After often making his shot online, a former UFC mid weight that gold has won outside the Octagon finally returns.
The UFC can be a rotating door for prospects that sink or swim. Many have failed in their first attempt to forge a successful career there before they work back to the leading promotion of mixed martial arts.
The last to achieve that achievement is Kyle Dauus, who was finally rewarded for his work outside the organization since he was cut almost three years ago.
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UFC signs Kyle Dauus again, books him against Michel Pereira
DAUKAUS made his debut five years ago in the UFC as an undefeated prospect, fresh of a title line under the Cage Fury FC banner. But the 32-year-old was never able to get Momentum in the Octagon.
While 'The d'Arce Knight' showed a glimpse of promise in victories over Dustin Stoltzfus and Jamie Pickett, those results mark his only victories in seven performances in the UFC. And after the brutal defeat of Dauus against Roman Dolidze in mid -2022 had left him several facial fractures, a loss resulted that months later for Eryk otherwise resulted in his release.
The 32-year-old returned to where he first earned his UFC contract and promised to find his way back. Four fighting, four victories and another Cage Fury FC title Later, Daukaus is back.
By ag. Vecht, 'The d'Arce Knight' is again signed as a late-notice replacement for Marco Tulio at UFC Shanghai. After the withdrawal of the Brazilian, Dauus will fight against Michel Pereira in his return fight on August 23.
With that news, the planned title defense of Dauus against Guram Gochhashvili was canceled on 30 August. According to Giorgi Kokishvili, the Georgian hunter will instead compete for the vacant cage Fury FC Middleweight Bell against another opponent at a later date.
Fans respond to the long-awaited UFC referee of Kyle Dauus
Kuukaus has been vocal on social media about his desire to return to the UFC for a while, even to lift his hand for a number of discounts.
Although he did not participate in 14 months, the supplications of the American were clearly noted, and that seems to have retained a lot in the MMA community who believes that Dauus has earned his chance with four wins and three finishes on a perfect run since she was cut.
“Well deserved, @Kyledaukaus!”
“He's back, finally!”
“They brought him back over time.”
“They brought @kyledaukaus back, let's go!”
“Ayyy good for Dawaus.”
“Take them down and maul em kyle @kyleedaukaus.”
“Had never been cut in the beginning, congratulations Kyle.”
Should never have been cut in the beginning, congratulations kyle
– Nick (@niiiickmma) 5 August 2025
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However, others wondered why Dauus was reduced, while some other prominent names did not.
“UFC brought Dauus back for Bigi Boy (Jairzinho Rose bush).”