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Road to UFC

"You-Jitsu"

SuYoung You

Bantamweight Division

15-3-0 (W-L-D)

3

Wins by Knockout

5

Wins by Submission

6

First Round Finishes

SuYoung You

athlete record

Info

Learn more about SuYoung You's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
South Korea
Fighting style
MMA
Age
29
Height
66.00
Weight
136.00
Octagon Debut
Nov. 23, 2024
Reach
65.00
Leg reach
36.00
  • Pro since 2014
     
  • Three wins by KO, five by submission (Arm triangle, armbar, 3 RNC)
     
  • Six first round finishes
     
  • Unbeaten in his last four (3-0, 1 NC)

UFC Fight Night (3/15/25) You won a three round unanimous decision over AJ Cunningham

UFC Fight Night (11/23/24) You won a three round unanimous decision over Jieleyisi Baergeng to win the Road to UFC bantamweight tournament

 

Road To UFC, Season 3

8/23/24 – SF – You won a three round split decision over Daermisi Zhawupasi

5/19/24 – QF - You won a three round unanimous decision over Shohei Nose

When and why did you start training for fighting? I thought I was more athletic than others. I wanted to make use of my talent and be recognized. I wanted to be a fighter with excellent skills that are recognized by the world, only by my talent and my efforts.

What ranks and titles have you held? I was champion at four different fight promotions – Naiza, Deep, Zeus and Black Combat. Road to UFC bantamweight tournament winner

Do you have any heroes? Conor McGregor

What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is the greatest achievement that I can achieve. It's the biggest motivation for me, my team and family.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was jobless.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I was undefeated as an amateur and never went to a decision

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Jiu Jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar and back choke

Favorite Striking technique: Jab