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Savant Young (born June 19, 1976) is an American retired mixed martial artist. He competed professionally from 1998 to 2013. During his career, he fought in many well-known organizations. These included the WEC and Bellator. He also competed in Shooto, Affliction, and the IFL.

Savant Young's MMA Journey

Starting a Full-Time Career

Savant Young had his first professional fight in 1998. However, he decided to train for mixed martial arts full-time in June 2006. This was a big step in his career. He wanted to dedicate himself completely to the sport.

Key Fights and Achievements

In February 2007, Young won his first fight in the International Fight League (IFL). He defeated Ed West by a unanimous decision. This means all the judges agreed he won the fight. Young had a record of two wins and two losses in the IFL.

This experience led to a big opportunity. He got to fight Takeshi Inoue in a Shooto event. Many people expected Inoue to win. But Savant Young surprised everyone! He won the fight by unanimous decision. Young has said this victory was very important. It helped him get a fight contract with the new Affliction Clothing Promotion.

Young fought at Affliction's first event, called Affliction: Banned. He faced UFC veteran Mark Hominick. Young lost this fight in the second round by an armbar submission.

Later Career Highlights

Savant Young continued to compete in various promotions. He fought for King of the Cage and Tachi Palace Fights. His career showed his dedication to the sport. He officially retired from professional fighting in 2013.

Life Outside the Ring

Working Behind the Scenes

Before training full-time for MMA, Savant Young had another interesting job. He worked in post-production at a video editing company. This meant he helped make videos look great after they were filmed. He helped bring other people's exciting moments to life on screen.

Hobbies and Interests

Outside of fighting, Savant Young enjoys playing video games. He has also always loved cars. When he was in high school, he enjoyed building cars. He even competed with them in street races. This shows he has a passion for speed and mechanics.

Savant Young's Family Life

Savant Young is a family man. He is married to his wife, Rahima. Together, they have two children. They have a daughter and a son. His mother's name is Debra Baldwin.

Savant Young's Fight Record Summary

Here is a quick look at Savant Young's professional mixed martial arts record: