Kyle Daukaus Crushes Michel Pereira with 43-Second Knockout in UFC Shanghai Middleweight Clash – (Highlights)

Kyle Daukaus delivered a swift knockout against Michel Pereira in a middleweight bout at UFC Shanghai on August 23, 2025. The fight, held at Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China, aired live on ESPN+. Daukaus, returning to the UFC after two years, stopped Pereira, who was coming off two straight losses, in a stunning upset.

Round One

Daukaus opened with a sharp jab, catching Pereira early. Pereira threw a spinning kick that missed wide. Daukaus landed a heavy right hook at 30 seconds, dropping Pereira to the canvas. He swarmed with punches and elbows on the ground. Referee Marc Goddard stopped the fight at 0:43 as Pereira went limp from a final elbow.

Watch the highlights below:

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Kyle Daukaus’ overall MMA record is 16-4 with one no-contest. Michel Pereira’s overall MMA record is 31-14 with two no-contests.

Published on August 23, 2025 at 10:30 am

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