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UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang · Aug 23, 2025 · Featherweight · Completed
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Age 29
Height 5' 7"
Reach 71"
Weight 145 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 37
Height 6' 1"
Reach 73.0"
Weight 145 lbs.
Stance Southpaw
Career Averages - Yi Zha
3.25 SLpM
47.0% Str. Acc.
2.88 SApM
49.0% Str. Def.
3.42 TD Avg
33.0% TD Acc.
64.0% TD Def.
0.9 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Westin Wilson
1.57 SLpM
31.0% Str. Acc.
6.71 SApM
30.0% Str. Def.
1.57 TD Avg
16.0% TD Acc.
33.0% TD Def.
7.9 Sub. Avg
Yi Zha
Moneyline
FanDuel -950
KO/TKO
FanDuel +320
Submission
BetRivers -137
Decision
Unibet +750
Westin Wilson
Moneyline
BetMGM +725
KO/TKO
Unibet +2800
Submission
BetMGM +1400
Decision
BetMGM +2500
Yi Zha - Fight History
LOSS vs Kaan Ofli
Decision R3 5:00 · UFC 325 · Feb 01, 2026
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Kaan Ofli 0 48 of 107 44% 53 of 114 0 of 7 0% 0 1 2:57
Yi Zha 1 68 of 124 54% 75 of 133 3 of 3 100% 0 0 1:15
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Kaan Ofli 0 23 of 38 60% 28 of 44 0 of 2 0% 0 1 2:20
Yi Zha 0 19 of 34 55% 22 of 38 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
2 Kaan Ofli 0 10 of 38 26% 10 of 39 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Yi Zha 1 31 of 57 54% 34 of 61 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:35
3 Kaan Ofli 0 15 of 31 48% 15 of 31 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:37
Yi Zha 0 18 of 33 54% 19 of 34 2 of 2 100% 0 0 0:34
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Kaan Ofli 48 of 107 44% 22 of 78 19 of 22 7 of 7 38 of 91 7 of 11 3 of 5
Yi Zha 68 of 124 54% 44 of 93 17 of 24 7 of 7 58 of 109 5 of 7 5 of 8
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Kaan Ofli 23 of 38 60% 10 of 24 12 of 13 1 of 1 15 of 26 5 of 7 3 of 5
Yi Zha 19 of 34 55% 14 of 26 1 of 4 4 of 4 18 of 33 0 of 0 1 of 1
2 Kaan Ofli 10 of 38 26% 5 of 33 2 of 2 3 of 3 10 of 38 0 of 0 0 of 0
Yi Zha 31 of 57 54% 20 of 44 9 of 11 2 of 2 26 of 48 1 of 2 4 of 7
3 Kaan Ofli 15 of 31 48% 7 of 21 5 of 7 3 of 3 13 of 27 2 of 4 0 of 0
Yi Zha 18 of 33 54% 10 of 23 7 of 9 1 of 1 14 of 28 4 of 5 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Lean picked Jan 25, 2026 (7 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

Angelo picks Kaan Ofli as a slight lean, stating he is the better grappler and if he shoots first, he can have success because Yi Zha's takedown defense sucks. He acknowledges Yi Zha is the better striker and offensive grappler, but thinks Ofli's jiu-jitsu is better on the ground. He says betting moneyline would be dumb, but plus 3.5 might make sense.

plus 3.5 might make sense
"Slight lean Khan Offley. Betting a money line here would be dumb as hell, even though the odds are are solid. plus three and a half might make some sense."
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Jan 25, 2026 (7 days before fight)
Yi Zha

Big Brady picks Yi Zha based on activity, as Kaan Ofli does nothing in fights. He notes Zha is aggressive with wrestling and grappling, while Ofli has shown no output. He expects a decision win for Zha, though he doesn't love the -215 price.

"Give me EA to win by decision."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Jan 28, 2026 (4 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

Cody is picking Ofli as a value underdog, noting that Yi Zha has been outmuscled by stronger opponents and that Ofli has shown durability and a strong clinch game. He expects Ofli to win by decision or late stoppage.

"I don't want a two to one yet play and then have him just flop around... I'm going to go with Kane Ole. Don't love it, but that is going to be the play for me."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Jan 30, 2026 (2 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

Connor agrees with Zane, picking Ofli. He notes that Yi Zha's competition is weak and Ofli's power and bullying style should be effective. Connor also comments that the odds are not too bothersome, as both fighters are similar in level.

Same odds commentary.
"Yeah, probably I agree, you know. Yep, just a just a absolute bully. Yep."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Jan 15, 2026 (17 days before fight)
Yi Zha

Daniel Vreeland picks Yi Zha, viewing him as a tough, battle-tested journeyman who is hungrier and more durable than Ofli. He dismisses Ofli as a mid-level fighter and believes Yi Zha's experience and toughness will carry him to victory.

"Pure pick, I'm going to go Yha to win this fight."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Jan 25, 2026 (7 days before fight)
Yi Zha

James picks Yi Zha, citing his better boxing, takedown ability, and veteran savvy. He believes Yi Zha can reverse Ofli's takedowns and win scrambles, and that his experience will lead to a decision victory.

"I got Yizar as the winner."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jan 27, 2026 (5 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

Ofli is a BJJ black belt with good wrestling and striking, though he has had some losses. Yi Zha is a grappler but not as aggressive or dominant as Ofli's previous opponents. Ofli should be able to stuff takedowns and have success on the feet, where he has an edge in explosiveness. The host is surprised Ofli is an underdog and expects him to win by decision, possibly pulling off the upset.

Ofli by decision
"I'm going to go off. I I think he pulls off the upside here. I think he wins by decision and I think plus 165 is more than good enough to to take a shot on the Turkish uh Australian …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Jan 28, 2026 (4 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

Paul also leans toward Ofli, noting that Yi Zha was knocked out by Myron Santos and that Ofli has shown he will cheat to win. He sees value in the underdog.

"Confly kind of showed us that he will cheat to get the win, too. And at plus 170 plus 180, I mean, I think you could do worse."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 31, 2026 (1 day before fight)
Yi Zha

The Guru picks Yi Zha, calling him underrated and noting his impressive debut knockout of Weston Wilson. He highlights Yi's grappling ability, chin advantage, and striking power. He predicts a first-round TKO, citing Yi's aggression and experience from Road to UFC.

first round TKO
"I'm going to go with YA by first round TKO."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Jan 30, 2026 (2 days before fight)
Kaan Ofli

Zane picks Kaan Ofli because he is a powerful, bullying fighter who will overwhelm Yi Zha with aggression. He notes that Yi Zha's record is padded with low-level competition and he does not have applicable skills for the UFC. Ofli's power and athleticism should be too much for Yi Zha.

Ofli opened at +160, now +168; Yi Zha opened at -185, now -193. Zane says he doesn't see it but is not bothered by the odds.
"I have to pick con awfully. He's not nuanced in any way shape or form, but he is a he is like the prototypical regional power MMA fighter a strong athlete who has decided to strong man their way through …"
WIN vs Westin Wilson
KO R1 0:37 · UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang · Aug 23, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Yi Zha 2 13 of 18 72% 17 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
Westin Wilson 0 0 of 2 0% 0 of 2 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Yi Zha 2 13 of 18 72% 17 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
Westin Wilson 0 0 of 2 0% 0 of 2 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Yi Zha 13 of 18 72% 10 of 15 0 of 0 3 of 3 9 of 12 2 of 3 2 of 3
Westin Wilson 0 of 2 0% 0 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 1 0 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Yi Zha 13 of 18 72% 10 of 15 0 of 0 3 of 3 9 of 12 2 of 3 2 of 3
Westin Wilson 0 of 2 0% 0 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 1 0 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Aug 17, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Yi Zha

Angelo is picking Yi Zha but with low confidence, calling the -400 odds an atrocity. He describes Yi Zha as a powerful grappler who uses kicks to manage range and is constantly looking for submissions, but can struggle to maintain position. He notes Westin Wilson is a karate-style striker who is very tall and can be hesitant. He ultimately picks Yi Zha because of his insane toughness shown in his last fight, but warns against betting on this fight.

Odds are -400, which Angelo calls an atrocity; he advises not gambling on this fight.
"I am going to pick Yiza just because of how insanely tough he is and we saw that in his last fight. But if you're gambling on this fight that you have genuine issues that need to be looked after …"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 21, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Yi Zha

Big Brady picks Yi Zha to win by first-round submission, noting that Yi Zha is a grappler who will take the fight to the mat and that Westin Wilson has been submitted four times by questionable competition. He acknowledges the -1200 line is ridiculous but believes Yi Zha should get the win. He predicts an armbar or rear-naked choke.

Yi Zha by first round submission
"Give me EA to win this fight. I'll take him to win this fight by first round submission, but the minus, 1200, it just kind of ridiculous, but yeah, he should get the win."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 21, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Yi Zha

The host sees Yi Zha as a big favorite and expects him to wear down Wilson and eventually find a finish within a round and a half. He believes the finish will likely come by submission.

win by submission, inside 1.5 rounds
"Big favorite here for Eha and I expect him to come through with it as he wears down Wilson and eventually finds that finish within a round and a half and I think it probably comes by submission."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Yi Zha

The MMA Guru picks Yi Zha to win by KO, citing his competitive performance against Gabriel Santos and a close fight with Lerone Murphy. He criticizes Westin Wilson's side-on stance, which leaves him open to fast lower-weight fighters. He notes that Wilson has been finished early before and is older (36-38), while Yi Zha has more experience and a better record. He concludes that he simply won't pick Wilson to win fights.

Yi Zha by KO
"I'm going to go with Yiza to get a KO over Weston Wilson. To be honest with you, there's just certain fighters I won't take to win fights and Weston Wilson's one of them."
LOSS vs Gabriel Santos
Decision (unanimous) (30–26, 30–26, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Brady · Sep 07, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Gabriel Santos 0 41 of 92 44% 96 of 160 0 of 4 0% 0 0 0:04
Yi Zha 1 76 of 112 67% 110 of 150 2 of 2 100% 0 0 6:35
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Gabriel Santos 0 23 of 41 56% 23 of 41 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Yi Zha 1 46 of 73 63% 46 of 73 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:11
2 Gabriel Santos 0 15 of 40 37% 23 of 51 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:04
Yi Zha 0 19 of 27 70% 32 of 41 1 of 1 100% 0 0 2:23
3 Gabriel Santos 0 3 of 11 27% 50 of 68 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:00
Yi Zha 0 11 of 12 91% 32 of 36 1 of 1 100% 0 0 4:01
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Gabriel Santos 41 of 92 44% 26 of 71 8 of 13 7 of 8 40 of 90 0 of 0 1 of 2
Yi Zha 76 of 112 67% 45 of 79 17 of 18 14 of 15 53 of 85 5 of 5 18 of 22
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Gabriel Santos 23 of 41 56% 14 of 31 3 of 4 6 of 6 23 of 40 0 of 0 0 of 1
Yi Zha 46 of 73 63% 23 of 48 12 of 13 11 of 12 34 of 57 4 of 4 8 of 12
2 Gabriel Santos 15 of 40 37% 11 of 33 3 of 6 1 of 1 15 of 40 0 of 0 0 of 0
Yi Zha 19 of 27 70% 12 of 20 5 of 5 2 of 2 15 of 23 1 of 1 3 of 3
3 Gabriel Santos 3 of 11 27% 1 of 7 2 of 3 0 of 1 2 of 10 0 of 0 1 of 1
Yi Zha 11 of 12 91% 10 of 11 0 of 0 1 of 1 4 of 5 0 of 0 7 of 7
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Sep 1, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Yi Zha

Angelo picks Yi Zha as an underdog because he is a powerful grappler who averages almost five takedowns per fight and is always looking for submissions. He believes Yi can find success even if Gabriel Santos gets the first takedown, and that Yi's grappling is good enough to stay safe and make something happen. He notes that Yi is plus 214 and may have value in prop bets like plus 3.5 rounds or win inside distance.

Angelo mentions he may bet on Yi Zha plus 3.5 rounds or win inside distance (decision no action) if the props are plus money.
"I do think yea can get it done he's proven that he doesn't even need to get a takedown to find a submission"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Sep 5, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Gabriel Santos

Big Brady picks Gabriel Santos to win by decision. He is very high on Santos despite his 0-2 UFC record, believing he was robbed against Murphy. Brady thinks Santos is better everywhere: better striker, and his BJJ black belt should neutralize Yi Zha's grappling. He notes Yi Zha's record is misleading and that Santos is much better than his record indicates.

"I'm taking Santos for sure I'm going to take him to win this fight by decision"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Sep 4, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Gabriel Santos

Cody agrees with Paul, citing Santos' strong wrestling and striking. He notes Zha's takedown defense is poor and Santos has fought tougher competition. He expects Santos to neutralize Zha and win a decision or get a finish.

"Gabriel Santos I I take Gabriel Santos"
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Sep 5, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Gabriel Santos

Daniel is a big fan of Santos's exciting style but acknowledges his defensive flaws. He criticizes Yi Zha's padded record and boring wrestling style. He thinks Santos's volume, pressure, and activity off his back will overwhelm Zha, and that Zha's takedowns won't be enough to win. He expects Santos to get his first UFC win.

"I think Gabriel Santos has a massive Edge standing... I'm going Gabrielle moscarino Santos to come out here and get that long awaited first UFC win."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 4, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Gabriel Santos

Santos is the better mixed martial artist despite being 0-2 in the UFC. He has slick BJJ and striking, and should be able to handle Yi Zha's pressure and wrestling. Yi Zha is aggressive but leaves openings. Santos can reverse positions and win on the feet. The under 2.5 rounds at plus money is also favored due to both fighters' pace.

Under 2.5 rounds at plus money
"I do think that Santos will end up being a little bit too slick and more technical than yah... my favorite spot in this matchup would be the under two and a half at plus money."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Sep 4, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Gabriel Santos

Paul picks Santos, noting his wrestling and striking are superior to Zha's. He believes Santos can take Zha down and control him, and has a better plan B if the wrestling fails. He acknowledges Santos' cardio concerns but thinks he can win two of three rounds.

"Gabriel Santos I I take Gabriel Santos it is what it is you're just gonna have to bite the bullet on it for me"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 3, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Gabriel Santos

The MMA Guru picks Gabriel Santos over Yi Zha. He dismisses Yi Zha's record as inflated from the Road to UFC show, noting that anyone good has beaten him. He praises Santos for taking Lerone Murphy to a split decision on short notice and for his training at a good gym. He notes Santos is on a two-fight losing streak but believes this is his last chance and he will win.

"I'm gonna have to go with Gabriel Santos in this fight... Gabriel Santos is very underrated... he took the guy to a split decision and this is aone Murphy"
LOSS vs Lee Jeong-yeong
Decision (split) (27–30, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Spivac · Feb 04, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Lee Jeong-yeong 0 25 of 57 43% 66 of 105 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:50
Yi Zha 0 24 of 58 41% 37 of 74 5 of 21 23% 0 0 8:19
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Lee Jeong-yeong 0 3 of 6 50% 27 of 36 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:11
Yi Zha 0 3 of 3 100% 8 of 11 1 of 5 20% 0 0 4:15
2 Lee Jeong-yeong 0 12 of 31 38% 18 of 37 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:13
Yi Zha 0 9 of 28 32% 12 of 31 2 of 7 28% 0 0 1:19
3 Lee Jeong-yeong 0 10 of 20 50% 21 of 32 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:26
Yi Zha 0 12 of 27 44% 17 of 32 2 of 9 22% 0 0 2:45
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Lee Jeong-yeong 25 of 57 43% 18 of 50 7 of 7 0 of 0 18 of 49 7 of 8 0 of 0
Yi Zha 24 of 58 41% 17 of 48 6 of 9 1 of 1 13 of 46 7 of 7 4 of 5
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Lee Jeong-yeong 3 of 6 50% 1 of 4 2 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 2 3 of 4 0 of 0
Yi Zha 3 of 3 100% 2 of 2 0 of 0 1 of 1 0 of 0 3 of 3 0 of 0
2 Lee Jeong-yeong 12 of 31 38% 10 of 29 2 of 2 0 of 0 8 of 27 4 of 4 0 of 0
Yi Zha 9 of 28 32% 7 of 26 2 of 2 0 of 0 7 of 26 1 of 1 1 of 1
3 Lee Jeong-yeong 10 of 20 50% 7 of 17 3 of 3 0 of 0 10 of 20 0 of 0 0 of 0
Yi Zha 12 of 27 44% 8 of 20 4 of 7 0 of 0 6 of 20 3 of 3 3 of 4
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jan 29, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Lee Jeong-yeong

Big Brady highlights Lee's power and finishing ability, noting his quick finishes on Road to UFC. He thinks Yi Zha is uncomfortable on the feet and will be knocked out. He predicts a first-round knockout for Lee.

first round knockout
"I think Young Lee's going to knock this guy out I'll say it's early as well I think he knocks him out in the first round"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Feb 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Yi Zha

Cody picks Yi Zha as an underdog, noting his experience and wrestling advantage. He thinks Lee is untested and may struggle if taken down. He acknowledges Yi Zha's split decision win over Matsushima was controversial, but sees value at +210. He is not confident enough to bet but picks him for the show.

"I'm gonna take zai as my first Underdog on the card... I thought he lost the matsushima fight I thought she was decent"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Feb 2, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Lee Jeong-yeong

Connor agrees, adding that Korean fighters tend to cut weight well and Lee is a big, solidly built featherweight. He notes that Yi Zha's wrestling is aimless and lacks physicality, and that Lee's size will make it difficult for Yi to get takedowns. He expects Lee to shrug off grappling and land punches consistently.

Odds: Lee opened -225, now -257; Yi opened +175, now +205.
"I think lee is going to be the one shrugging off the wrestling and and just trying to keep landing punches."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Feb 1, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Lee Jeong-yeong

Paul picks Lee for the show but is not confident. He notes Lee's quick finishes and power, but has many question marks due to lack of tape. He thinks Yi Zha is a guard puller who loses positions, but the line is too high. He prefers to pass on betting.

"for the purposes of the show for people who track the uh the picks that we make I'll take the favorite in Lee"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Feb 2, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Lee Jeong-yeong

Zane sees Lee as a prototypical Korean prospect who plants his feet and trades, confident in his ability to land punches while accepting hits. He notes that Yi Zha is a wrestle-grappler with poor athleticism and shot wrestling, and that Lee's size and physicality will allow him to shrug off takedowns and land punches. He believes Lee's takedown defense is sufficient because he is expecting everything.

Odds: Lee opened -225, now -257; Yi opened +175, now +205.
"I think this is a probably a pretty good matchup for jeongyeon lee."
Westin Wilson - Fight History
LOSS vs Yi Zha
KO R1 0:37 · UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang · Aug 23, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Yi Zha 2 13 of 18 72% 17 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
Westin Wilson 0 0 of 2 0% 0 of 2 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Yi Zha 2 13 of 18 72% 17 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
Westin Wilson 0 0 of 2 0% 0 of 2 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Yi Zha 13 of 18 72% 10 of 15 0 of 0 3 of 3 9 of 12 2 of 3 2 of 3
Westin Wilson 0 of 2 0% 0 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 1 0 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Yi Zha 13 of 18 72% 10 of 15 0 of 0 3 of 3 9 of 12 2 of 3 2 of 3
Westin Wilson 0 of 2 0% 0 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 1 0 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Aug 17, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Yi Zha

Angelo is picking Yi Zha but with low confidence, calling the -400 odds an atrocity. He describes Yi Zha as a powerful grappler who uses kicks to manage range and is constantly looking for submissions, but can struggle to maintain position. He notes Westin Wilson is a karate-style striker who is very tall and can be hesitant. He ultimately picks Yi Zha because of his insane toughness shown in his last fight, but warns against betting on this fight.

Odds are -400, which Angelo calls an atrocity; he advises not gambling on this fight.
"I am going to pick Yiza just because of how insanely tough he is and we saw that in his last fight. But if you're gambling on this fight that you have genuine issues that need to be looked after …"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 21, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Yi Zha

Big Brady picks Yi Zha to win by first-round submission, noting that Yi Zha is a grappler who will take the fight to the mat and that Westin Wilson has been submitted four times by questionable competition. He acknowledges the -1200 line is ridiculous but believes Yi Zha should get the win. He predicts an armbar or rear-naked choke.

Yi Zha by first round submission
"Give me EA to win this fight. I'll take him to win this fight by first round submission, but the minus, 1200, it just kind of ridiculous, but yeah, he should get the win."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 21, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Yi Zha

The host sees Yi Zha as a big favorite and expects him to wear down Wilson and eventually find a finish within a round and a half. He believes the finish will likely come by submission.

win by submission, inside 1.5 rounds
"Big favorite here for Eha and I expect him to come through with it as he wears down Wilson and eventually finds that finish within a round and a half and I think it probably comes by submission."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Yi Zha

The MMA Guru picks Yi Zha to win by KO, citing his competitive performance against Gabriel Santos and a close fight with Lerone Murphy. He criticizes Westin Wilson's side-on stance, which leaves him open to fast lower-weight fighters. He notes that Wilson has been finished early before and is older (36-38), while Yi Zha has more experience and a better record. He concludes that he simply won't pick Wilson to win fights.

Yi Zha by KO
"I'm going to go with Yiza to get a KO over Weston Wilson. To be honest with you, there's just certain fighters I won't take to win fights and Weston Wilson's one of them."
WIN vs Jeka Saragih
Submission (triangle armbar) R1 1:49 · UFC on ESPN: Perez vs. Taira · Jun 15, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Westin Wilson 0 4 of 8 50% 4 of 9 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:53
Jeka Saragih 0 0 of 1 0% 2 of 3 1 of 3 33% 3 0 0:35
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Westin Wilson 0 4 of 8 50% 4 of 9 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:53
Jeka Saragih 0 0 of 1 0% 2 of 3 1 of 3 33% 3 0 0:35
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Westin Wilson 4 of 8 50% 2 of 6 1 of 1 1 of 1 3 of 5 0 of 0 1 of 3
Jeka Saragih 0 of 1 0% 0 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Westin Wilson 4 of 8 50% 2 of 6 1 of 1 1 of 1 3 of 5 0 of 0 1 of 3
Jeka Saragih 0 of 1 0% 0 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jun 14, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Jeka Saragih

Angelo picks Jeka, citing his one-punch power and the fact that Westin Wilson gets hit and has been knocked out. He notes Jeka also has grappling as a backup. He acknowledges Westin's length and karate style could cause trouble if Jeka headhunts and gasses, but ultimately believes Jeka's power is the difference. He suggests betting Jeka inside the distance or by KO.

Jeka Saragih inside the distance or by knockout
"Jeka has to be the pick here he's an insanely powerful guy Westin Wilson gets chinned"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Jun 12, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Westin Wilson

Cody picks Westin Wilson as a live underdog, noting his size and reach advantage, and that Saragih is a low-volume striker with poor grappling. He acknowledges Wilson's poor chin but thinks he can use distance management and possibly submit Saragih. Cody calls it a 'sprinkle' and expects Wilson to either win by decision or get knocked out.

over 1.5 rounds at plus 240
"I think I might take a shot in Westin Wilson but it would be the PRP pick he'd be all the way at the bottom."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Jun 12, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Jeka Saragih

Daniel Vreeland is critical of Westin Wilson's athleticism, head movement, durability, and confidence at the UFC level. He believes Jeka Saragih, despite being green, has knockout power and will knock out Wilson. He sarcastically notes that Wilson is a favorable matchup for Saragih.

"I think he comes out here and he knocks out Weston Wilson"
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Hesitant picked Jun 14, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Jeka Saragih

Jacob picks Jeka but does not trust him, recalling Jeka's previous loss as a lock of the week where he looked lost on the ground. He notes that Westin Wilson has been competitive against better fighters and can land shots that could clip Jeka. He thinks Jeka should win but is not confident and is not betting him.

"I'm picking Jeka but I don't trust him for [__]"
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MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jun 13, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Jeka Saragih

Saragih has knockout power and should eventually find Wilson's chin and put him out. However, the odds are not worth it. Wilson is a poor man's Wonderboy and could be dangerous with a submission, but Saragih's power is the deciding factor.

odds not worth it
"I do think that Seri will eventually find the chin of Wilson and put him out the odds that he's currently at not worth it though"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Hesitant picked Jun 12, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Jeka Saragih

Paul picks Jeka Saragih but is hesitant, noting that Saragih has power but is low-volume and has shown poor grappling. He thinks Saragih will likely land a big shot and knock out Wilson, but the price is too high for comfort. Paul prefers to look for a prop like Wilson by submission.

looking for Weston Wilson by sub prop
"I'll be on the hunt I'll be looking for like maybe a Weston Wilson by sub prop at some point this week."
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The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jun 11, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Jeka Saragih

The MMA Guru picks Jeka Saragih, calling him a knockout artist with explosive power. He believes Saragih will land brutal KO shots early, referencing his spinning backfist and straight right hand. He dismisses Westin Wilson's flashy techniques and thinks Wilson has a good chin for KO shots, meaning Saragih will find the finish.

"Weston Wilson your getting knocked out by Jaa sarig"
LOSS vs Jean Silva
TKO (punches) R1 4:12 · UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Walker 2 · Jan 13, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jean Silva 0 11 of 36 30% 11 of 36 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:04
Westin Wilson 1 25 of 36 69% 25 of 36 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:08
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jean Silva 0 11 of 36 30% 11 of 36 0 of 3 0% 0 0 0:04
Westin Wilson 1 25 of 36 69% 25 of 36 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:08
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jean Silva 11 of 36 30% 8 of 28 0 of 5 3 of 3 11 of 35 0 of 1 0 of 0
Westin Wilson 25 of 36 69% 24 of 32 1 of 4 0 of 0 23 of 34 2 of 2 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jean Silva 11 of 36 30% 8 of 28 0 of 5 3 of 3 11 of 35 0 of 1 0 of 0
Westin Wilson 25 of 36 69% 24 of 32 1 of 4 0 of 0 23 of 34 2 of 2 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jan 6, 2024 (7 days before fight)
Jean Silva

Angelo picks Jean Silva, acknowledging his savage striking and creativity, but notes that the -800 odds are inflated due to low respect for Westin Wilson. He sees a small chance of Wilson winning via submission if he gets Silva to the ground, but considers it unlikely. He will not bet or parlay Silva at these odds for a UFC debutant.

"Jean Silva is the clear pick here can't justify those odds not for a UFC debut."
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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Jan 8, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Jean Silva

Big Brady is very high on Jean Silva, citing his impressive performance on the Contender Series and his power. He criticizes Westin Wilson's lack of process and poor striking defense, predicting Silva will knock him out early. However, he warns that if the fight goes to the ground, Wilson is dangerous with submissions, but believes the knockout comes first.

first round knockout
"I think Jean Silva knocks Weston Wilson out in the first round"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jan 11, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Jean Silva

Cody picks Silva, stating that Wilson doesn't belong in the UFC and has durability issues. He notes Silva's power and ability to finish, and that Wilson's long frame makes him prone to getting hit. He expects a first-round knockout, but acknowledges the price is too high to bet.

"I just got to throw it out there and and go with jean Silva"
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Jan 9, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Jean Silva

Daniel Vreeland picks Jean Silva to win in devastating fashion. He highlights Silva's highlight-reel finishes and toughness, contrasting with Wilson's non-committal style and weak chin. Vreeland expects Silva to get a knockout and become a fighter to watch.

"I'm going Jean Silva here in devastating brutal fashion."
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Lucrative James Expert picked Oct 1, 2025 (fight day)

James does not discuss this fight in the transcript.

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MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jan 8, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Jean Silva

Jean Silva is a 27-year-old debutant on a winning streak, training at MMA Fight Nerds under Kyle Bajayo. He uses unorthodox and flashy strikes to hurt opponents and has solid Jiu-Jitsu. Westin Wilson is a 34-year-old who is clearly not UFC-level, with losses to former UFC fighters and a short-notice debut loss. Wilson's karate style and blitz attacks are ineffective against higher competition. Silva should make quick work of Wilson, likely finishing him early. The under 1.5 rounds is chalky but likely to cash.

Silva inside the distance, under 1.5 rounds
"give me Silva Silva inside the distance the under one and a half is chalky as hell out minus 350"
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Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jan 11, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Jean Silva

Paul picks Silva, agreeing that Wilson is not UFC caliber. He notes Silva's proven cardio from the Contender Series fight and believes he can go 15 minutes if needed. He thinks Silva will win, possibly by mixing in grappling, but the price is too high to bet.

"everything about Weston Wilson just just says he doesn't really belong at the UFC level"
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The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jan 9, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Jean Silva

The MMA Guru picks Jean Silva, dismissing Westin Wilson as not UFC level. He criticizes Wilson's padded record and losses to low-level opponents, including a loss to Teruto Ishihara. He believes Silva has a legitimate career and will win easily.

"I'm going to have to go with jean Silva for having a a legitim career that's not padded to get him to the UFC"
KO (punches) R1 2:54 · UFC on ESPN: Strickland vs. Magomedov · Jul 01, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Joanderson Brito 0 22 of 30 73% 24 of 32 1 of 1 100% 0 0 2:08
Westin Wilson 0 4 of 8 50% 14 of 18 0 of 0 --- 2 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Joanderson Brito 0 22 of 30 73% 24 of 32 1 of 1 100% 0 0 2:08
Westin Wilson 0 4 of 8 50% 14 of 18 0 of 0 --- 2 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Joanderson Brito 22 of 30 73% 21 of 28 1 of 1 0 of 1 5 of 10 3 of 3 14 of 17
Westin Wilson 4 of 8 50% 0 of 3 3 of 4 1 of 1 3 of 7 1 of 1 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Joanderson Brito 22 of 30 73% 21 of 28 1 of 1 0 of 1 5 of 10 3 of 3 14 of 17
Westin Wilson 4 of 8 50% 0 of 3 3 of 4 1 of 1 3 of 7 1 of 1 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Joanderson Brito vs. Westin Wilson
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Brito (-1400), Wilson (+850)

Round 1
The biggest betting favorite on the card by a country mile, Brito (14-3-1, 2-1 UFC) at -1400 odds is widely expected to blaze through his short-notice replacement foe. Rather than fighting Khusein Askhabov, the well-traveled Wilson (16-7, 0-0 UFC) steps in for his UFC debut as around a +800 underdog. The sport is a wild one and even massive favorites can lose – just look at Kutateladze earlier tonight – and Wilson does celebrate a 100% finish rate across his 16 pro victories. Referee Chris Tognoni will need to be on his A-game for what should be a fast and furious affair for as long as it lasts. Before the two featherweights engage, they touch gloves to signal they are glad to be competing tonight. Brito is the one to push the pace early, and Wilson fades back and eats a right hand. Brito wings another overhand right, and Wilson is out of the way in time. The karate style and stance from Wilson works against him, as Brito busts him in the chops with a pair of furious hooks. Wilson wobbles back to the fence, and Brito is so aggressive that Wilson grabs him to slow him down. Brito wings a right hand over the top, and Wilson responds with a potential trip attempt. Brito presses Wilson tightly on the fence, and he takes a knee to the chest. Brito slings him to the mat, and Wilson pulls on the cage with his toes. Brito lands in side control, keeping his shoulder pressed tightly on the Utah native. Wilson is again warned for grabbing the fence, and Brito stands up and grabs it to fight off a sudden, unexpected leglock. Tognoni swats his fingers out of the fence, and Brito drops down and busts Wilson in the face with a right hand.
Wilson latches on to a sudden kneebar, and Brito pushes off and batters Wilson with thunderous right hands. As Wilson hangs on, rolled to his side with the submission no longer a serious option, Brito does not let him off the hook. “Tubarao” concludes his bombardment with fierce flurry of fists, and Tognoni jumps in to stop the fight as Wilson’s lights go out.
The enormous favorite made short work of the late replacement, having now performed three first-round finishes in a row. An energized Brito loudly and angrily calls out Dan Ige for a future fight, flipping off double birds and calling for a main event spot. If not Ige, he will also take Alex Caceres, as he is very interested in a ranked adversary.

The Official Result
Joanderson Brito def. Westin Wilson R1 2:54 via KO (Punches)
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jun 25, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Joanderson Brito

Angelo picks Joanderson Brito to win inside the distance. He describes Brito as an absolute savage with fast, athletic striking and solid top pressure. He believes Westin Wilson, despite high fight IQ, is outmatched by Brito's size, strength, and aggression. He plans to parlay Brito if under -400 or bet the finish prop.

parlay if under -400, otherwise by finish prop
"I think Joanna some Frito wins this fight I think he wins inside the distance"
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Big Brady Expert Lock picked Jun 26, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Joanderson Brito

Big Brady picks Joanderson Brito to win by first-round knockout, calling it one of the most lopsided matchups he's ever seen. He notes Wilson has no takedown defense, poor striking defense, and has been knocked out several times. Brito is a black belt in BJJ with power and can finish anywhere. Brady expects a finish within the first 60 seconds.

first round knockout
"I think Rita wins this fight probably within the first 60 seconds one of the most lopsided matchups I've ever seen in my life"
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Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jun 28, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Joanderson Brito

Cody is very confident Brito wins, likely by submission. He notes Brito's significant advantages in striking, wrestling, and grappling. Wilson is a regional fighter making his UFC debut at 34, with losses to lower-level competition. Cody thinks Brito will take him down and submit him, possibly by rear-naked choke. He prefers the submission prop at +200.

Brito by submission at +200
"burrito by sub would be the play there"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Jun 29, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Joanderson Brito

Daniel confidently picks Brito to finish Wilson, predicting a first-round submission. He notes Brito's high ceiling, as praised by UFC matchmakers, and his dangerous grappling. He sees Wilson as a 'kill or be killed' fighter who will be outmatched physically and technically. He expects Brito to dominate wherever the fight goes, and calls it a mismatch.

first round submission
"Joe Anderson burrito is going to come out here and finish Weston Wilson"
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Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jun 28, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Joanderson Brito

Paul agrees Brito wins inside the distance, likely by KO. He notes the huge disparity in experience and skill, with Wilson being a career regional fighter. Paul thinks Brito will knock him out by backing him up and landing a big shot. He mentions Brito's cauliflower ears as a sign of his toughness.

Brito by KO at -125
"burrito by KO is minus 125"
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The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jun 27, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Joanderson Brito

The Guru picks Joanderson Brito, noting his momentum with two wins in a row over decent competition, including a KO and a submission. He believes Brito's grappling will be too much for Westin Wilson, who trains at Upstate Karate with Stephen Thompson but has a tendency to give up his back. He predicts a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

submission in the first round, rear-naked choke
"I'm gonna have to go with Johannes and Britto here... I reckon he'll get this one done by submission in the first round renaked choke"
Expert Picks (4)
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Aug 17, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Yi Zha

Angelo is picking Yi Zha but with low confidence, calling the -400 odds an atrocity. He describes Yi Zha as a powerful grappler who uses kicks to manage range and is constantly looking for submissions, but can struggle to maintain position. He notes Westin Wilson is a karate-style striker who is very tall and can be hesitant. He ultimately picks Yi Zha because of his insane toughness shown in his last fight, but warns against betting on this fight.

Odds are -400, which Angelo calls an atrocity; he advises not gambling on this fight.
"I am going to pick Yiza just because of how insanely tough he is and we saw that in his last fight. But if you're gambling on this fight that you have genuine issues that need to be looked after by a professional."
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Big Brady Expert Confident picked Aug 21, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Yi Zha

Big Brady picks Yi Zha to win by first-round submission, noting that Yi Zha is a grappler who will take the fight to the mat and that Westin Wilson has been submitted four times by questionable competition. He acknowledges the -1200 line is ridiculous but believes Yi Zha should get the win. He predicts an armbar or rear-naked choke.

Yi Zha by first round submission
"Give me EA to win this fight. I'll take him to win this fight by first round submission, but the minus, 1200, it just kind of ridiculous, but yeah, he should get the win."
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MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Aug 21, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Yi Zha

The host sees Yi Zha as a big favorite and expects him to wear down Wilson and eventually find a finish within a round and a half. He believes the finish will likely come by submission.

win by submission, inside 1.5 rounds
"Big favorite here for Eha and I expect him to come through with it as he wears down Wilson and eventually finds that finish within a round and a half and I think it probably comes by submission."
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The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Aug 22, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Yi Zha

The MMA Guru picks Yi Zha to win by KO, citing his competitive performance against Gabriel Santos and a close fight with Lerone Murphy. He criticizes Westin Wilson's side-on stance, which leaves him open to fast lower-weight fighters. He notes that Wilson has been finished early before and is older (36-38), while Yi Zha has more experience and a better record. He concludes that he simply won't pick Wilson to win fights.

Yi Zha by KO
"I'm going to go with Yiza to get a KO over Weston Wilson. To be honest with you, there's just certain fighters I won't take to win fights and Weston Wilson's one of them."