Gage Young defeated Thiago Moises by split decision at UFC Winnipeg, with scorecards reading 29-28, 28-29, 29-28. This marks Young's second consecutive victory, improving his record to 11-3. Moises suffered his second straight loss and now stands at 19-10. According to reports, Young delivered a dominant performance in the third round that helped secure the victory. The split decision indicates the fight was competitive despite Young's strong finish.
Gage Young picked up a hard-fought split decision victory over Thiago Moises at UFC Winnipeg on April 19, with the judges' scorecards reading 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 in his favor.
Young's win pushes his professional record to 11-3 and marks back-to-back victories for the welterweight contender. Reports indicate that a dominant third round proved decisive, allowing Young to edge ahead on the cards despite a competitive showing from Moises throughout the earlier portions of the fight.
Moises, 31, falls to 19-10 with the loss, his second in a row. The Brazilian, who trains out of American Top Team, is an orthodox fighter standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach. He averages 2.48 significant strikes landed per minute at 42 percent accuracy and has shown consistent activity on the ground, averaging 1.31 takedowns and 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes across his career. The loss will be a setback for a fighter who has long looked to push his way back into lightweight or welterweight contention.
Why it matters
- Young's consecutive wins signal a meaningful upward trend in his career trajectory at welterweight.
- Moises has now dropped two straight, raising questions about where he stands in the divisional pecking order.
- The competitive nature of the split decision suggests Moises remains a difficult out, even in defeat, which could factor into future matchmaking.
- A strong third-round finish by Young demonstrates finishing ability that could attract higher-ranked opponents going forward.
