Daniil Donchenko Rocks Berggren, Scores Second-Round TKO in Baku
27-06-26

Daniil Donchenko continued his perfect UFC run with a second-round TKO win over Theodor Berggren at UFC Fight Night 280.

Donchenko stopped Berggren at 1:35 of Round 2 in their welterweight bout at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. Referee Herb Dean waved it off after Donchenko rocked Berggren with a head kick and followed up with strikes.

Speaking after the fight, Donchenko declared, "I showed that I am real ultimate fighter," before calling for his next assignment. "I go for a war always. Give me a fight at UFC Paris, let's go."

With the victory, Donchenko improved to 14-2 in MMA and 3-0 in the UFC, extending his streak to three straight wins since capturing Season 33 of "The Ultimate Fighter." Berggren, competing in his first UFC bout, fell to 8-4 overall and 0-1 in the promotion.

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