Kyle Daukaus
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Kyle Daukaus ( DAW-kəs; born February 27, 1993) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He formerly competed in Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC), where he is the former two-time Middleweight Champion. He is also the younger brother of former UFC fighter Chris Daukaus.
Infobox
Born
(1993-02-27) February 27, 1993 (age 32)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Other names
The D'Arce Knight
Height
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight
185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
Division
Middleweight
Reach
76 in (193 cm)
Fighting out of
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Team
The Forge MMA
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple belt in Muay Thai under Duane Ludwig
Years active
2017–present
Total
21
Wins
16
By knockout
2
By submission
11
By decision
2
Losses
4
No contests
1
Tables
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
22 matches
By knockout
17 wins
2
4 losses
2
By submission
By submission
22 matches
By submission
17 wins
12
4 losses
0
By decision
By decision
22 matches
By decision
17 wins
3
4 losses
2
No contests
No contests
22 matches
No contests
17 wins
1
| 22 matches | 17 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 2 |
| By submission | 12 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| No contests | 1 | |
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–4 (1)
Opponent
Gerald Meerschaert
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
UFC 322
Date
November 15, 2025
Round
1
Time
0:50
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–4 (1)
Opponent
Michel Pereira
Method
KO (punches and elbows)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang
Date
August 23, 2025
Round
1
Time
0:43
Location
Shanghai, China
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–4 (1)
Opponent
Keanan Patershuk
Method
KO (punches)
Event
Cage Fury FC 132
Date
June 14, 2024
Round
1
Time
1:24
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Notes
Defended the Cage Fury FC Middleweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–4 (1)
Opponent
Sean Connor Fallon
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
Cage Fury FC 129
Date
February 9, 2024
Round
3
Time
3:45
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Notes
Defended the Cage Fury FC Middleweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–4 (1)
Opponent
Gregg Ellis
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Cage Fury FC 124
Date
September 2, 2023
Round
4
Time
5:00
Location
Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States
Notes
Won the Cage Fury FC Middleweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–4 (1)
Opponent
Robert Gidron
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Cage Fury FC 120
Date
June 16, 2023
Round
1
Time
4:59
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
11–4 (1)
Opponent
Eryk Anders
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland
Date
December 3, 2022
Round
2
Time
2:45
Location
Orlando, Florida, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
11–3 (1)
Opponent
Roman Dolidze
Method
KO (knee and punches)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett
Date
June 18, 2022
Round
1
Time
1:13
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–2 (1)
Opponent
Jamie Pickett
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill
Date
February 19, 2022
Round
1
Time
4:59
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Catchweight (195 lb) bout. Performance of the Night.
NC
NC
Res.
NC
Record
10–2 (1)
Opponent
Kevin Holland
Method
NC (accidental clash of heads)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker
Date
October 2, 2021
Round
1
Time
3:43
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Accidental clash of heads knocked Holland unconscious.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
10–2
Opponent
Phil Hawes
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson
Date
May 8, 2021
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–1
Opponent
Dustin Stoltzfus
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 255
Date
November 21, 2020
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
9–1
Opponent
Brendan Allen
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker
Date
June 27, 2020
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Nolan Norwood
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
Cage Fury FC 81
Date
February 1, 2020
Round
2
Time
4:36
Location
Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States
Notes
Defended the Cage Fury FC Middleweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Stephen Regman
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
Cage Fury FC 78
Date
September 21, 2019
Round
2
Time
0:52
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Notes
Defended the Cage Fury FC Middleweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Michael Lombardo
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Dana White's Contender Series 18
Date
June 25, 2019
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Jonavin Webb
Method
Technical Submission (brabo choke)
Event
Cage Fury FC 72
Date
February 16, 2019
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Notes
Won the vacant Cage Fury FC Middleweight Championship
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Dustin Long
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Ring of Combat 66
Date
November 16, 2018
Round
1
Time
2:51
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Elijah Gbollie
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Art of War Cage Fighting 5
Date
February 16, 2018
Round
2
Time
4:30
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Tyler Bayer
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
Cage Fury FC 69
Date
December 16, 2017
Round
2
Time
2:32
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Kyle Walker
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
KOTC: Regulator
Date
July 1, 2017
Round
1
Time
1:41
Location
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Dino Juklo
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Asylum Fight League 53
Date
February 18, 2017
Round
1
Time
2:35
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Notes
Middleweight debut.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 17–4 (1) | Gerald Meerschaert | Submission (brabo choke) | UFC 322 | November 15, 2025 | 1 | 0:50 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Win | 16–4 (1) | Michel Pereira | KO (punches and elbows) | UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang | August 23, 2025 | 1 | 0:43 | Shanghai, China | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 15–4 (1) | Keanan Patershuk | KO (punches) | Cage Fury FC 132 | June 14, 2024 | 1 | 1:24 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Defended the Cage Fury FC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 14–4 (1) | Sean Connor Fallon | Submission (brabo choke) | Cage Fury FC 129 | February 9, 2024 | 3 | 3:45 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Defended the Cage Fury FC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–4 (1) | Gregg Ellis | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Fury FC 124 | September 2, 2023 | 4 | 5:00 | Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States | Won the Cage Fury FC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–4 (1) | Robert Gidron | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Fury FC 120 | June 16, 2023 | 1 | 4:59 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 11–4 (1) | Eryk Anders | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland | December 3, 2022 | 2 | 2:45 | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 11–3 (1) | Roman Dolidze | KO (knee and punches) | UFC on ESPN: Kattar vs. Emmett | June 18, 2022 | 1 | 1:13 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 11–2 (1) | Jamie Pickett | Submission (brabo choke) | UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Hill | February 19, 2022 | 1 | 4:59 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (195 lb) bout. Performance of the Night. |
| NC | 10–2 (1) | Kevin Holland | NC (accidental clash of heads) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Walker | October 2, 2021 | 1 | 3:43 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Accidental clash of heads knocked Holland unconscious. |
| Loss | 10–2 | Phil Hawes | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Rodriguez vs. Waterson | May 8, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 10–1 | Dustin Stoltzfus | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 255 | November 21, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 9–1 | Brendan Allen | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker | June 27, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 9–0 | Nolan Norwood | Submission (brabo choke) | Cage Fury FC 81 | February 1, 2020 | 2 | 4:36 | Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States | Defended the Cage Fury FC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–0 | Stephen Regman | Submission (brabo choke) | Cage Fury FC 78 | September 21, 2019 | 2 | 0:52 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Defended the Cage Fury FC Middleweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–0 | Michael Lombardo | Decision (unanimous) | Dana White's Contender Series 18 | June 25, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Jonavin Webb | Technical Submission (brabo choke) | Cage Fury FC 72 | February 16, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Won the vacant Cage Fury FC Middleweight Championship |
| Win | 5–0 | Dustin Long | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ring of Combat 66 | November 16, 2018 | 1 | 2:51 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 4–0 | Elijah Gbollie | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Art of War Cage Fighting 5 | February 16, 2018 | 2 | 4:30 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Tyler Bayer | Submission (brabo choke) | Cage Fury FC 69 | December 16, 2017 | 2 | 2:32 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Kyle Walker | Submission (brabo choke) | KOTC: Regulator | July 1, 2017 | 1 | 1:41 | Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Dino Juklo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Asylum Fight League 53 | February 18, 2017 | 1 | 2:35 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Middleweight debut. |
References
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- UFC.comhttps://www.ufc.com/athlete/kyle-daukaus
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- "Ian Heinisch out; Brendan Allen now expected to face UFC newcomer Kyle Daukaus on June 27"https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/6/16/21293607/ian-heinisch-out-brendan-allen-now-expected-to-face-ufc-newcomer-kyle-daukaus-on-june-27
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- Ultimate Fighting Championshiphttps://www.ufc.com/news/kyle-daukaus-wont-be-overlooked-ufc-fight-night-santos-vs-walker-chris-daukaus-ufc-vegas-38
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- "Kyle Daukaus vs. Roman Dolidze scrapped from UFC Vegas 42 card"https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/11/10/22773771/kyle-daukaus-vs-roman-dolidze-scrapped-from-ufc-vegas-42-card
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