Gage Young earned a split decision victory over Thiago Moises at UFC Winnipeg. The win marks Young's second consecutive victory in the UFC. Moises suffered his second straight loss with this defeat. The bout went all three rounds with judges scoring it 29-28, 28-29, 29-28. Young appeared to dominate the third round according to the post.
Gage Young picked up a hard-fought split decision win over Thiago Moises at UFC Winnipeg on April 19, with the judges returning scores of 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 in Young's favor after three competitive rounds.
For Young, the victory represents back-to-back wins inside the Octagon, a sign of growing momentum in his UFC career. He appeared to seal the outcome with a strong third-round performance, according to post-fight reporting.
Moises, 31, enters a difficult stretch after absorbing his second consecutive defeat. The Brazilian lightweight, who trains out of American Top Team, now holds a professional record of 19 wins and 10 losses. Standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach and fighting out of an orthodox stance, Moises brings a measured offensive game to the cage, averaging 2.48 significant strikes per minute at 42 percent accuracy. He also poses a threat on the mat, posting 1.31 takedowns and 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes throughout his career.
Why it matters
- Young's back-to-back wins push him further into lightweight contention and add urgency to his next matchup
- Moises now faces pressure to reverse a two-fight skid, which could affect his standing in a crowded 155-pound division
- The split decision margin highlights how close the fight was through the first two rounds, with the third likely proving decisive for the judges
