Daniil Donchenko stops Berggren with second-round TKO at UFC Baku
Daniil Donchenko stopped Theodor Berggren with a second-round TKO at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026, landing a flush head kick after heavy leg and body work, then swarming with punches until the referee intervened at 1:35 of round two. The welterweight result extends the TUF 33 winner's UFC run and validates his status as a -500 pre-fight favorite.
The bout opened UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. Donchenko entered as the more experienced UFC fighter, while Berggren made his promotional debut after a two-fight win streak outside the organization.
Key Takeaways
- Daniil Donchenko defeated Theodor Berggren by TKO (head kick and punches) at 1:35 of round two.
- Donchenko controlled the fight with leg kicks, body shots, and pressure before the fight-ending head kick.
- The win marks Donchenko's third victory under the UFC banner, including his TUF 33 finale.
- Pre-fight odds listed Donchenko at -500 and Berggren at +360, with a TKO/KO outcome widely expected.
- UFC.com posted highlight footage of the finish from UFC Baku on June 27, 2026.
How did Daniil Donchenko finish Theodor Berggren?
According to Cageside Press, the opening round was a striking showcase. Donchenko traded leg kicks, mixed in a right hook to the body, and pressed forward while Berggren struggled in the clinch.
Donchenko nearly swept Berggren off his feet with a brutal leg kick before the horn. In round two, he continued combinations ending with low kicks. After investing heavily to the legs and body, Berggren did not see the head kick coming.
The kick landed flush and dropped Berggren. Donchenko swarmed with punches, dropped him again, and forced the stoppage. Official result: Daniil Donchenko def. Theodor Berggren by TKO (head kick and punches), Round 2, 1:35.
Why did this UFC Baku result matter for Donchenko?
Donchenko, 24, entered as a kickboxer with a 79% finishing rate and a 14-2 record, per pre-fight reporting. He won The Ultimate Fighter 33 in August and had already beaten Rodrigo Sezinando and Alex Morono in the UFC.
Saturday's finish gave him a third win under the UFC banner when counting his TUF 33 finale. For fight fans tracking prospects in our Fintech & Crypto Alerts section, the stoppage reinforced why oddsmakers installed him as the clear favorite.
What did the betting markets expect before the fight?
BetMGM listed Donchenko at -500 and Berggren at +360 ahead of UFC Baku. The preview predicted a TKO/KO win for Donchenko, citing his striking edge and one-punch knockout power.
Berggren, 26, brought a grappling-heavy style and a 100% finishing rate into his octagon debut. The analysis noted that when opponents defended his takedowns, his cardio could fade in later rounds. Donchenko ended the fight well before that scenario developed.
Where can you watch the UFC Baku finish?
UFC.com published highlight video titled "Daniil Donchenko Finishes Berggren In The Second Round | UFC Baku." The clip shows welterweight Donchenko TKO'ing Berggren in round two at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres on June 27, 2026.
The bout was part of the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku. Donchenko's post-fight interview from the event was also featured on the official UFC event page.