Kyle Daukaus
The D'Arce Knight
USA
Another instant stoppage win
Daukaus defeated Gerald Meerschaert via submission (brabo choke) at 0:50 of Round 1 at UFC 322 on Saturday in New York City.
ANALYSIS
Too easy. Facing an opponent unable to defend himself on the feet, Daukaus was able to turn two huge strikes into a knockdown just seconds into the fight. From there, he brilliantly clamped on one of his signature chokes which closed the show. A win over Meerschaert means less than nothing in the grand scheme of things here at the end of 2025, but Daukaus once again showed that he probably never should have been cut from the UFC about three years ago. He's won six straight since, including back-to-back first-round stoppage victories since returning to the company in August.
Too easy. Facing an opponent unable to defend himself on the feet, Daukaus was able to turn two huge strikes into a knockdown just seconds into the fight. From there, he brilliantly clamped on one of his signature chokes which closed the show. A win over Meerschaert means less than nothing in the grand scheme of things here at the end of 2025, but Daukaus once again showed that he probably never should have been cut from the UFC about three years ago. He's won six straight since, including back-to-back first-round stoppage victories since returning to the company in August.
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Scheduled for UFC 322
Daukaus is set to fight against Gerald Meerschaert in a middleweight bout at UFC 322 on Nov. 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The 32-year-old American is set to return to the Octagon after defeating Michel Pereira via TKO (punches) at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 23. Daukaus holds a professional record of 16-4-0 (one no contest) and has won three consecutive bouts dating back to February 2024.
The 32-year-old American is set to return to the Octagon after defeating Michel Pereira via TKO (punches) at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 23. Daukaus holds a professional record of 16-4-0 (one no contest) and has won three consecutive bouts dating back to February 2024.
Logs upset KO and bonus
Daukaus defeated Michel Pereira via KO (punches and elbows) at 0:43 of Round 1 at UFC Shanghai on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Daukaus announced his return to the UFC in triumphant fashion, showing that the gains made on the regional circuit between stints were indeed legitimate. An aggressive Pereira rushed him early on, but Daukaus clipped him with a short right hook that sent him to the canvas. He pounced and finished the job with some brutal elbows that put his opponent out cold before referee Marc Goddard could rush in. The finish would go on to earn him one of four $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening. Perhaps the 32-year-old is here to stay this time around.
Daukaus announced his return to the UFC in triumphant fashion, showing that the gains made on the regional circuit between stints were indeed legitimate. An aggressive Pereira rushed him early on, but Daukaus clipped him with a short right hook that sent him to the canvas. He pounced and finished the job with some brutal elbows that put his opponent out cold before referee Marc Goddard could rush in. The finish would go on to earn him one of four $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses awarded on the evening. Perhaps the 32-year-old is here to stay this time around.
Set for UFC return as replacement
Daukaus will face Michel Pereira at UFC Shanghai on Aug. 23 as the replacement of Marco Tulio (undisclosed), Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Daukaus was removed from the UFC roster in Jan. 2023, but he's worked his way back and went 5-1 in minor promotions to secure a spot on the UFC roster once again. He went 2-4 with one NC in his previous UFC stint, though he hasn't stepped in an octagon in the promotion since losing to Eryk Anders on Dec. 3, 2022.
Daukaus was removed from the UFC roster in Jan. 2023, but he's worked his way back and went 5-1 in minor promotions to secure a spot on the UFC roster once again. He went 2-4 with one NC in his previous UFC stint, though he hasn't stepped in an octagon in the promotion since losing to Eryk Anders on Dec. 3, 2022.
No longer with UFC
Daukaus was removed from the UFC roster Wednesday after his contract wasn't renewed by the promotion, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Daukaus made his UFC debut in June 2020 and went 2-4 with a no contest during the past two-plus years. He went out with a whimper, having lost his last two bouts to Eryk Anders and Roman Dolidze despite entering as the favorite for both fights.
Daukaus made his UFC debut in June 2020 and went 2-4 with a no contest during the past two-plus years. He went out with a whimper, having lost his last two bouts to Eryk Anders and Roman Dolidze despite entering as the favorite for both fights.
Dreadful effort as favorite
Daukaus lost to Eryk Anders via TKO (punches) at 2:45 of Round 2 at UFC on ESPN 42 on Saturday in Orlando.
ANALYSIS
It was another dreadful performance from Daukaus, who has shown far more bad than good since his June 2020 UFC debut. This latest stinker came as a -230 favorite. Daukaus spent the entirety of the bout serving as a punching bag for Anders. Kyle's biggest issue during his time with the company, particularly of late, has been how often he gets hit and how poorly he handles it when he does. Daukaus has never really been able to get to his ground game because he's so ineffective on the feet. Now 1-3 (1NC) in his past five fights dating back to May 2021, time is running out for the 29-year-old Pennsylvania native.
It was another dreadful performance from Daukaus, who has shown far more bad than good since his June 2020 UFC debut. This latest stinker came as a -230 favorite. Daukaus spent the entirety of the bout serving as a punching bag for Anders. Kyle's biggest issue during his time with the company, particularly of late, has been how often he gets hit and how poorly he handles it when he does. Daukaus has never really been able to get to his ground game because he's so ineffective on the feet. Now 1-3 (1NC) in his past five fights dating back to May 2021, time is running out for the 29-year-old Pennsylvania native.