The first fight on today’s Prelims for UFC 334 pits Donte Johnson against Cesar Almeida in a three-round contest. This bout is a 190-pound catchweight fight because it was made on short notice. Johnson, 27, is 9-0 with eight finishes, while Almeida’s record currently stands at 7-3 with five knockouts. The UFC 334 Prelims start at 7:00 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Check out my best bet below for Donte Johnson vs. Cesar Almeida at tonight’s UFC 334 event.
Donte Johnson to Win by KO/TKO/DQ (+110)
Almeida has suffered two consecutive losses to Damian Pinas and Cezary Oleksiejczuk. His last win came in January 2025 against Abdul Razak Alhassan. Almeida has competed in the UFC since April 2024 and has gone 3-3 in the promotion. Johnson is an impressive prospect who has won his first three fights in the UFC. In 2026, Johnson is 2-0, with his most recent win coming by first-round knockout against Eric McConico at UFC 330 in August. In this fight, Almeida is five inches taller, but Johnson closes the gap in standing reach as they both have a 74″.
On the feet, Almeida averages more significant strikes per minute (3.73 vs. 3.36) and has the edge in accuracy (60% vs. 46%). Johnson possesses an elite 61% defensive rate on the feet. Johnson has won three of his last four fights in the first or second round, landing only 11, 10, and 15 significant strikes in those contests.
Johnson is a -218 favorite with Almeida being a +180 underdog for this fight on DraftKings Sportsbook. This contest has an over/under of 1.5 rounds with the over at -140 and the under is +110. But since seven of Johnson’s nine victories have come by knockout, I’m taking “Lockjaw” to win by KO/TKO/DQ at +110. With Johnson’s aggressive nature and fast pace, he has the tools to break down Almeida in this bout leading to a knockout.
