Best fights of Savant Young
Over 15 years as a professional, Savant Young has compiled a 11-9 (8) record, fighting across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Savant Young defeats Takeshi Inoue
On May 3, 2008 Savant Young faced Takeshi Inoue in a featherweight bout. Young was 31 years old with a record of 8-7, and Inoue was 28 with a record of 10-10. Young was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Inoue was on a 4-fight winning streak. Young won via unanimous decision.
2. Savant Young loses to Rob Emerson via KO
On March 9, 2012 Savant Young faced Rob Emerson in a lightweight bout. Young was 35 years old with a record of 10-8, and Emerson was 30 with a record of 12-10. Young was coming off a win, while Emerson was coming off a loss. Emerson submitted Young via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
3. Savant Young submits Victor Hunsaker
On January 10, 1999 Savant Young faced Victor Hunsaker. Young was 22 years old with a record of 2-1, and Hunsaker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was coming off a win. Young submitted Victor Hunsaker via heel hook in the 1st round.
4. Savant Young KOs Danny Suarez
On November 17, 2006 Savant Young faced Danny Suarez in a lightweight bout. Young was 30 years old with a record of 5-5, and Suarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was on a 3-fight losing streak. Young stopped Danny Suarez via KO in the 1st round.
5. Savant Young submits Ronnie Barnwell
On January 10, 1999 Savant Young faced Ronnie Barnwell. Young was 22 years old with a record of 1-1, and Barnwell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was coming off a loss. Young submitted Ronnie Barnwell via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
6. Savant Young submits Robert Washington
On December 2, 2011 Savant Young faced Robert Washington in a lightweight bout. Young was 35 years old with a record of 9-8, and Washington was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was coming off a loss. Young submitted Robert Washington via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
7. Savant Young loses to John Alessio via KO
On October 1, 2005 Savant Young faced John Alessio in a welterweight bout. Young was 29 years old with a record of 5-2, and Alessio was 26 with a record of 16-7. Young was on a 2-fight winning streak and Alessio was coming off a win. Alessio submitted Young via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
8. Savant Young KOs Adam Lynn
On March 17, 2007 Savant Young faced Adam Lynn in a lightweight bout. Young was 30 years old with a record of 7-5, and Lynn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was on a 2-fight winning streak. Young stopped Adam Lynn via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Savant Young submits Thomas Kenny
On June 6, 1998 Savant Young faced Thomas Kenny. Young was 21 years old with a record of 0-0, and Kenny was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young submitted Thomas Kenny via armbar in the 2nd round.
10. Savant Young KOs Mike Guymon
On January 17, 2013 Savant Young faced Mike Guymon in a lightweight bout. Young was 36 years old with a record of 10-9, and Guymon was 38 with a record of 14-5-1. Young was coming off a loss, while Guymon was on a 2-fight winning streak. Young stopped Mike Guymon via KO in the 2nd round.