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UFC Welterweight

Daniil Donchenko VS Theodor Berggren

National Gymnastics Arena, Baku, Azerbaijan

Tale of the Tape

15-2-0 Record 8-5-0
24 Age 26
180 cm Height 182 cm
— Reach 190 cm
orthodox Stance switch
73% Finish rate 100%
60% KO rate 63%
13% Sub rate 38%

Result Summary

Daniil Donchenko def. Theodor Berggren TKO (punches) · R2 1:35

Daniil Donchenko stopped Theodor Berggren via TKO at 1:35 of round two in their welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 27, 2026. Donchenko spent the opening round methodically breaking Berggren down with leg kicks and body shots, steadily accumulating damage before the finish arrived early in the second. A head kick rocked Berggren and Donchenko swarmed with punches, forcing the referee to step in. The victory extended Donchenko's unbeaten run inside the Octagon to three consecutive wins. In his post-fight remarks, Donchenko called for a bout in Paris in September.

Fight Overview

TUF 33 winner Daniil Donchenko brings a 2-0 UFC ledger and legitimate one-punch power into Baku against Theodor "Simba" Berggren, a 26-year-old Swede making his promotional debut with eight wins and zero fights that have gone the distance. Both men are finishers at welterweight — Donchenko the harder-hitting brawler who dismantled Alex Morono with body kicks, Berggren the rangy pressure fighter who hunts stoppages the moment he sniffs blood — making a decision outcome feel unlikely from either angle.

Keys to Victory

Daniil Donchenko

  1. Use leg kicks and body work early to compromise Berggren's movement and sap his finishing power over three rounds.
  2. Leverage his wrestling athleticism to interrupt Berggren's rhythm, mix levels, and prevent sustained pressure from building.
  3. Stay disciplined between combinations, avoid trading in phone-booth exchanges where Berggren's ground-and-pound game thrives.

Theodor Berggren

  1. Establish distance with his 72-inch reach, using jabs and front kicks to prevent Donchenko from settling into his brawling game.
  2. Pursue early-round pressure the moment Donchenko is hurt, capitalizing on his tendency to absorb punishment when reckless.
  3. Drag the fight to the fence and work trips to access ground-and-pound, neutralizing Donchenko's striking power in top control.

Last 5 fights

Daniil Donchenko

  1. W Alex Morono Decision · R3 5:00 · 7 FEB 2026
  2. W Rodrigo Sezinando TKO · R1 4:27 · 13 SEPT 2025
  3. W Rustem Kudaibergenov Decision · R5 5:00 · 23 NOV 2024
  4. W Kanybek Janybekov Uulu Submission · R4 4:31 · 6 JUL 2024
  5. W Rustam Yusupov TKO · R1 2:45 · 15 MAR 2024

Theodor Berggren

  1. W Abdulatip Samedov TKO · R3 2:20 · 7 FEB 2026
  2. W Daniele Battaglia TKO · R2 4:44 · 4 OCT 2025
  3. L Leonardo Damiani Decision · R3 5:00 · 29 MAR 2025
  4. L Justin Burlinson Submission · R3 2:44 · 23 NOV 2024
  5. W Moein Ahmadi TKO · R1 1:36 · 7 SEPT 2024

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