03
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Darion Abbey
DWCS 9.3 • Aug 2025
KO/TKO (Punches) • Rd 1, 1:04
Donte Johnson15/2171%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:02KD 1
Darion Abbey9/1850%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds

Eric McConico

WIN
vs. Rodolfo Vieira
UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal • Apr 2026Middleweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Eric McConico54/10253%TD 2/2Ctrl 0:51
Rodolfo Vieira40/7057%TD 4/15Ctrl 6:24KD 1
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Baisangur Susurkaev
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 3, 1:38
Eric McConico53/10750%TD 0/0Ctrl 2:17
Baisangur Susurkaev53/8860%TD 2/7Ctrl 3:13KD 1
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Cody Brundage
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez • Aug 2025Light Heavyweight
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Eric McConico26/7236%TD 0/0Ctrl 3:12
Cody Brundage31/6548%TD 3/7Ctrl 5:28
▼ Rounds

Common Opponents

vs. Cody Brundage
Donte Johnson
WIN
UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 • Mar 2026Middleweight
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Donte Johnson45/10642%TD 0/0Ctrl 3:32
Cody Brundage31/8337%TD 2/7Ctrl 4:22
▼ Rounds
Eric McConico
WIN
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Hernandez • Aug 2025Light Heavyweight
Decision (Split) • Rd 3, 5:00
Eric McConico26/7236%TD 0/0Ctrl 3:12
Cody Brundage31/6548%TD 3/7Ctrl 5:28
▼ Rounds

Analysis Summary

Striking Volume: Both fighters operate at a similar pace (2.6 vs 2.9 sig str/min). Accuracy and timing will decide the striking battle.

Grappling: Donte Johnson shoots 2.1 TD/15min at 100% accuracy against Eric McConico's 69% defense — takedowns are a viable path. Eric McConico is a serious grappling threat at 0.6 TD/15min (100% accuracy) against Donte Johnson's 75% defense.

Control: Donte Johnson controls 3:18 per fight on average vs 1:35 — sustained control shifts rounds and drains cardio.

Finish Threat: Donte Johnson finishes 50% of wins (0% KO/TKO, 50% sub).

Report generated: 2026-08-02 20:40:32 | Data source: UFCStats.com