Maheshate vs Gauge Young Pick, 08/23/2025 Predictions UFC Shanghai Odds
Maheshate vs Gauge Young
UFC Shanghai
Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Maheshate will enter the Octagon with Gauge Young at UFC Shanghai on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The line has Maheshate at +115 while Young is at -135.
Maheshate holds a career mark of 10-4-0. The 25-year-old will fight at 155 lbs and measures 6'0". The orthodox fighter reaches 71". Gauge "Gee Money" Young measures 5'9" and records a weight of 156 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a win to his record of 9-3-0. The 25-year-old extends his reach 70". Regarding significant strikes, Maheshate lands 3.86 per min while Gauge Young lands 4.83 significant strikes per min. Maheshate is landing 29% of the significant strikes he throws and Young lands 48%. Concerning the fighter's defense, Maheshate takes 5.64 significant strikes per min and "Gee Money" allows 6.53. Maheshate also stops 53% of the significant strikes that are directed at him while Young prevents 44% of the strikes thrown in his direction.
| UFC Shanghai | Maheshate | Gauge Young |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | +115 | -135 |
| Record | 10-4-0 | 9-3-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 11:29 | 15:00 |
| Height | 6'0" | 5'9" |
| Weight | 155 lbs | 156 lbs |
| Reach | 71" | 70" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 3.86 | 4.83 |
| Striking Accuracy | 29% | 48% |
In the grappling category, Maheshate is the lesser skilled wrestler as he takes his opponents to the mat 0.20 times per 3 rounds. Maheshate is scoring a takedown on 10% of his tries and stopping 45% of all takedown attempts. Young is taking his opponents to the canvas on 10% of his takedown tries and is stopping 64% of the attempts against him. In terms of going for the sub, Maheshate is the more experienced of the two fighters by going for 0.6 submissions per 15 min while Young attempts 0.3 submissions per 15 min.
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The last time he fought, Maheshate faced Nikolas Motta and was on the losing end of this fight via unanimous decision in round 3. Motta ended up landing 87 of 183 total strikes that he let go in that fight. Maheshate ended the night having landed 60 of 173 total strikes. In regard to significant strikes, Motta ended up landing 78 of 166, which means his percentage was 46%. He finished the fight landing 61 of 144 significant strikes directed at the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Maheshate ended up landing 33% of his significant strikes by sticking 56 of 169. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he connected on 29 of 133 aimed at the head. 85% of the significant strikes landed by Motta and 94% of them connected on by Maheshate were thrown at distance.
In the last fight for Gauge Young, he squared up with Evan Elder and took a loss on the night via unanimous decision in round 3. Elder ended up landing 100% of the significant strikes he took from distance while Young ended up connecting on 100% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance. Young ended up connecting on 44% of the significant strikes he attempted by connecting on 81 of 183. He ended up landing 33 of 107 significant strikes to the head. Elder ended up connecting on 115 of 210 significant strikes in that fight. In regard to the placement of these significant strikes, he ended up connecting on 47 of 127 aimed at the head. Relating to total strikes that he let go in that contest, Elder connected on 115 of 210 and Young was 81 of 183 of all the strikes he threw.
Other bouts to watch
One more match to look forward to is when Lone'er Kavanagh meets Charles Johnson. Kavanagh has a career record of 9-0-0. The 26-year-old is fighting at 125 lbs and measures 5'6". The orthodox fighter reaches 67". Johnson stands 5'9" and is weighing in at 126 lbs. The switch fighter steps into the Octagon holding a record of 17-7-0. The 34-year-old has a wingspan of 70". Regarding grappling, Lone'er Kavanagh takes his opponents to the mat 1.85 times per 3 rounds while Charles Johnson is averaging a takedown 0.50 times per 15 min. Regarding striking, Kavanagh is connecting on 3.73 strikes/min and lands 50% of his attempted strikes. On the other side of the cage you've got Charles Johnson, who tags the opposition on 49% of the strikes he has tried and is landing 4.74 per min.
One more can't miss bout is when Austin Hubbard is set to encounter Rongzhu. Rongzhu steps into the cage holding a mark of 26-6-0. The 25-year-old weighs 155 lbs and measures 5'9". The orthodox fighter reaches 71". Hubbard stands 5'10" and weighs in at 156 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the Octagon holding a record of 17-9-0. The 33-year-old extends his reach 72". Concerning grappling, Rongzhu is able to curb 84% of the takedowns fighters have tried and is getting his opponent to the mat on 62% of his attempts. Hubbard is taking his opponents to the mat on 31% of the tries he takes and is able to thwart 68% of takedowns his opponents have tried. With reference to striking, Rongzhu is taking 5.51 strikes/minute and he lands 5.90 strikes per minute. Hubbard, on the other side, is absorbing 3.82 strikes/min and lands 3.87 per minute.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Gauge Young (-135)
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