Last fight
Win
Nickal vs Daukaus
Jun. 14, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
2
Wins by Knockout
12
Wins by Submission
8
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 265
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 499
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 9
- Takedowns Attempted
- 43
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Philadelphia, United States
Trains at
The Forge MMA
Age
33
Height
75.00
Weight
186.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 27, 2020
Reach
76.00
Leg reach
43.00
- Pro since 2017
- 12 wins by submission (4 RNC, 7 Brabo choke), two by KO
- Eight first round finishes
- Loss to Nickal snapped six-fight win streak
- Opened The Forge MMA with his brother & UFC-vet Chris
- 2-0 with two submissions from DWCS bout to UFC debut
UFC Freedom 250 (6/14/26) Daukaus was stopped by Bo Nickal via strikes at 4:34 of the first round
UFC 322 (11/15/25) Daukaus submitted Gerald Meerschaert via D'arce choke at :50 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (8/23/25) Daukaus knocked out Michel Pereira at :43 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (12/3/22) Daukaus was stopped by Eryk Anders via strikes at 2:45 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (6/18/22) Daukaus was knocked out by Roman Dolidze at 1:13 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (2/19/22) Daukaus submitted Jamie Pickett via Brabo choke at 4:59 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (10/2/21) Daukaus’ bout with Kevin Holland was ruled a no contest (accidental clash of heads) at 3:43 of the first round
UFC on ESPN (5/8/21) Daukaus lost a three-round unanimous decision to Phil Hawes
UFC 255 (11/21/20) Daukaus won a three-round unanimous decision over Dustin Stoltzfus
UFC on ESPN (6/27/20) Daukaus lost a three round unanimous decision to Brendan Allen
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 3
Episode 2 (6/25/19) Daukaus won a three round unanimous decision over Michael Lombardo
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in September of 2012. My brother did jiu-jitsu first and told me about it. I was interested, so I went and tried it out. Fell in love with it after my first class.
What ranks and titles have you held? CFFC middleweight champ
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything. I started training with the dream of being the best middleweight and being the middleweight champ. This opportunity is what I’ve been working towards since I started training and I can’t wait.
What was your job before you started fighting? None - I’ve been
working at the gym for the last six years or so.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Becoming CFFC middleweight champ. I’ve been to so many of their events and fighting for the belt there was a dream come true. They are the top regional organization on the east coast, and being the champ there is a great accomplishment.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ black belt, purple belt under Duane Ludwig in Bang Muay Thai
Favorite grappling technique: D’Arce choke or guillotine
Favorite striking technique: Jab
