UFC"You-Jitsu"Su Young You Record: 16-4-0
BantamweightRecord16-4-0
Age30
DivisionBantamweight · #54
Combat Edge Elo1691
Last fightMar 14 2026
Su Young You has a 16-4-0 professional record and is 30 years old in the Bantamweight division, representing Bon Jiu Jitsu. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Su Young You bio
Personal background
Su Young "You-Jitsu" You is a South Korean bantamweight in the UFC's 135-pound division, a 16-4 grappling specialist whose nickname tells you everything about his game. Born December 11, 1995, in Seoul, the 5'6" fighter built his career on the mats: he dabbled in sambo for roughly a year before committing to Brazilian jiu-jitsu after moving to Gunpo, eventually earning his black belt. That ground pedigree is the heart of his style and the source of his ring name. Fighting out of Bon Jiu Jitsu, You came up through the deep and competitive South Korean and broader Asian MMA scene, sharpening a control-heavy, submission-savvy approach against a steady diet of regional veterans.
Path to the UFC
You turned professional in 2014, losing his debut by decision before disappearing from competition and returning in 2017 a far more polished fighter. From there he built a strong body of work across Korea and Japan, collecting submissions, knockouts and decisions and capturing titles in multiple promotions – including runs through Naiza, Deep, Zeus and Black Combat. His resume includes a fourth-round arm-triangle submission of Aydin Kodekov and a first-round finish of veteran Koichi Ishizuka, the kind of wins that marked him as one of Asia's most credentialed bantamweights outside the UFC.
Road to UFC champion
You earned his UFC contract the hard way, winning the bantamweight bracket of the promotion's Road to UFC tournament in 2024. He opened with a unanimous-decision win over Shohei Nose in May, advanced with a split decision over Daermisi Zhawupasi, and then captured the tournament title with a unanimous-decision win over the experienced Baergeng Jieleyisi in November – the bout that doubled as his official UFC debut.
Building in the UFC
You carried that momentum into the roster proper. In March 2025 he outpointed AJ Cunningham over three rounds for a unanimous decision, then turned in arguably his best UFC performance in August 2025, grinding out a unanimous-decision win over the durable, deeply experienced Long Xiao. The run hit a wall in March 2026, when undefeated prospect Elijah Smith caught him with a second-round rear-naked choke – a rare instance of You being beaten at his own grappling game and his first finish loss inside the Octagon.
Fighting style
You is exactly what his "You-Jitsu" moniker promises: a jiu-jitsu black belt who wants to drag the fight to the canvas, pass guard and hunt finishes, with five of his career wins coming by submission. He blends that grappling with enough striking to win rounds on the feet – three of his wins are knockouts and eight are decisions, a 50% finish rate that reflects a fighter equally comfortable submitting opponents or methodically out-pointing them. His pressure and top control are his calling cards, and his record carries two no-contests from grappling-heavy battles. The Elijah Smith loss showed that elite athletes can turn his own ground game against him, but on the mat he remains a problem for most of the division.
Career highlights
- Road to UFC tournament champion — won the 2024 bantamweight bracket, capped by a decision over Baergeng Jieleyisi, to earn his UFC contract.
- Multi-promotion titlist — held championships across Naiza, Deep, Zeus and Black Combat before reaching the UFC.
- Jiu-jitsu black belt — a true grappling specialist whose ground game and top control define his "You-Jitsu" identity and account for five career submissions.
Career snapshot
Su Young You career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1691Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#458
Bantamweight#54of 177 active
Peak1711
Last move-20
Opponent quality1589avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1711 Elo after defeating Long Xiao (2025-08-23)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Recent Elo history
LossElijah Smith2026-03-14 | Submission-20WinLong Xiao2025-08-23 | Decision (unanimous)+16WinAJ Cunningham2025-03-15 | Decision (unanimous)+12WinBaergeng Jieleyisi2024-11-23 | Decision (Unanimous)+16WinDaermisi Zhawupasi2024-08-23 | Decision (Split)+8Su Young You quick answers
What is Su Young You's record?
Su Young You's professional MMA record is 16-4-0.
How old is Su Young You?
Su Young You is 30 years old.
What weight class is Su Young You?
Su Young You fights at Bantamweight in UFC.
How tall is Su Young You?
Su Young You is 5'6" tall with a 65" reach.
How much does Su Young You weigh?
Su Young You competes at Bantamweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 136 lbs.
What is Su Young You's Combat Edge Elo?
Su Young You's Combat Edge Elo is 1691, with a peak Elo of 1711.
How strong is Su Young You's recent opposition?
Su Young You's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1589 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Su Young You's last fight?
Su Young You's latest tracked pro fight was against Elijah Smith at UFC Fight Night on Mar 14 2026.
What is Su Young You's recent form?
Su Young You's recent tracked pro form is L-W-W-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Su Young You usually win?
Su Young You's 16 recorded wins include 3 knockouts, 5 submissions, and 8 decisions, with 50% ending before the final bell.
3Wins by knockout
5Wins by submission
8Wins by decision
1Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
2Loss by decision
Su Young You stats
Record : 16 / 4 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
2.28Fighter3.23Division average
Significant striking accuracy
47%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
1.96Fighter3.78Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
70%Fighter55%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
3.80Fighter1.55Division average
Takedown accuracy
48%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
67%Fighter56%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.40Fighter0.55Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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