It wasn't a popular fight, but Donte Johnson will be the answer to an important trivia question -- who scored the victory in the first-ever UFC fight to broadcast on CBS.
Johnson scored a victory over Cody Brundage in their UFC 326 prelim bout -- the first bout to air in a two-hour block that was simulcast on both Paramount+ and CBS.
Brundage controlled the action during the first round, catching Johnson coming in wildly with a power strike and countering with a takedown. Brundage was clearly dominant with positioning on the ground and was more accurate with his striking.
Johnson was ready for Brundage's ground game in the second, stuffing the takedown attempt. Johnson controlled the action in the second with strikes on the ground, as well as threatening a choke at one point.
After a close third round, all three judges scored the bout 29-28, with two judges giving the bout to Johnson.
Donte Johnson Defeats Cody Brundage In First UFC Bout On CBS At UFC 326
Johnson moves to 8-0, and he is 2-0 in the UFC since earning a contract on Dana White's Contender Series. He made his UFC debut in November, finishing Sedriques Dumas.
Brundage now falls to 11-9-1. He has lost three straight and is 1-4-1 (1 NC) in his last seven fights.