Daniil Donchenko was seen weighing 87.7 kg (193.3 pounds) ahead of his UFC Baku bout, representing a rehydration gain of 23.3 pounds above the welterweight limit.
Daniil Donchenko was spotted on the scale at 87.7 kilograms — 193.3 pounds — ahead of his upcoming bout at UFC Baku, confirming a rehydration gain of 23.3 pounds above the 170-pound welterweight limit.
Donchenko, 24, enters the fight carrying a 15-2 record and has quickly established himself as one of the more dangerous strikers in the welterweight division. The orthodox-stance fighter stands five-foot-eleven with a 71-inch reach and lands an impressive 7.15 significant strikes per minute at a 60 percent accuracy rate — numbers that place him among the division's most efficient volume strikers. His grappling output is modest by comparison, averaging 0.77 takedowns per 15 minutes and recording no submission attempts, which underlines his preference for keeping fights standing.
Why it matters
- A 23-plus-pound rehydration suggests Donchenko is competing at a significant size advantage come fight night, a common but notable strategic element at welterweight.
- His elite striking volume and accuracy make him a threat from the opening bell once fully rehydrated and recovered.
- The UFC Baku card marks another high-profile opportunity for the 24-year-old to build on a résumé that already shows only two career losses.
