Gage Young secured a split decision victory over Thiago Moises at UFC Winnipeg, with judges scoring the bout 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28. The win marked Young's second consecutive victory, improving his record to 11-3. Moises suffered his second straight loss, falling to 19-10 overall. The bout was competitive enough to result in a split decision from the judges. Both fighters competed in the lightweight division at the event.
Gage Young picked up a hard-fought split decision win over Thiago Moises in a lightweight contest at UFC Winnipeg on April 19, with the judges' scorecards reading 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28 in Young's favor.
The victory was Young's second in a row, lifting his professional record to 11-3. While verified data for Young was not available in full, the result speaks to a fighter building momentum in one of the UFC's deepest divisions.
Moises, 31, drops to 19-10 with the defeat, his second consecutive loss. The Brazilian fights out of American Top Team and brings a well-rounded game to the octagon. He stands five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach and competes as an orthodox fighter. His statistical profile reflects a measured approach: he lands 2.48 significant strikes per minute at 42 percent accuracy, while also threatening with 1.31 takedowns and 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, underscoring his ability to mix striking with grappling pressure.
Why it matters
- Young's back-to-back wins give him genuine traction in a crowded lightweight division and could push him toward a ranked opponent next.
- Moises has now dropped two straight, raising questions about where he fits in the 155-pound picture as he looks to reverse the slide.
- The competitive, split-decision nature of the bout suggests both fighters were close throughout, which may fuel calls for a rematch down the line.
