How AgentMMA breaks down Cesar Almeida vs Donte Johnson
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Donte Johnson brings an unbeaten record to UFC 334, while Cesar Almeida arrives needing to stop a run of losses at Madison Square Garden in New York City. That makes this one easy to get excited about: a prospect gathering steam against a dangerous opponent who needs a reset, with neither man ranked. Johnson put Eric McConico away with punches in round 1, but his previous outing against Cody Brundage went the distance and ended in a split decision. Before that, he caught Sedriques Dumas in a guillotine in round 2, so there is more to his recent run than quick knockouts.
- Johnson's unbeaten run meets Almeida's urgent need to stop the slide.
- Quick punches, a close decision, a guillotine: Johnson has different gears.
- Opposite stances, equal reach, and a tricky battle for space.
Round 1 or the early part of round 2 looks like the likeliest stretch for things to open up, as both men test the distance and react to the first close exchanges.
Almeida has lost to Damian Pinas by knockout in round 1 and to Cezary Oleksiejczuk by unanimous decision since stopping Abdul Razak Alhassan with punches in round 1. The stance battle is worth watching: Johnson is a southpaw, Almeida is orthodox, and both have a reach of 74 inches despite Almeida being taller. The front foot position and straight punches could make the outside exchanges tense, while Johnson's guillotine gives Almeida something else to think about when they get close. Johnson needs to blend those threats without rushing; Almeida needs to keep space and avoid giving away easy entries.
The stakes are simple. Johnson wants to keep his unbeaten run intact, and Almeida wants a result that changes the conversation around his recent form.
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Donte Johnson brings an unbeaten record to UFC 334, while Cesar Almeida arrives needing to stop a run of losses at Madison Square Garden in New York City. That makes this one easy to get excited about: a prospect gathering steam against a dangerous opponent who needs a reset, with neither man ranked. Johnson put Eric McConico away with punches in round 1, but his previous outing against Cody Brundage went the distance and ended in a split decision. Before that, he caught Sedriques Dumas in a guillotine in round 2, so there is more to his recent run than quick knockouts.
- Johnson's unbeaten run meets Almeida's urgent need to stop the slide.
- Quick punches, a close decision, a guillotine: Johnson has different gears.
- Opposite stances, equal reach, and a tricky battle for space.
Round 1 or the early part of round 2 looks like the likeliest stretch for things to open up, as both men test the distance and react to the first close exchanges.
Almeida has lost to Damian Pinas by knockout in round 1 and to Cezary Oleksiejczuk by unanimous decision since stopping Abdul Razak Alhassan with punches in round 1. The stance battle is worth watching: Johnson is a southpaw, Almeida is orthodox, and both have a reach of 74 inches despite Almeida being taller. The front foot position and straight punches could make the outside exchanges tense, while Johnson's guillotine gives Almeida something else to think about when they get close. Johnson needs to blend those threats without rushing; Almeida needs to keep space and avoid giving away easy entries.
The stakes are simple. Johnson wants to keep his unbeaten run intact, and Almeida wants a result that changes the conversation around his recent form.
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