<p>Kyle Daukaus is a name some UFC fans may remember, as he once fought for the promotion. After leaving three years ago, he returns to help save one of the fights at short notice on Saturday from 17:00 AEST.</p> <p>Michel Pereira was set to face Marco Tulio in Shanghai <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/predictions/fight-night-257-betting-tips">at the upcoming UFC Fight Night</a>, but with just two weeks to go, the latter had to withdraw, leading to the American making a return.</p> <p>Will Brazilian Pereira be ready to take on a new opponent? Or will Daukaus be ready to compete in his unexpected return?</p> <h2>Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus: Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>Let’s take a look at the tale of the tape between these two fighters to see if there are any potential betting angles available. Pereira’s statistics are first…</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Age - 31 vs 32</li> <li>Height - 6'1" (186cm) vs 6'3" (191cm)</li> <li>Weight - 186.0 lbs (84.4 kgs) vs 185.0 lbs (83.9 kgs)</li> <li>Reach - 73.0" (185cm) vs 76.0" (193cm)</li> <li>Stance - Orthodox vs Southpaw</li> <li>Record - 31-13-0 vs 15-4-0</li> </ul> <h2>Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus: Betting Preview</h2> <p>It can be a good idea to look at the previous form of both fighters, especially when a late change has been made. It can create an element of unpredictability, as neither will have had the best preparations (compared to a usual scheduled bout).</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Pereira’s Last Five Opponents:</p> <ul> <li>Abus Magomedov - Loss (UD, 3) - Apr 2025</li> <li>Anthony Hernandez - Loss (TKO, 5) - Oct 2024</li> <li>Ihor Potieria - Win (Sub, 1) - May 2024</li> <li>Michał Oleksiejczuk - Win (Sub, 1) - Mar 2024</li> <li>Andre Petroski - Win (TKO, 1) - Oct 2023</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Daukaus’s Last Five Opponents:</p> <ul> <li>Keanan Patershuk - Win (TKO, 1) - Jun 2024</li> <li>Sean Connor Fallon - Win (Sub, 3) - Feb 2024</li> <li>Gregg Ellis - Win (UD, 4) - Sep 2023</li> <li>Robert Gidron - Win (Sub, 1) - Jun 2023</li> <li>Eryk Anders - Loss (TKO, 2) - Dec 2022</li> </ul> <h2>Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>The upcoming bout looks interesting on paper, with the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/michel-pereira-v-kyle-daukaus-9521515">betting odds for Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus</a> suggesting the Brazilian is the moderate favourite.&nbsp;</p> <p>While Daukaus’ UFC record is 2-4-1, he has been consistent elsewhere, including being a champion. Periera’s last two fights have ended in defeat, offering potential value to bettors who want to back the underdog. A ‘Daukaus by Submission’ win could be worth consideration, as if he gets top position or latches onto the neck, his finishing rate (11 career subs, 2 recent) is high; if Pereira gets wild in scrambles, this could come into play.</p> <p>Many are expecting the Brazilian to win, with the ‘Pereira by KO’ market the favourite. He has a clear edge in fight-ending athleticism and unorthodox striking, and the American has shown vulnerability against fast starts.</p> <p>With both men being aggressive in their style, the ‘No’ in the ‘Fight Distance’ betting market also looks worthwhile.</p>