Yizha vs Westin Wilson Pick, 08/23/2025 Predictions UFC Shanghai Odds
Yizha vs Westin Wilson
UFC Shanghai
Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Yizha will enter the Octagon with Westin Wilson at UFC Shanghai on Saturday, August 23, 2025. The line has Yizha at -1200 while Wilson is priced at +700.
Yizha steps into the cage holding a record of 25-5-0. The 28-year-old weighs in at 145 lbs and measures 5'7". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 71". Westin Wilson comes in at 6'1" and weighs in at 146 lbs. The southpaw fighter comes into this fight with a record of 17-9-0. The 36-year-old has a wingspan of 73". Regarding significant strikes, Yizha lands 2.80 per min and Westin Wilson is connecting on 1.68 significant strikes per minute. Yizha lands 44% of the significant strikes he attempts while Wilson lands 33%. In terms of the fighter's defense, Yizha takes 2.83 significant strikes per min while Wilson absorbs 5.72. Yizha also stops 47% of the significant strikes that are aimed in his direction while Wilson deflects 31% of the shots thrown.
| UFC Shanghai | Yizha | Westin Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -1200 | +700 |
| Record | 25-5-0 | 17-9-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 9:41 | 2:58 |
| Height | 5'7" | 6'1" |
| Weight | 145 lbs | 146 lbs |
| Reach | 71" | 73" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 2.80 | 1.68 |
| Striking Accuracy | 44% | 33% |
In the grappling category, Yizha is the more apt grappler as he is able to score a takedown 3.54 times per 15 minutes. Yizha is taking his opponents to the canvas on 30% of his attempts and stuffing 54% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. Wilson is finishing his takedown tries on 16% of the takedowns he tries and is stopping 33% of all takedowns attempted on him. Regarding subbing the opposition, Yizha is the lesser skilled fighter by trying 1.1 subs per 15 minutes while Wilson goes for 8.4 subs per 15 minutes.
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In his last appearance in the Octagon, Yizha squared up with Gabriel Santos and wound up taking the loss by unanimous decision in round 3. Santos landed 110 of 150 total strikes attempted in that contest. Yizha finished this fight landing 96 of 160 total strikes. When it comes to significant strikes, Santos landed 76 of 112, which gave him a percentage of 67%. He ended up landing 45 of 79 significant strikes to the head. In terms of stats for the opponent, Yizha ended up landing 44% of his significant strikes by sticking 41 of 92. Of all the significant strikes, he connected on 26 of 71 to the head. 69% of the significant strikes connected on by Santos and 97% of them connected on by Yizha were thrown at distance.
In the last bout for Westin Wilson, he faced off with Jeka Saragih and ended up getting the victory in the fight via a triangle armbar in round 1. Saragih ended up landing 75% of the significant strikes he took from distance and Wilson ended up connecting on 0% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance. Wilson landed 0% of the significant strikes he attempted by landing 0 of 1. He landed 0 of 1 significant strikes aimed at the head. Saragih connected on 4 of 8 significant strikes in that fight. In regard to the placement of these significant strikes, he connected on 2 of 6 aimed at the head. Relating to total strikes that he let go in that contest, Saragih ended up landing 4 of 9 while Wilson ended up landing 2 of 3 of all the strikes he attempted.
Other bouts to keep an eye on
Another fight to keep an eye on is when Xiao Long faces off against SuYoung You. Long walks into the Octagon with a record of 27-9-0. The 27-year-old tips the scales at 135 lbs and measures 5'8". The orthodox fighter reaches 70". You stands 5'6" and tips the scales at 136 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a win to his career record of 15-3-0 (2 NC). The 29-year-old reaches 65". In the grappling category, Xiao Long is averaging a takedown 0.84 times per 3 rds and SuYoung You takes his opponents to the canvas 4.75 times per 15 minutes. When it comes to striking, Long lands an average of 5.40 strikes/minute and lands 50% out of all the strikes he attempts. The other fighter in this bout is SuYoung You, who is landing 44% of the strikes that he throws and is connecting on 1.88 per min.
One more can't miss bout is when Diyar Nurgozhay is set to face off with Uran Satybaldiev. Satybaldiev has a mark of 8-1-0. The 31-year-old is fighting at 205 lbs and comes in at 6'4". The orthodox fighter has an arm span of 79". Nurgozhay comes in at 6'2" and will fight at 206 lbs. The southpaw fighter comes into this bout with a mark of 10-1-0. The 28-year-old has an arm span of 74". Regarding takedowns, Uran Satybaldiev is able to curb 90% of the takedowns his opponents attempt and is finishing his takedowns on 10% of his attempts. Nurgozhay is finishing his takedown tries on 90% of his tries and is able to stop 90% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. With regard to striking, Satybaldiev is taking 3.87 strikes per min and he dishes out 2.40 strikes per minute. Nurgozhay, notwithstanding, takes 3.40 strikes/min and is connecting on 3.13 per min.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Westin Wilson (+700)
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