Fighter

Gauge Young

"Gee Money"

11-3-0

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 7-1Kickboxing 1-0

NEXT FIGHT

vs Kody Steele

UFCUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues·Saturday, August 22, 2026

Gauge Young holds a professional MMA record of 11-3-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 15 bouts on record. Gauge Young has won 12 fights: 6 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Gauge Young lands 6.32 significant strikes per minute with 52% accuracy and averages 0.75 takedowns per 15 minutes. Gauge Young also has 1 recorded Kickboxing bout. Most recent fight: April 18, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 2000-07-14
Age: 26
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Sedalia, Missouri, United States

Career stats

UFC careerRecord: 11-3-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed6.32per min

52% accuracy

Strikes absorbed5.12per min

49% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.75per 15 min

30% success

Takedowns stuffed76%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Gauge Young earns per fight.

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UFCUFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs RodriguesAug 22, 2026
vs Kody SteeleLightweight

Career history

WIN
vs Thiago Moises
UFCUFC Fight Night: Burns vs Malott· Apr 18, 2026· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 19-9
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Maheshate
UFCUFC Fight Night: Walker vs Zhang· Aug 23, 2025· Lightweight· 9-3 vs 10-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Maheshate Hayisaer
UFCUFC Fight Night: Walker vs Zhang· Aug 23, 2025· Lightweight
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Evan Elder
UFCUFC Fight Night: Machado Garry vs Prates· Apr 26, 2025· Lightweight· 9-2 vs 9-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Eric Grant
FAC 27: Young vs. Grant· Dec 6, 2024· Lightweight· 8-2 vs 6-4
TKO
R2 · 0:11
LOSS
vs Quillan Salkilld
Contender Series 2024· Sep 3, 2024· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 6-1
UD
WIN
vs Josh Tully
FAC 24· May 3, 2024· Catchweight· 7-1 vs 5-5
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Brexton Everett
FAC 22· Dec 1, 2023· Catchweight· 6-1 vs 2-7
TKO
R1 · 2:41
WIN
vs Manny Muro
FAC 20· Jul 28, 2023· Catchweight· 5-1 vs 13-8
TKO
R2 · 0:55
LOSS
vs Bobby Lee
FAC 17· Dec 9, 2022· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 12-7
SUB
R3 · 3:10
WIN
vs Demagio Smith
FAC 15· Jul 29, 2022· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 1:27
WIN
vs David Evans
FAC 12: Lookin' For a Fight· Feb 6, 2022· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 4-0
TKO
R1 · 1:46
WIN
vs Cliff Wright
FAC 10· Oct 8, 2021· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 12-17
SUB
R1 · 3:14
WIN
vs Chase Kuebler
FAC 8· May 7, 2021· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 0-0
UD
WIN
vs Shea Conley
FAC 5· Dec 11, 2020· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 2-2
UD

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1697▲16
Peak: 1697Apr 18, 2026
Rated fights: 15

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Frequently asked questions

When does Gauge Young fight next?

Gauge Young fights Kody Steele on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues.

What is Gauge Young's record?

Gauge Young's professional MMA record is 11-3-0.

Who is Gauge Young fighting next?

Gauge Young's next opponent is Kody Steele at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs Rodrigues.

Who did Gauge Young fight last?

Gauge Young most recently fought Thiago Moises at UFC Fight Night: Burns vs Malott on Saturday, April 18, 2026, WIN (Split Decision).

What weight class does Gauge Young fight in?

Gauge Young fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Gauge Young have?

Gauge Young has 6 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Gauge Young?

Gauge Young is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Gauge Young weigh?

Gauge Young weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Gauge Young's reach?

Gauge Young has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Gauge Young?

Gauge Young is 26 years old (born Jul 14, 2000).

Where is Gauge Young from?

Gauge Young is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY