What time is UFC Fight Night 257 Tonight? Pereira vs Daukaus - Start times, Schedules, Fight Card

Michel Pereira faces Kyle Daukaus in a middleweight bout at UFC Fight Night 257, an event set at Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai, China. Johnny Walker and Mingyang Zhang take center stage for the main event in the same tournament.

Michel Pereira hails from Brazil and holds 31 wins compared to 13 losses throughout his career. Known as "Demolidor," he recently lost by unanimous decision against Abusupiyan Magomedov. His upcoming fight requires perseverance after this prior defeat against an equally experienced fighter.

Kyle Daukaus is an American fighter who bounced back strongly after defeating Keanan Patershuck via knockout. With 15 wins, he stands poised for tonight’s bout against the spirited Pereira in their shared middleweight circle.

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

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

One of the undercard fights is between Pereira and Daukaus in the middleweight division. This fight is not the main event but adds excitement to the card. The fight consists of three rounds.

The start time for Pereira vs Daukaus may change depending on how long earlier fights last. Fans should keep this in mind when planning to watch.

For viewers around the world, it's important to check local start times due to time zone differences. Refer to the provided table for accurate timing in your country.

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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Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus Betting Odds

Favorite: Michel Pereira : 1.4 (-245)
Underdog: Kyle Daukaus : 3.1 (+215)

Method of victory	Michel Pereira	Kyle Daukaus
By KO/TKO or disqualification	2.6 (+160)	14.0 (+1300)
By decision or technical decision	3.4 (+240)	7.0 (+600)

Michel Pereira is the favorite with decimal odds of 1.4 and a moneyline of -245. This means betting $245 on Pereira could earn you a $100 profit. Kyle Daukaus stands as the underdog at 3.1, meaning a $100 bet could yield a $215 return. Betting on Daukaus by KO/TKO offers lucrative odds of 14.0. If you see the fight going to a decision, choose Pereira with 3.4 or Daukaus at 7.0 odds by points or decision. Compare the risk of potential outcomes before placing your bet.