Lightweight fighters Maheshate Hayisaer from China and Gauge Young from the United States face off tonight at UFC Fight Night 257 at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai. This undercard matchup unfolds before the main event featuring Johnny Walker against Mingyang Zhang.
Maheshate Hayisaer, representing Enbo Fight Club, turned professional with ten wins and four losses. His most recent fight resulted in a unanimous decision loss to Nikolas Motta, a seasoned opponent with a similar fighting background and weight class. Gauge Young specializes in Ignite Jiu-Jitsu. He brings nine wins against three losses into the octagon. Previously, he dropped a unanimous decision when he faced Evan Elder.
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 UFC Fight Night 257 takes place today, August 23, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, China. The event starts at 05:00 AM EST. The main fight features Johnny Walker against Mingyang Zhang. Hayisaer and Young will compete in a lightweight bout on the undercard.
The start time of each fight may vary based on the duration of earlier matches. Fans should keep this in mind when planning to watch specific bouts.
For viewers around the world, please check the table with start times for your country to ensure you don't miss any action.
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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Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young Betting Odds
- Underdog: Maheshate : 2.2 (+125)
- Favorite: Gauge Young : 1.7 (-138)
| Method of victory | Maheshate | Gauge Young |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 5.9 (+490) | 4.0 (+300) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.4 (+240) | 3.4 (+240) |
Gauge Young holds the edge as the favorite at 1.7 or -138. Maheshate follows as the underdog with odds of 2.2 or +125. Both fighters share 3.4 or +240 odds for a win by points or decision. Young seems promising for a victory via KO/TKO/DQ at 4.0 or +300 compared to Maheshate at 5.9 or +490. Young emerges as the popular choice based on his favorably tighter odds across the board, suggesting higher confidence in his overall performance potential against Maheshate.
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 vs Gauge Young Fight Card
- Johnny Walker vs Mingyang Zhang
- Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling
- Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta
- Su Mudaerji vs Kevin Borjas
- Nueraji Taiyilake vs Kiefer Crosbie
- Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young
- Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson
- Zhu Rong vs Austin Hubbard
- Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus
- Zha Yi vs Westin Wilson
- Long Xiao vs Su Young You
- Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay
