Overview

• Kyle Daukaus earned a second UFC contract after going 4-0 and reclaiming the Cage Fury FC middleweight title following his 2022 release.
• He replaces Marco Tulio, who pulled out of the scheduled fight against Michel Pereira due to a hand injury.
• The new matchup is slated for August 23 at UFC Fight Night: Shanghai at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai.
• Michel Pereira moved up to middleweight in 2023 and is looking to snap a two-fight losing streak in the division.
• UFC Shanghai marks the promotion’s first event on the Chinese mainland since 2019, underscoring its expansion strategy in Asia.