Gage Young won a split decision over Thiago Moises with scorecards of 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 at UFC Winnipeg. The victory marks Young's second consecutive win, improving his record to 11-3. Moises suffered his second straight loss and fell to 19-10 overall. The close split decision reflected a competitive bout between the two lightweights. Young continues building momentum with back-to-back victories, while Moises faces a difficult losing streak.
Gage Young picked up a hard-fought split decision victory over Thiago Moises at UFC Winnipeg on April 19, with the judges returning scorecards of 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 in his favor.
The win pushes Young to 11-3 overall and extends his winning streak to two consecutive fights, signaling a period of momentum building for the lightweight contender.
Moises, 31, enters a difficult stretch after absorbing his second straight defeat, dropping to 19-10 overall. The Brazilian, who trains out of American Top Team and fights out of an orthodox stance, stands five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach. He averages 2.48 significant strikes landed per minute at 42 percent accuracy, and supplements his striking with 1.31 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes — a well-rounded profile that made him a credible threat throughout the bout.
Why it matters
- The narrow split decision reflects how evenly matched the two lightweights were, with one judge seeing the fight in Moises' favor.
- Young's back-to-back wins strengthen his position in a stacked 155-pound division and could attract a higher-ranked opponent next.
- Moises now faces pressure to halt a two-fight skid after working his way back up through the lightweight ranks over recent years.
- The result adds urgency to Moises' next assignment, as continued losses would threaten his standing on the UFC roster.
