Daniil Donchenko (2-0 in UFC) will face Andreas Gustafsson (1-1 in UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026, according to a report from RealKevinK. Donchenko has won both of his UFC appearances so far. Gustafsson is coming off a mixed record in his UFC tenure with one win and one loss. The bout represents an opportunity for both fighters to establish themselves in the UFC ranks. No weight class was specified in the announcement.
Daniil Donchenko and Andreas Gustafsson have been booked to meet at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026, according to a report from RealKevinK.
Donchenko carries a 15-2-0 overall record into the contest and has gone a perfect 2-0 since joining the UFC roster. The 24-year-old orthodox fighter stands five-foot-eleven with a 71-inch reach and has shown a high-volume striking game, landing 7.15 significant strikes per minute at a 60 percent accuracy rate. His takedown output is minimal at under one per 15 minutes, suggesting he primarily operates on the feet.
Gustafsson, nicknamed Bane, is a 35-year-old Swede representing Vasteras Fight Club. He holds a 12-3-0 overall record and has gone 1-1 through his first two UFC appearances. At six-foot-one with a 73-inch reach, he holds a physical edge over Donchenko. His numbers are striking in both senses — he lands 5.82 significant strikes per minute at a remarkable 71 percent accuracy rate, and he also threatens heavily on the ground, averaging 6.19 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Donchenko's unbeaten UFC run gives him momentum, but Gustafsson's grappling volume poses a genuine stylistic challenge
- Gustafsson needs a bounce-back win after going 1-1 in the promotion; a loss would put his UFC future under pressure
- The age gap — 24 versus 35 — adds a long-term narrative to an already compelling contrast in styles
- No weight class has been confirmed, leaving the divisional stakes to be determined once the official announcement is made
