Michel Pereira Dominates Kyle Daukaus with First-Round TKO in Shanghai

Shanghai, China - At UFC Fight Night 257 on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, Michel Pereira showed his skills. He won against Kyle Daukaus by TKO (body strikes) at 2:15 of the first round.

Pereira, famous for his unique striking and athleticism, stunned Daukaus with a quick flurry to the body. This led to the stoppage. Pereira’s win ends his two-fight losing streak. Now, he’s back in the middleweight mix.

Daukaus returned to the UFC for the second time after three years. He tried to engage in grappling, but he couldn’t stop Pereira’s power and pace. Even though Daukaus is known as a submission expert, he didn’t get many takedown chances. In the end, he was finished.

The rest of the prelims saw strong showings from both new stars and veterans. This set up an exciting main card, ending with Johnny Walker facing Zhang Mingyang. The night in Shanghai marks another step in UFC’s global reach. It brings together top international talent and thrilling action.