Daniil Donchenko (UFC 2-0) and Andreas Gustafsson (UFC 1-1) will face each other on June 27 at UFC Baku, according to insider RealKevinK. Donchenko has won both of his UFC appearances so far, while Gustafsson has split his two UFC bouts. The fight adds another matchup to the UFC's first event in Baku. No additional details about the weight class or card placement were provided in the announcement. The source appears reliable based on the reference to RealKevinK, a known MMA insider.
A bout between Daniil Donchenko and Andreas Gustafsson has been reported for UFC Baku on June 27, with MMA insider RealKevinK announcing the matchup as part of the promotion's first-ever event in the Azerbaijani capital. The weight class and card position have not yet been confirmed.
Donchenko arrives with a perfect 15-2-0 overall record and has gone 2-0 since entering the UFC, winning both of his octagon appearances. The 24-year-old orthodox striker stands five-foot-eleven with a 71-inch reach and has been one of the more active offensive fighters on the roster, landing 7.15 significant strikes per minute at a 60 percent accuracy rate. His takedown output of 0.77 per 15 minutes suggests he primarily operates on the feet.
Gustafsson, nicknamed Bane, brings a 12-3-0 professional record into the fight and has split his two UFC outings at one win and one loss. The 35-year-old Swede representing Vasteras Fight Club is the larger man at six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach. His numbers point to a high-volume, efficient striking game — 5.82 significant strikes landed per minute at a striking accuracy of 71 percent — combined with an active wrestling attack of 6.19 takedown attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Donchenko's unbeaten UFC run makes him a rising name, and a third consecutive win would push him firmly into divisional rankings contention.
- Gustafsson's blend of sharp striking accuracy and heavy takedown volume creates a genuinely complex stylistic test for the younger Donchenko.
- The card is a landmark event for the UFC in Baku, and each added bout raises its competitive profile ahead of the June date.
