Daniil Donchenko defeated Theodor Berggren by TKO via strikes at UFC Baku, finishing the fight at the 1:35 mark of the second round. The victory was punctuated by a devastating head kick that set up the stoppage sequence.
Daniil Donchenko earned a second-round TKO stoppage over Theodor "Simba" Berggren at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026, finishing the Swedish fighter at the 1:35 mark of round two with a devastating head kick that opened the door for the winning strike sequence.
Donchenko, just 24 years old, continues to look like one of the more dangerous finishers on the roster. The orthodox striker holds a 15-2 record and brings elite output to the cage, landing 7.15 significant strikes per minute at a remarkable 60 percent accuracy. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 71-inch reach, he combines volume with precision in a way that gives opponents little time to settle into a rhythm.
Berggren, also five-foot-eleven but carrying a longer 75-inch reach, entered the fight at 8-4 representing Sweden out of team Renyi. The 26-year-old switch-hitter had the physical tools to cause problems, but he was unable to withstand the finishing sequence Donchenko put together in the second round.
Why it matters
- Donchenko's 15-2 record and elite striking output at age 24 signal a fighter moving firmly into contention
- The head kick finish highlights his knockout power alongside his already notable volume and accuracy
- Berggren's reach advantage proved irrelevant as Donchenko closed distance and forced the stoppage inside two rounds
