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UFC Fight Night · August 23, 2025Final

WalkervsZhang

12Bouts
5Agree
3Splits
0Locks
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang poster
Card complete. Claude 3/8 (38%)  ·  GPT 6/11 (55%)Results
RedBlue Bar: model avg Market KO Sub Dec
Main card
01
Main cardFinal: Walker, KO/TKO Punches
Johnny WalkerWINNER
Johnny
7-7UFC
33 yrs19 mo out
VS
Light Heavyweight
Zhang Mingyang
Zhang
3-0UFC
27 yrs
GPT
33%WalkerMingyang67%
GPT Zhang Mingyang 67% KO/TKOMISS
Why
GPTZhang Mingyang's striking output (9.23 SLPM at 57% accuracy) is significantly higher and more accurate than Johnny Walker's, and Zhang absorbs more but defends at a higher rate. Walker's durability has been questionable against powerful strikers, and Zhang's aggressive style and finishing instinct are likely to exploit that. Walker's grappling is not a consistent path and Zhang has shown strong offensive pressure.
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02
Main cardFinal: Sterling, U-DEC
Brian Ortega
Brian
8-5UFC
34 yrs17 mo out
VS
Catch Weight
Aljamain SterlingWINNER
Aljamain
16-5UFC
36 yrs
GPT
23%OrtegaSterling77%
GPT Aljamain Sterling 77% DecisionHIT
Why
GPTSterling holds clear statistical advantages in strike differential (+2.31 vs Ortega's -2.51), striking accuracy (52% vs 37%), and striking defense (58% vs 49%). His higher output and superior ability to avoid damage (SApM 2.3 vs 6.59) suggest he will control the pace at range. While Ortega is dangerous with submissions, Sterling's own grappling is elite, with greater takedown volume (2.31 vs 1.07), and he has rarely been finished. Ortega's leaky striking defense and tendency to absorb high damage make a finish unlikely against a high-output, defensively-sound opponent like Sterling.
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03
Main card
Sergei Pavlovich
Sergei
7-3UFC
33 yrs
VS
Heavyweight
Waldo Cortes-Acosta
Waldo
5-1UFC
33 yrs20 mo out
GPT
72%PavlovichCortes-Acosta28%
GPT Sergei Pavlovich 72% KO/TKO
Why
GPTPavlovich is an elite power puncher with a proven track record of early knockouts against top-tier heavyweights. While Cortes-Acosta displays solid striking volume, high accuracy, and a positive strike differential, he has not faced anyone with Pavlovich's finishing ability. Pavlovich's reach advantage (+6 inches) and aggressive style are likely to overcome Cortes-Acosta's more methodical approach and modest grappling threat.
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04
Main cardFinal: Sumudaerji, U-DEC
SumudaerjiWINNER
4-4UFC
29 yrs
VS
Flyweight
Kevin Borjas
Kevin
1-2UFC
27 yrs
GPT
74%SumudaerjiBorjas26%
GPT Sumudaerji 74% DecisionHIT
Why
GPTSumudaerji holds a significant edge in striking accuracy, strike differential, and defensive metrics. He absorbs far fewer strikes than Borjas and lands at a higher accuracy rate. Borjas' defensive liabilities, high strikes absorbed per minute, and lack of grappling or submission threat make it likely he will be outpointed over three rounds. While neither fighter has strong finishing rates at this level, Sumudaerji's superior technical striking and defense should secure him a clear decision.
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Prelims
05
PrelimsSPLITFinal: Nueraji, KO/TKO Elbows
Taiyilake NuerajiWINNER
Taiyilake
24 yrs
VS
Welterweight
Kiefer Crosbie
Kiefer
0-2UFC
35 yrs18 mo out
ClaudeGPT
51%NuerajiCrosbie49%
CLAUDE Kiefer Crosbie 61% DecisionMISS
GPT Taiyilake Nueraji 63% DecisionHIT
Why
CLAUDESimplified prediction due to API limitations. Basic statistical comparison used.
GPTNueraji's significantly higher striking volume (11.01 SLpM) and superior striking differential (+3.62) suggest he can outwork Crosbie over three rounds. While Crosbie is more accurate (64% vs 48%), Nueraji's pace and defensive edge (58% vs 54% StrDef) give him the upper hand in a pure striking affair. Both lack grappling threat, so this should remain a standup contest where Nueraji's output is the difference.
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06
PrelimsFinal: Young, U-DEC
Maheshate
3-2UFC
25 yrs
VS
Lightweight
Gauge YoungWINNER
Gauge
0-1UFC
25 yrs
Claude + GPT
33%MaheshateYoung67%
CLAUDE Gauge Young 69% DecisionHIT
GPT Gauge Young 65% DecisionHIT
Why
CLAUDESimplified prediction due to API limitations. Basic statistical comparison used.
GPTGauge Young enters with a significant striking accuracy advantage (56% vs 28%) and higher output (4.27 SLpM). Both fighters are defensively vulnerable, absorbing over 5 strikes per minute, but Young's accuracy and volume should allow him to outpoint Maheshate in a likely striking battle, given neither attempts takedowns. Maheshate's physical advantages are minor and unlikely to offset the technical disparity in striking.
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07
PrelimsFinal: Johnson, KO/TKO Punch
Charles JohnsonWINNER
Charles
6-5UFC
34 yrs
VS
Flyweight
Lone'er Kavanagh
Lone'er
2-0UFC
26 yrs
Claude + GPT
37%JohnsonKavanagh63%
CLAUDE Lone'er Kavanagh 63% DecisionMISS
GPT Lone'er Kavanagh 63% DecisionMISS
Why
CLAUDESimplified prediction due to API limitations. Basic statistical comparison used.
GPTKavanagh's superior striking accuracy (66%) and higher strike output (4.97 SLpM) give him an edge in a likely standup battle, especially since neither fighter is a significant grappling threat. Johnson is more defensively sound and has some wrestling ability, but his low takedown accuracy (23%) and Kavanagh's high striking efficiency suggest the fight will favor Kavanagh's pace and precision over three rounds.
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08
PrelimsSPLITFinal: Rongzhu, U-DEC
RongzhuWINNER
2-3UFC
25 yrs
VS
Lightweight
Austin Hubbard
Austin
4-7UFC
33 yrs
ClaudeGPT
47%RongzhuHubbard53%
CLAUDE Rongzhu 60% DecisionHIT
GPT Austin Hubbard 65% DecisionMISS
Why
CLAUDESimplified prediction due to API limitations. Basic statistical comparison used.
GPTHubbard's superior striking defense and more favorable strike differential suggest he will absorb less damage while maintaining competitive output. Rongzhu is more aggressive but absorbs more strikes than he lands, and Hubbard's takedown defense should limit Rongzhu's wrestling success. Both have low finishing rates, making a decision outcome likely.
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09
PrelimsFinal: Daukaus, KO/TKO Elbows
Michel Pereira
Michel
9-4UFC
31 yrs
VS
Middleweight
Kyle DaukausWINNER
Kyle
2-5UFC
32 yrs33 mo out
ClaudeGPT
62%PereiraDaukaus38%
CLAUDE Michel Pereira 56% DecisionMISS
GPT Michel Pereira 68% DecisionMISS
Why
CLAUDESimplified prediction due to API limitations. Basic statistical comparison used.
GPTPereira's superior striking accuracy, volume, and defensive metrics give him an advantage in a likely standup-heavy fight. Daukaus presents a significant submission threat, but his low takedown accuracy and Pereira's strong takedown defense reduce his chances of controlling the fight on the ground. Pereira's dynamic striking and ability to avoid extended grappling exchanges favor him over three rounds.
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10
PrelimsFinal: Yizha, KO/TKO Punches
YizhaWINNER
0-2UFC
28 yrs17 mo out
VS
Featherweight
Westin Wilson
Westin
1-2UFC
36 yrs20 mo out
ClaudeGPT
68%YizhaWilson32%
CLAUDE Yizha 61% DecisionHIT
GPT Yizha 75% DecisionHIT
Why
CLAUDESimplified prediction due to API limitations. Basic statistical comparison used.
GPTYizha shows better striking metrics, higher takedown accuracy and defense, and absorbs significantly less damage than Wilson. Wilson's high submission average is offset by low takedown accuracy and poor defensive stats, making it unlikely he can control Yizha long enough to secure a finish. Yizha's overall defensive efficiency and grappling control should allow him to nullify submission threats and win on points.
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11
PrelimsSPLITFinal: You, U-DEC
Xiao Long
Xiao
1-1UFC
27 yrs
VS
Bantamweight
SuYoung YouWINNER
SuYoung
1-1UFC
29 yrs
ClaudeGPT
45%LongYou55%
CLAUDE Xiao Long 64% DecisionMISS
GPT SuYoung You 74% DecisionHIT
Why
CLAUDESimplified prediction due to API limitations. Basic statistical comparison used.
GPTSuYoung You's elite grappling volume (6 takedowns per fight, 63% accuracy) should dictate the pace and location of the fight. While Xiao Long has a clear striking advantage in both volume and accuracy, his takedown defense (78%) will be tested at a much higher frequency than he's faced before. You's superior striking defense (64%) and ability to stifle offense make it likely he can neutralize Long's output and control rounds on the mat.
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PrelimsFinal: Satybaldiev, SUB Ezekiel Choke
Uran SatybaldievWINNER
Uran
0-1UFC
VS
Light Heavyweight
Diyar Nurgozhay
Diyar
0-1UFC
28 yrs
Claude + GPT
28%SatybaldievNurgozhay72%
CLAUDE Diyar Nurgozhay 75% DecisionMISS
GPT Diyar Nurgozhay 70% DecisionMISS
Why
CLAUDESimplified prediction due to API limitations. Basic statistical comparison used.
GPTDiyar Nurgozhay has a substantial statistical edge, with proven UFC-level output (3.52 SLpM at 52% accuracy, 66% striking defense), excellent distance management, and perfect takedown defense. Satybaldiev's complete lack of UFC stats introduces significant uncertainty about his readiness and effectiveness against a defensively sound striker. Unless Satybaldiev reveals a major stylistic advantage or grappling threat, Nurgozhay's activity and efficiency should control the fight.
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