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
FIGHT ODDS
Westin Wilson + 750
Yizha – 1200
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 22, 2025
