Daniil Donchenko (UFC 2-0) will face Andreas Gustafsson (UFC 1-1) on June 27 at UFC Baku. The matchup was reported by RealKevinK. Donchenko has won both of his UFC appearances so far, while Gustafsson holds a 1-1 record in the promotion. The bout adds to the growing card for the UFC's event in Azerbaijan. No other details about the fight card were provided in the announcement.
Daniil Donchenko and Andreas Gustafsson are set to clash at UFC Baku on June 27, according to a report by RealKevinK, adding another matchup to the promotion's growing card in Azerbaijan.
Donchenko enters the fight riding a perfect 2-0 start in the UFC, with an overall professional record of 15-2-0. The 24-year-old orthodox fighter stands five-foot-eleven with a 71-inch reach and has been one of the more active strikers to emerge in his division, landing an impressive 7.15 significant strikes per minute at a 60 percent accuracy rate across his UFC appearances.
Gustafsson, nicknamed "Bane," brings a 12-3-0 professional record and a 1-1 mark inside the UFC. The 35-year-old Swede, who trains out of Vasteras Fight Club, stands six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach. His numbers paint a picture of a well-rounded threat — he lands 5.82 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 71 percent, while also averaging 6.19 takedowns per 15 minutes, suggesting a grappling-heavy approach that could prove difficult to manage on the feet.
Why it matters
- Donchenko's undefeated UFC run makes him a rising name to watch, and a loss here would set back his momentum significantly
- Gustafsson's elite takedown volume sets up a sharp stylistic contrast against Donchenko's high-output striking game
- The bout adds competitive depth to UFC Baku, the promotion's event in Azerbaijan, which continues to build its card ahead of the late-June date
- At 35, Gustafsson faces a younger, fast-rising opponent, giving the bout stakes for both men at different stages of their careers
