Gage Young secured a split decision victory over Thiago Moises at UFC Winnipeg. The scorecards read 29-28, 28-29, 29-28 in favor of Young. This marks Young's second consecutive win, improving his record to 11-3. For Moises, it represents his second straight loss, dropping his record to 19-10. Young dominated the third round according to the post.
Gage Young earned a split decision win over Thiago Moises on Saturday night at UFC Winnipeg, with the judges' scorecards reading 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 in Young's favor.
The victory extends Young's winning streak to two fights in a row, pushing his record to 11-3. According to the post-fight report, Young was particularly dominant in the third round, which appeared to be the decisive factor in securing the nod from two of the three judges.
Moises, 31, enters the loss column for the second consecutive time, falling to 19-10. The Brazilian fights out of American Top Team and competes in the orthodox stance, standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach. He averages 2.48 significant strikes landed per minute at a 42 percent striking accuracy rate, and adds a takedown threat at 1.31 per 15 minutes along with 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes — a well-rounded game that nonetheless could not secure the majority of the judges' favor on this occasion.
Why it matters
- Young picks up consecutive wins and strengthens his position in a competitive lightweight or welterweight landscape
- Moises drops his second straight, raising questions about where he stands in the divisional pecking order
- The close scorecards — one judge saw it for Moises — suggest the fight was competitive through the first two rounds before Young's strong finish proved decisive
