Overview
- Daniil Donchenko defeated Punahele Soriano by unanimous decision with judges scoring the fight 30-27, 30-27 and 29-28.
- Donchenko dropped Soriano with a heavy elbow in the opening round and then managed distance, mixed strikes and defended takedowns to stay in control for the rest of the bout.
- The victory at UFC Fight Night 287 in Paris on Saturday snapped Soriano's four-fight win streak and extended Donchenko's momentum in the UFC.
- Donchenko entered the fight 3-0 in the UFC and 14-2 overall while Soriano came in 7-4 in the promotion with notable past wins over Miguel Baeza and Uros Medic.
- Donchenko signaled he wants bigger matchups next and called out potential opponents, a development that could push him into higher-profile fights if the UFC awards him a top-15 ranking.