Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus Pick, 08/23/2025 Predictions UFC Shanghai Odds
Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus
UFC Shanghai
Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Michel Pereira will face off against Kyle Daukaus at UFC Shanghai on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The moneyline has Pereira priced at -260 while Daukaus is coming in at +220.
Michel "Demolidor" Pereira comes into this fight with a record of 31-13-0 (2 NC). The 31-year-old weighs in at 185 lbs and stands in at 6'1". The orthodox fighter extends his reach 73". Kyle Daukaus measures 6'3" and records a weight of 186 lbs. The southpaw fighter looks to add a win to his career record of 15-4-0 (1 NC). The 32-year-old reaches 76". Regarding significant strikes, Michel Pereira lands 4.50 per min while Kyle Daukaus is landing 3.22 significant strikes per minute. Pereira connects on 52% of the significant strikes he throws and Daukaus lands 52%. Regarding defending in the cage, "Demolidor" takes 4.33 significant strikes per min and Daukaus absorbs 2.94. Pereira also thwarts 51% of the significant strikes that are aimed in his direction while Daukaus curbs 42% of the shots thrown in his direction.
| UFC Shanghai | Michel Pereira | Kyle Daukaus |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -260 | +220 |
| Record | 31-13-0 (2 NC) | 15-4-0 (1 NC) |
| Average Fight Time | 11:09 | 9:43 |
| Height | 6'1" | 6'3" |
| Weight | 185 lbs | 186 lbs |
| Reach | 73" | 76" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.50 | 3.22 |
| Striking Accuracy | 52% | 52% |
Regarding wrestling, Michel Pereira is the lesser skilled wrestler as he takes his opponents to the canvas 1.14 times per 15 min. Pereira is finishing his takedown attempts on 52% of his tries and is stuffing 76% of all takedowns attempted on him. Daukaus is finishing his takedown tries on 25% of the takedowns he tries and stuffing 82% of the attempts against him. Regarding going for the sub, Pereira is less likely to go for the finish by trying 0.7 subs per 15 minutes while Daukaus tries 1.9 subs per 15 min.
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In his last bout, Michel Pereira went up against Abus Magomedov and was on the losing end of this fight by unanimous decision in round 3. Magomedov ended up landing 83 of 140 total strikes that he threw in that fight. Pereira walked away from this fight having landed 74 of 169 total strikes. In regard to significant strikes, Magomedov landed 78 of 134, giving him a percentage of 58%. He finished the fight landing 53 of 99 significant strikes directed at the head. On the other side, Pereira ended up landing 43% of the significant strikes he threw by landing 73 of 168. Of all the significant strikes, he landed 27 of 90 aimed at the head. 92% of the significant strikes connected on by Magomedov and 98% of them landed by Pereira were tallied at a distance.
In the last fight for Kyle Daukaus, he squared up with Eryk Anders and ended up taking the loss by punches to the head in round 2. Anders ended up landing 46% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance while Daukaus ended up landing 94% of the significant strikes he attempted from distance. Daukaus ended up connecting on 46% of the significant strikes he attempted by landing 37 of 79. He ended up landing 14 of 55 significant strikes to the head. Anders connected on 49 of 94 significant strikes in that battle. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he landed 27 of 70 to the head. Discussing total strikes thrown in that contest, Anders connected on 97 of 159 while Daukaus connected on 38 of 83 total strikes.
Other fights on the card to watch out for
One more match to look forward to is when Yizha goes up against Westin Wilson. Yizha steps into the cage holding a record of 25-5-0. The 28-year-old weighs in at 145 lbs and measures 5'7". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 71". Wilson comes in at 6'1" and weighs in at 146 lbs. The southpaw fighter comes into this fight with a record of 17-9-0. The 36-year-old has a wingspan of 73". In the grappling category, Yizha takes his opponents to the mat 3.54 times per 3 rds while Westin Wilson gets a takedown 1.68 times per 3 rounds. Regarding striking, Yizha is connecting on 2.80 strikes per minute and landing 44% of the strikes that he attempts. The other guy in this fight is Westin Wilson, who connects on 33% of the strikes he attempts and connects for an average of 1.68 per min.
If you're into fun fights, you're going to want to see when SuYoung You is set to square up in the Octagon against Xiao Long. Long walks into the Octagon with a record of 27-9-0. The 27-year-old tips the scales at 135 lbs and measures 5'8". The orthodox fighter reaches 70". You stands 5'6" and tips the scales at 136 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a win to his career record of 15-3-0 (2 NC). The 29-year-old reaches 65". Regarding takedowns, Xiao Long is thwarting 77% of the takedowns his opponents try and is taking his opponents to the mat on 25% of his tries. You is finishing his takedowns on 55% of his tries and is able to defend against 66% of the takedowns his opponents try. Concerning striking, Long is absorbing 4.27 strikes per minute while he deals 5.40 strikes per min. You, on the other side, takes 1.32 strikes/min and is dishing out 1.88 per minute.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Michel Pereira (-260)
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