Last fight
Win
Moises vs Young
Apr. 18, 2026
Stats & Records
6
Wins by Knockout
1
Wins by Submission
5
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 257
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 496
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- Takedowns Attempted
- 10
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Sedalia, United States
Trains at
Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA
Fighting style
MMA
Age
25
Height
69.00
Weight
155.00
Octagon Debut
Apr. 26, 2025
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
38.00
- Pro since 2020, made UFC debut in April 2025
- Six wins by KO, one by submission (Arm triangle)
- Five first-round finishes
- 7-1 amateur record with five finishes
UFC Fight Night (8/23/25) Young won a three round unanimous decision over Maheshate
UFC Fight Night (4/26/25) Young lost a three round unanimous decision to Evan Elder
Dana White's Contender Series, Season 8
Episode four (9/3/24) Young lost a three round unanimous decision to Quillan Salkilld
When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve been wrestling since I was 12, started kickboxing a few years after that. After high school I didn’t really have a career in mind, so I pursued MMA.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? I'd have to say Dustin Poirier because he embodies the spirit of what it is to be a fighter, in victory and defeat. Cory Sandhagen is up there too.
Do you have any heroes? I look up to lots of people, but I wouldn’t say I have any heroes.
What are your current ranks in martial arts? Purple belt in BJJ.
What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It would mean a lot. I’ve worked my whole life to get there, so it’s an important step in my life.
What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why? The key fight is always the next one, but my DWCS fight was a turning point in my career, as it really let me know that I'm at a high level and ready for the UFC.
Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for? I come from a pretty rough town, so I want to show the youth that it's possible to do what you want and get more out of life if you're willing to work for it.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? Growing as a man. Earning life experience. Building a strong character.
What was your job before you started fighting? Worked at Steak ‘N Shake briefly, but mostly I’ve focused on fighting.
Favorite grappling technique: Whatever works best at that moment in time
Favorite Striking technique: Overhand right
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I recently got engaged to my high school sweetheart, and we have a dog. She works very hard to support my career in MMA, and my hope is to have enough success where she doesn't have to work anymore.
What is one thing that you want UFC fans around the world to know about you? I care deeply about this game. I'm still young and I'm still a student, studying every day. This is my life, and I want the fans to watch me grow as an athlete and move up the ranks to the highest level.
