UFC Fight Night 263: Donte Johnson vs Sedriques Dumas Preview & Prediction
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Donte Johnson looks to announce himself in middleweight clash with Sedriques Dumas on the UFC prelims.
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UFC Fight Night 263: Garcia vs Onama main card
Steve Garcia vs David Onama (Featherweight)
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Ante Delija (Heavyweight)
Jeremiah Wells vs Themba Gorimbo (Welterweight)
Isaac Dulgarian vs Yadier del Valle (Featherweight)
Charles Radtke vs Daniel Frunza (Welterweight)
Allan Nascimento vs Cody Durden (Flyweight)
UFC Fight Night 263: Garcia vs Onama prelims
Billy Elekana vs Kevin Christian (Light Heavyweight)
Timothy Cuamba vs Lee Chang-ho (Bantamweight)
Donte Johnson vs Sedriques Dumas (Middleweight)
Ketlen Vieira vs Norma Dumont (Women’s Bantamweight)
Alice Ardelean vs Montserrat Ruiz (Women’s Strawweight)
Philip Rowe vs Ko Seok-hyun (Welterweight)
Talita Alencar vs Ariane Carnelossi (Women’s Strawweight)
Sedriques Dumas: Searching for stability amid an up-and-down UFC run
Sedriques Dumas (10-3, 1 NC) returns to the Octagon aiming to steady the ship after a turbulent stretch in his UFC career. The 29-year-old American burst onto the scene with hype surrounding his power and athleticism, but inconsistency has plagued him since. He’s shown flashes of potential — picking up solid wins over Abu Azaitar and Denis Tiuliulin — yet losses to the likes of Michal Oleksiejczuk and Nursulton Ruziboev exposed clear holes in his defence and composure under fire.
Dumas is a natural athlete with sharp kicks and real pop in his hands, but he’s a “kill or be killed” type of fighter. His aggressive bursts make him dangerous in the opening minutes, though he’s often left vulnerable when dragged into deeper waters. If he can tighten his defence and manage his pace, the raw tools are there — but he faces a surging prospect who thrives in chaos.
Donte Johnson: Explosive newcomer with a point to prove
Donte Johnson (6-0) makes his UFC debut riding serious momentum after a string of emphatic first-round finishes, including a 64-second knockout win on Dana White’s Contender Series earlier this year. The 25-year-old American has demolished every opponent placed in front of him, showcasing frightening power and composure well beyond his years. A former standout athlete before transitioning to MMA, Johnson brings confidence, crisp boxing, and a willingness to bite down on the mouthpiece and trade when needed.
He’s a natural finisher who pushes the pace early and forces opponents onto the back foot. While still relatively inexperienced at the elite level, his speed, power, and physicality make him a handful for anyone. Dumas will likely have to weather an early storm — something that has proved difficult for him in the past.
Sedriques Dumas vs Donte Johnson prediction
This matchup feels like a classic crossroads fight. Dumas has the experience and cage time advantage, but Johnson has youth, hunger, and serious momentum on his side. Dumas has been stopped before and has shown defensive lapses that a power puncher like Johnson can exploit.
Expect Johnson to start fast, close the distance early, and look to make another statement in his UFC debut. Dumas has the tools to be competitive if he can extend the fight, but the likelihood is that Johnson lands something big in the opening exchanges.
Prediction: Donte Johnson to win via KO/TKO
