UFC Fight Night 257: Hayisaer vs Young - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Maheshate "The Sichuan Striker" Hayisaer and Gauge "Gee Money" Young face off at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. This lightweight undercard bout during UFC Fight Night 257 looks to set the stage with two promising fighters competing for a rebound.

Maheshate turned pro in 2017 and trains at the Enbo Fight Club. He has a record of 10 wins, with 4 by knockout. His last fight ended in a loss by decision against Nikolas Motta, showing his technical skill but still revealing room for improvement. Gauge Young began his professional journey in 2018 and hones his skills at Ignite Jiu-Jitsu. With a record of 9 victories, 6 by knockout, he comes off a recent loss to Evan Elder by decision.

What time is Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young fight

Live coverage for the Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young main card will start at 03:00 AM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	03:00 AM	05:00 AM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	12:00 AM	02:00 AM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	07:00 AM	09:00 AM
Australia (AEDT)	Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025	06:00 PM	08:00 PM

The event takes place on August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The start time is 05:00 AM EST. This is part of UFC Fight Night 257. The main event features Johnny Walker against Mingyang Zhang. Hayisaer and Young will fight in the lightweight category on the undercard.

This match consists of three rounds. It is part of the Fight Nights federation. Keep in mind that ring walk times may vary depending on how long earlier fights last. Check local listings for your country's start time to ensure you don't miss any action.

Fighters Details

Maheshate Hayisaer

Nationality: China
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 14
Record: 10 / 4 / 0

Gauge Young

Nationality: United States
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 70.3 kg
Total Fights: 12
Record: 9 / 3 / 0

Maheshate Hayisaer faces Gauge Young in a lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night 257, with no belts or titles on the line.

Maheshate has a record of 10 wins and 4 losses, with his most recent fight being a loss by unanimous decision against Nikolas Motta. Despite this setback, his professional journey showcases talent. Motta’s record shows he is experienced and packs power but lacks consistent form. Against Young, Maheshate’s height and reach offer strategic advantages.

Gauge Young holds 9 wins and 3 losses. He recently lost to Evan Elder via unanimous decision but displayed resilience throughout. Elder holds strong stats that just emphasize Young's durability, critical against Maheshate.

Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young Betting Odds

Underdog: Maheshate : 2.1 (+112)
Favorite: Gauge Young : 1.8 (-125)

Method of victory	Maheshate	Gauge Young
By KO/TKO or disqualification	5.6 (+460)	4.0 (+300)
By decision or technical decision	3.3 (+230)	3.5 (+245)

How and where to watch the Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young Fight

You can watch Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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