Donte Johnson Submits Sedriques Dumas with Guillotine
Donte Johnson defeated Sedriques Dumas by guillotine-choke submission at 1:25 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night: Garcia vs. Onama on November 1, 2025, in Las Vegas.
Official result
Johnson secured the guillotine choke at 1:25 of Round 2.
Johnson’s Composure Turns the Tide
The opening round saw Dumas come out swinging, landing heavy kicks and pushing the pace. Johnson absorbed the early damage and began to find his rhythm late in the round, using feints and footwork to draw Dumas into grappling exchanges.
In Round 2, Johnson capitalized on a scramble, took Dumas’ back, and locked in a deep rear-naked choke. Dumas had no escape. The tap came quickly, and Johnson walked away with his third career submission and a rising reputation as a finisher.
Dumas’ Aggression Backfires
Sedriques Dumas entered the bout with knockout power and a reputation for wild exchanges, but his inability to control the grappling range cost him. Johnson’s timing and ground control exposed a gap in Dumas’ defensive grappling, handing him his second straight loss.
Middleweight Division Watch: Johnson Rising
With the win, Donte Johnson improves to 9-1 and continues to build momentum in a division stacked with killers. His ability to survive early storms and finish fights makes him a compelling matchup for fellow prospects like Roman Kopylov or Jacob Malkoun.
Conclusion
Donte Johnson’s second-round rear-naked choke over Sedriques Dumas wasn’t just a win—it was a warning. In a sport where one mistake can end the night, Johnson capitalized with ruthless precision. UFC Fight Night crowned finishers, and Johnson proved he’s ready for the next level.
