UFC Fight Night 257: Xiao Long vs You Su-young Preview & Prediction
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China’s Long Xiao looks to make an impression as he takes on Korea’s Su Young You in the bantamweight division.
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Where is UFC Fight Night 257: Walker vs Zhang? Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Shanghai, China
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What TV channel is UFC Fight Night 257: Walker vs Zhang on? UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN+
Where can I stream UFC Fight Night 257: Walker vs Zhang? UK – TNT Sports subscribers can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – ESPN+ & UFC Fight Pass
UFC Fight Night 257: Walker vs Zhang main card
Johnny Walker vs Zhang Mingyang (Light Heavyweight)
Brian Ortega vs Aljamain Sterling (Featherweight)
Sergei Pavlovich vs Waldo Cortes-Acosta (Heavyweight)
Su Mudaerji vs Kevin Borjas (Flyweight)
Taiyilake Nueraji vs Kiefer Crosbie (Welterweight)
UFC Fight Night 257: Walker vs Zhang prelims
Maheshate Hayisaer vs Gauge Young (Lightweight)
Lone'er Kavanagh vs Charles Johnson (Flyweight)
Rong Zhu vs Austin Hubbard (Lightweight)
Michel Pereira vs Kyle Daukaus (Middleweight)
Yi Zha vs Westin Wilson (Featherweight)
Xiao Long vs You Su-young (Bantamweight)
Uran Satybaldiev vs Diyar Nurgozhay (Light Heavyweight)
Long Xiao: Aggressive Brawler down for a scrap
At 27 years old, Long Xiao (27-9) enters this bout on the back of a knockout win over Quang Le. Prior to that, he lost a split decision to Chang Ho Lee after impressing on the Road to UFC. Whilst young in age, Long has amassed quite the experience, having well over 30 professional fights.
Long Xiao employs a scrappy, aggressive style, looking to trade big blows with his opponent. He possesses sizeable power in his hands for this lighter weight-class and likes to set a fast pace, aiming to overwhelm fighters with pressure and striking intensity.
Su Young You: Well-rounded Korean aiming to extend winning streak
Su Young You (15-3, 2NC) arrives in confident form, having won his last fight via decision against AJ Cunningham. Before that, he earned a decision victory over Baergeng Jieleyisi in his UFC debut. Furthermore, he is currently riding a four-fight winning streak.
A very well-rounded mixed martial artist, Su Young is comfortable on the feet and also possesses solid grappling skills. His versatility allows him to adapt his game plan and control the fight both standing and on the ground.
Xiao Long vs Su Young You prediction
Both fighters have potential, but Su Young You is the more polished and well-rounded mixed martial artist. Expect him to use his grappling effectively to neutralise Xiao Long’s power on the feet. While Xiao Long carries more knockout threat, Su Young’s comfort in striking exchanges should allow him to control the tempo and avoid taking unnecessary risks.
I anticipate Su Young You cruising to a decision victory by methodically controlling the fight and avoiding the heavy shots of his opponent.
Prediction: Su Young You to win by decision
