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
FIGHT ODDS
Long Xiao + 105
Suyoung You – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025
