MMA Match Preview: Hayisaer Maheshate (9-3) vs. Gauge Young (10-4)

Venue: Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Shanghai, China
Division: Lightweight (155 lbs)
Scheduled: 3 Rounds
Card Placement: Preliminary Card

Match Overview

In a high-stakes lightweight clash, China’s Hayisaer Maheshate returns to the Octagon to face American prospect Gauge “Gee Money” Young. Both fighters are looking to climb the UFC rankings, and with aggressive styles and knockout power, this bout could steal the spotlight from the prelims.

Fighter Profiles & Stats

Hayisaer Maheshate (Record: 9-3-0 MMA)

Age: 25

Height/Reach: 6’0″ / 71.5″

Team: Enbo Fight Club

Recent Form: L-W-L (Loss to Slava Borshchev, win over Steve Garcia)

Strengths: Long-range striking, fast hands, crowd-fueled aggression

Weaknesses: Defensive grappling, pressure fighters

Maheshate is known for his crisp kickboxing and ability to control range. Fighting in front of a home crowd, he’ll look to keep Young at bay and land clean counters.

Gauge Young (Record: 10-4-0 MMA)

Age: 25

Height/Reach: 5’9″ / 70.0″

Team: Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA Academy

Recent Form: W-L-L-W-W

Strengths: Pressure striking, clinch control, durability

Weaknesses: Reach disadvantage, defensive footwork

Young brings a gritty, forward-moving style and has shown resilience in tough fights. He’ll need to close distance and make it a brawl to neutralize Maheshate’s reach and speed.

Tale of the Tape

Stat	Maheshate	Gauge Young
Height	6’0″	5’9″
Reach	71.5″	70.0″
Knockouts	5	6
Submissions	1	2
UFC Wins	1	Debut
Control Time	0:50	1:10

Tactical Breakdown

Keys for Maheshate:

Use jab and kicks to control range

Avoid clinch exchanges and takedown attempts

Push pace early to test Young’s defense

Keys for Young:

Pressure forward and initiate clinch work

Mix in takedowns to slow Maheshate’s rhythm

Look for dirty boxing and fence control