Gauge Young • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(4/18/26) Young won a three round split decision over Thiago Moisés
• UFC Fight Night(8/23/25) Young won a three round unanimous decision over Maheshate
• UFC Fight Night(4/26/25) Young lost a three round unanimous decision to Evan Elder
• Dana White's Contender Series, Season 8
• Episode four(9/3/24) Young lost a three round unanimous decision to Quillan Salkilld

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2020, made UFC debut in April 2025

Six wins by KO, one by submission (Arm triangle)

Five first-round finishes

7-1 amateur record with five finishes

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I’ve been wrestling since I was 12, started kickboxing a few years after that. After high school I didn’t really have a career in mind, so I pursued MMA.

Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?

ANSWER: I'd have to say Dustin Poirier because he embodies the spirit of what it is to be a fighter, in victory and defeat. Cory Sandhagen is up there too.

Q: Do you have any heroes?

ANSWER: I look up to lots of people, but I wouldn’t say I have any heroes.

Q: What are your current ranks in martial arts?

ANSWER: Purple belt in BJJ.

Q: What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC?

ANSWER: It would mean a lot. I’ve worked my whole life to get there, so it’s an important step in my life.

Q: What fight do you consider to be the key fight in your career and why?

ANSWER: The key fight is always the next one, but my DWCS fight was a turning point in my career, as it really let me know that I'm at a high level and ready for the UFC.

Q: Is there a cause that you want to use your platform for?

ANSWER: I come from a pretty rough town, so I want to show the youth that it's possible to do what you want and get more out of life if you're willing to work for it.

Q: Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you?

ANSWER: Growing as a man. Earning life experience. Building a strong character.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: Worked at Steak ‘N Shake briefly, but mostly I’ve focused on fighting.

Q: Favorite grappling technique:

ANSWER: Whatever works best at that moment in time

Q: Favorite Striking technique:

ANSWER: Overhand right

Q: Tell us about your life outside of fighting:

ANSWER: I recently got engaged to my high school sweetheart, and we have a dog. She works very hard to support my career in MMA, and my hope is to have enough success where she doesn't have to work anymore.

Q: What is one thing that you want UFC fans around the world to know about you?

ANSWER: I care deeply about this game. I'm still young and I'm still a student, studying every day. This is my life, and I want the fans to watch me grow as an athlete and move up the ranks to the highest level.