MMA Match Preview: Long Xiao (27-9) vs. Suyoung You (15-3)

Venue: Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Shanghai, China
Division: Bantamweight (135 lbs)
Scheduled: 3 Rounds
Card Placement: Preliminary Card

Match Overview

In a high-stakes bantamweight clash, Chinese veteran Long Xiao faces rising South Korean talent SuYoung “Yoo-Jitsu” You at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang. Both fighters bring aggressive styles and well-rounded skill sets, making this a sleeper pick for Fight of the Night on the prelims.

Fighter Profiles & Stats

Long Xiao (Record: 27-9-0 MMA)

Age: 29

Height/Reach: 5’8″ / 70″

Team: Shanxi Xindu Martial Arts Club

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

Strengths: Versatile striking, submission threat (10 wins), fight IQ

Weaknesses: Susceptible to pressure, inconsistent takedown defense

Xiao is one of China’s most experienced regional fighters, known for his durability and finishing ability. He’ll look to use his reach and cage control to keep You on the outside.

SuYoung You (Record: 15-3-0 MMA)

Age: 27

Height/Reach: 5’6″ / 65″

Team: Von Jiu Jitsu

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

Strengths: Slick grappling, high fight IQ, strong control time (12:40)

Weaknesses: Reach disadvantage, low striking volume

You enters with a five-fight win streak and a reputation for grinding out opponents with positional dominance and submission setups. He’ll need to close the distance and avoid Xiao’s counters.

Tale of the Tape

Stat	Long Xiao	SuYoung You
Height	5’8″	5’6″
Reach	70″	65″
Knockouts	5	3
Submissions	10	5
UFC Wins	Debut	Debut
Takedown Accuracy	25%	47%
Control Time	6:45	12:40

Tactical Breakdown

Keys for Xiao:

Use reach and footwork to control range

Target the body and legs to slow You’s entries

Avoid prolonged grappling exchanges

Keys for You:

Pressure early and initiate clinch work

Mix in takedowns and maintain top control

Look for back takes and submission chains