Daniil Donchenko (2-0 in UFC) will face Andreas Gustafsson (1-1 in UFC) on June 27 at UFC Baku. The bout was reported by insider RealKevinK. Donchenko enters with two wins in the UFC, while Gustafsson holds a 1-1 record in the promotion. The matchup adds to the growing card for the organization's event in Baku. Further details about the weight class or fight position on the card were not provided in the original report.
A light heavyweight matchup between Daniil Donchenko and Andreas Gustafsson has been added to UFC Baku, scheduled for June 27, according to a report from insider RealKevinK.
Donchenko, 24, carries a perfect 15-2-0 professional record into the bout, going 2-0 since arriving in the UFC. The orthodox striker stands five-foot-eleven with a 71-inch reach and has been one of the more active offensive fighters in his division, landing an impressive 7.15 significant strikes per minute at a 60 percent accuracy rate. His grappling output is limited, averaging fewer than one takedown per 15 minutes, suggesting he prefers to do his work on the feet.
Gustafsson, nicknamed "Bane," is a 35-year-old Swede representing Vasteras Fight Club who holds a 12-3-0 overall record and sits at 1-1 inside the octagon. At six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, he brings a notable size advantage over his opponent. His numbers are striking in their own right — he lands 5.82 significant strikes per minute at a remarkable 71 percent accuracy, among the higher accuracy figures seen at any level of the sport. He also averages 6.19 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a serious dual threat despite recording no submission attempts.
Why it matters
- Donchenko's unbeaten UFC run makes him a name to watch in a deep division, and a loss here would set back his momentum significantly
- Gustafsson's elite takedown volume against a striker-first opponent creates a sharp stylistic contrast
- A win for either man would strengthen their case for a divisional ranking, adding urgency to what looks like a competitive mid-card fight
- The bout further rounds out the UFC's debut or continued presence in Baku, a card still taking shape
