Thiago Moises vs. Gauge Young prediction, pick for UFC Winnipeg
Will veteran Thiago Moises get back on track or inexperienced Gauge Young pick up his second promotional win at UFC Fight Night 273?
Thiago Moises and Gauge Young meet on the UFC Fight Night 273 main card Saturday at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event's results : 4-1 UFC main cards, 2026 : 33-17 Thiago Moises vs.
Gauge Young UFC Winnipeg preview Moises (19-9 MMA, 8-7 UFC) has alternated wins and losses since January 2023, going 3-3 in that span. He's coming off a first-round knockout loss to Jared Gordon in May 2025. After losing his UFC debut, Young (10-3 MMA, 1-1 UFC) picked up his first promotional win last August by unanimous decision.
Thiago Moises vs. Gauge Young UFC Winnipeg expert pick, prediction Filling out the main card is a lightweight bout between Thiago Moises and Gauge Young. Even though both men have traded wins and losses as of late, this is an undeniable step up for Young.
Young, who made my prospects to watch list circa 2024 , is a fighter I've been high on and like very much. However, after seeing more of him at a higher level, part of me worries that this could be the classic case of being pushed to the UFC too soon. Moises is a fighter who I felt has been traditionally overrated and have subsequently looked to fade him way more than I look to back him, but these are the fights he traditionally tends to win.