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Daniil Donchenko

Peso welter Division

14-2-0 (W-L-D)

9

Victorias por nocaut

2

Gana por Sumisión

5

Primeros acabados redondos

Daniil Donchenko
  • Last fight

    Alex Morono
    Vencer
    Daniil Donchenko

    Morono vs Donchenko

    Feb. 7, 2026

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Learn more about Daniil Donchenko's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Korosten, Ukraine
Trenes en
Syndicate MMA and Tiger Muay Thai
Estilo de lucha
Kickboxer
Años
24
Alto
71.00
Peso
171.00
Debut del octágono
Aug. 16, 2025
Alcance
71.00
Alcance de la pierna
42.00
  • Team Cormier on TUF 33
     
  • Pro since 2019
     
  • Nine wins by KO, two by submission (RNC, Triangle)
     
  • Five first round finishes
     
  • On seven-fight winning streak
     
  • Has 18-2 pro record in Muay Thai/Kickboxing

UFC Fight Night (2/7/26) Donchenko won a three round unanimous decision over Alex Morono

UFC Fight Night (9/13/25) Donchenko stopped Rodrigo Sezinando via strikes at 4:27 of the first round to win The Ultimate Fighter Season 33 welterweight final

 

The Ultimate Fighter, Season 33

Semifinals – Donchenko defeated Matt Dixon via first-round TKO

Quarterfinals – Donchenko defeated Richard Martins via two-round unanimous decision 

When and why did you start training for fighting? To stand for myself. I’m from a small city so I have to be able to fight

What professional titles have you held? NAIZA LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? 

  • KICKBOXING WAKO K-1 World Cup winner (71 kg) 2019
  • KICKBOXING WAKO K-1 Champions of Ukraine(71 kg)
  • Silver medalist of Ukraine IFMA Championship (71 kg)
  • Champion of Ukraine in MMA (FREE-FIGHT)
  • KICKBOXING WAKO K-1 World Cup bronze winner (71 kg) 2021
  • KICKBOXING WAKO K-1 and Low Kick European Cup winner x2  (75 kg) 2021

Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? Purple Belt in BJJ

What has been your toughest fight to date and why? The second fight with Kanybek in Kazakhstan because the opponent missed weight of 2 kilos, and I had a huge staph infection on my back during the fight.

Who is your favorite fighter and why? My favorite fighter it’s Rafael “Ataman” Fiziev Because we pursue the same goal in the cage.

Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My heroes it’s all Ukrainian soldiers who ready to die in any moment to protect the country and the land!

Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? I want to use my platform and audience to help my family and all the people in Ukraine during this difficult time for my country.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I had one year of linguistics and then dropped off. 

What was your job before you started fighting? Private coach and waiter.

Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I'm madly in love with aquarium fish, and as far as I know, I don't have any children yet :)

What is the one thing that you want UFC fans around the world to know about you? I want every MMA fan in the world to know that when Donchenko steps into the cage, it will be very exciting and no opponent will have an easy time! I want people to talk about me like they talk about Max Holloway, who is one of the most exciting fighters on the planet.