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15h ago

Su‑Young You Submits Cody Chovancek With Third‑Round Kimura

A takedown‑driven strategy with late arm isolation produced the kimura, strengthening You's momentum in the bantamweight ranks.

SuYoung You works for the submission against Cody Chovancek at UFC Edmonton. Image: UFC on Paramount+

Overview

  • You secured the finish with a kimura at 4:19 of the third round to beat Cody Chovancek at UFC Edmonton on Saturday, Oct. 17.
  • The fight was controlled by You's repeated takedowns and sustained top pressure that limited Chovancek's offense throughout the bout.
  • You isolated Chovancek's arm and stepped his leg across to lock the kimura in the final minute, forcing a tap under referee review.
  • Chovancek was making a long‑delayed UFC debut after earning a Contender Series contract in 2025 and recovering from injury, and the loss handed him his first pro defeat.
  • The victory moved You to a 4–1 Octagon record and the UFC on Paramount+ highlights clip of the kimura amplified the finish and its impact on his divisional standing.