UFC Fight Night 257: Pereira vs Daukaus - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Michel Pereira, the energetic Brazilian fighter, will face off against Kyle Daukaus in a middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night 257 in Shanghai, China. The event is set at Mercedes-Benz Arena with Pereira aiming to bounce back after his loss to Abusupiyan Magomedov. "The D'Arce Knight," Daukaus, will leverage momentum from his knockout victory against Canadian Keanan Patershuck.

Pereira debuted as a professional mixed martial artist on December 14, 2011. Daukaus joined the professional ranks later on June 18, 2016. Pereira lost his last fight by unanimous decision, highlighting vulnerabilities that could be exploited.

What time is Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus fight

Live coverage for the Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus main card will start at 03:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	03:00 AM	04:00 AM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	12:00 AM	01:00 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	07:00 AM	08:00 AM
Australia (AEDT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	06:00 PM	07:00 PM

The UFC Fight Night 257 event will take place on August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The event starts at 04:00 AM EST. The main card features Johnny Walker facing off against Mingyang Zhang.

On the undercard, Alex Pereira will fight Chris Daukaus in a middleweight bout scheduled for three rounds. This is not the main event, so the timing of their fight may vary depending on earlier matches.

Please note that ring walk times can change based on how long previous fights last. Make sure to check local listings for start times in your area to avoid missing any action.

Fighters Details

Michel Pereira

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 84.4 kg
Total Fights: 44
Record: 31 / 13 / 0

Kyle Daukaus

Nationality: United States
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 83.9 kg
Total Fights: 19
Record: 15 / 4 / 0

Michel Pereira faces Kyle Daukaus in a middleweight bout with no titles on the line.

Michel Pereira has a pro record of 31 wins, 13 losses, and no draws. He recently lost to Abusupiyan Magomedov by unanimous decision. Magomedov's record is strong, with 28 wins, suggesting high competition levels. Pereira's last bout indicates he struggles against top-tier opponents, which may impact his performance against a solid competitor like Daukaus.

Kyle Daukaus holds a fight record of 15 wins, 4 losses, and no draws. He recently won by knockout against Keanan Patershuck. Though Patershuck's record is modest, Daukaus's ability to secure a KO win suggests he possesses power and skill that could challenge Pereira effectively in this weight class.

How and where to watch the Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus Fight

You can watch Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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