A bantamweight bout between Daniil Donchenko and Andreas Gustafsson has been scheduled for UFC Baku on June 27, according to journalist Kevin K. Donchenko enters the fight with a 2-0 UFC record, while Gustafsson holds a 1-1 record in the promotion. The matchup represents an opportunity for both fighters to build momentum in the bantamweight division. Additional details about the fight card or bout placement have not been disclosed in the announcement.
A bantamweight clash between Daniil Donchenko and Andreas Gustafsson has been added to UFC Baku, slated for June 27, according to journalist Kevin K. Both fighters carry unfinished business in the promotion and will be looking to establish themselves further in the 135-pound division.
Donchenko is 24 years old and carries an overall professional record of 15-2-0 into the fight. He has gone 2-0 inside the UFC and brings a notably high striking output, landing 7.15 significant strikes per minute at 60 percent accuracy. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 71-inch reach, the orthodox fighter has shown a willingness to engage at a relentless pace.
Gustafsson, nicknamed Bane, is a 35-year-old Swede out of Vasteras Fight Club who holds a 1-1 UFC record and stands 12-3-0 overall. At six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, he carries a size advantage into the matchup. His numbers inside the Octagon stand out sharply: he lands 5.82 significant strikes per minute at an exceptional 71 percent accuracy, and he averages 6.19 takedowns per 15 minutes, making him a genuine dual threat on the feet and on the mat.
Why it matters
- Donchenko's high-volume striking will be tested against one of the more accurate fighters in the division
- Gustafsson's elite takedown rate poses a significant stylistic problem for a fighter whose ground statistics are modest
- A win for either man would push them toward more meaningful divisional positioning at bantamweight
- The UFC Baku card gains a competitive 135-pound contest with clear stakes for both competitors
