Height
6' 0"
Reach
74.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
29
GAUGE YOUNG
Height
6' 0"
Reach
74.0"
Stance
Orthodox
Age
29
Gauge Young is an American lightweight competitor who trains out of Alliance MMA. Operating from an orthodox stance, he is known for his aggressive striking and versatile grappling, which have helped him finish experienced veterans in the cage.
Young brings a 5-3 record into UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues. Over his last five matchups, he has alternated outcomes, beginning with a guillotine choke submission of Jake Mathews and a unanimous decision loss to Benson Henderson. After rebounding with a TKO due to punches against Carlos Diego Ferreira, he dropped a split decision to Nick Lentz. Most recently, he earned a victory by submission, defeating Evan Dunham with a rear-naked choke.