MMA Match Preview: Westin Wilson (17-9) vs. Yizha (25-5)

Venue: Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Shanghai, China
Division: Featherweight (145 lbs)
Scheduled: 3 Rounds
Card Placement: Preliminary Bout

Match Overview

In a stylistic clash of experience versus momentum, American veteran Westin Wilson takes on rising Chinese talent Yizha in a featured featherweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang. With both fighters looking to solidify their standing in the division, expect a high-paced chess match between Wilson’s rangy striking and Yizha’s compact power and pressure.

Fighter Profiles & Stats

Westin Wilson (Record: 17-9-0 MMA)

Age: 36

Height/Reach: 6’1″ / 73″

Team: Upstate Karate

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

Strengths: Long-range striking, submission setups, veteran IQ

Weaknesses: Durability under pressure, defensive grappling

Wilson enters with a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set. His lanky frame and karate base allow him to manage distance well, but he’s struggled against aggressive opponents who close the gap and force grappling exchanges.

Yizha (Record: 25-5-0 MMA)

Age: 28

Height/Reach: 5’7″ / 71″

Team: Enbo Fight Club

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

Strengths: Compact boxing, takedown offense, crowd-fueled aggression

Weaknesses: Reach disadvantage, defensive striking

Yizha is a surging featherweight prospect fighting out of Enbo Fight Club, known for producing pressure-heavy fighters with strong cardio and grit. He’ll look to overwhelm Wilson early and turn the bout into a grind.

Tale of the Tape

Stat	Westin Wilson	Yizha
Height	6’1″	5’7″
Reach	73″	71″
Knockouts	6	12
Submissions	9	8
UFC Wins	1	2
Control Time	1:12	2:45

Tactical Breakdown

Keys for Wilson:

Use reach and kicks to keep Yizha at bay

Set traps for submission entries off scrambles

Avoid prolonged exchanges in the pocket

Keys for Yizha:

Pressure early and cut off angles

Mix in takedowns to wear down Wilson

Exploit body shots and clinch control