Maheshate vs. Gauge Young UFC Fight Night Picks (2025)
The UFC is travelling to Shanghai for a trio of ranked fights. The main event is at light heavyweight between Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang, and it should not last long. The co-main event is an elite matchup between Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling. The other ranked fight is between Sergei Pavlovich and Waldo Cortes-Acosta in the heavyweight division. The prelims start at 3 a.m. EDT and the main card at 6 a.m. from Shanghai, China. Here are our top UFC Fight Night Picks for Maheshate vs. Gauge Young.
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UFC Fight Night Picks & Bets: Maheshate vs. Gauge Young
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Maheshate (+110) vs. Gauge Young (-130)
Gauge Young has not fared well in the UFC, but this is a better matchup for him. Maheshate is 2-3 in the UFC after winning on Dana White's Contender Series. Young has bad defense, especially in the clinch. He is a good boxer, however. Maheshate tends to fight at range, but struggles in close range.
Neither fighter has shown wrestling in the UFC, but Young is the one I expect to wrestle. Maheshate has only defended 45% of takedowns in the UFC, and it is a hole Young can exploit. I also expect him to close the distance and pressure Maheshate.
Pick: Gauge Young (-130)