UFC Fight Night: Alex Morono vs Daniil Donchenko Preview & Prediction
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A classic veteran-versus-prospect matchup anchors the featured prelim at welterweight, with seasoned UFC campaigner Alex Morono welcoming fast-rising prospect Daniil Donchenko to a major test under the bright lights.
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UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira main card
Mario Bautista vs Vinicius Oliveira (Bantamweight)
Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi (Flyweight)
Jailton Almeida vs Rizvan Kuniev (Heavyweight)
Michał Oleksiejczuk vs Marc-Andre Barriault (Middleweight)
Jean Matsumoto vs Farid Basharat (Bantamweight)
Dustin Jacoby vs Julius Walker (Light Heavyweight)
UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs Oliveira prelims
Alex Morono vs Daniil Donchenko (Welterweight)
Bruna Brasil vs Ketlen Souza (Women’s Strawweight)
Said Nurmagomedov vs Javid Basharat (Bantamweight)
Wang Cong vs Eduarda Moura (Women’s Flyweight)
Muin Gafurov vs Jakub Wiklacz (Bantamweight)
Klaudia Syguła vs Priscila Cachoeira (Women’s Bantamweight)
Nikolay Veretennikov vs Jose Henrique Souza (Middleweight)
Alex Morono: Battle-tested Texan with grit and guile
Alex Morono enters this bout with a professional record of (24-12-0, 1 NC). The 35-year-old American, fighting out of Houston, has quietly built one of the more respectable résumés in the modern welterweight division. Since joining the UFC a decade ago, Morono has consistently delivered action-heavy performances while sharing the cage with a wide range of contenders, veterans, and rising prospects.
Despite holding a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Morono remains a pocket boxer at heart. He is at his most comfortable in close-range exchanges, where his awkward timing and underrated power can catch opponents off guard. On the mat, he is genuinely dangerous, particularly with his guillotine choke, sweeps, and back takes. However, his tendency to hunt submissions while defending takedowns has often left him vulnerable to being grounded and controlled. Recent losses have highlighted concerns about durability against younger, faster, and more explosive punchers, though Morono’s toughness and experience continue to make him a difficult assignment for anyone.
Daniil Donchenko: Explosive Ukrainian prospect with momentum
Daniil Donchenko steps into the featured prelim with a record of (12-2) and represents the new generation at just 24 years old. The Ukrainian welterweight has quickly gained attention for his physical tools, explosiveness, and raw upside. Still relatively untested at the elite level, Donchenko nevertheless looks the part of a future contender.
A powerful sprawl-and-brawl stylist, Donchenko thrives when he can move forward behind sharp punches and physical pressure. His striking is most effective when he commits to combinations rather than single shots, and while his defensive footwork remains a work in progress, his instincts in the pocket are impressive for his age. Athletically gifted and physically strong, he has relied more on explosiveness than refined wrestling technique, but that has been more than sufficient so far. His emphatic stoppage of Rodrigo Sezinando in the first round during his debut showcased both his strength and his ability to capitalise ruthlessly when opponents overextend.
Alex Morono vs Daniil Donchenko prediction
This matchup represents a clear clash of eras. Morono brings veteran savvy, toughness, and a deep well of experience, but his historical struggles against fast, powerful counter punchers loom large in this pairing. Donchenko’s speed, strength, and explosiveness align directly with the kind of stylistic profile that has given Morono problems in the past.
While Morono remains dangerous in scrambles and capable of punishing mistakes, Donchenko’s pressure, physicality, and improving combination striking should allow him to dictate the tempo. If Donchenko stays disciplined, avoids extended grappling exchanges, and forces Morono into repeated pocket exchanges, the damage is likely to accumulate quickly.
Prediction: Daniil Donchenko to win by KO/TKO
