Gauge Young
Vitals
Height, reach, and career background.
- Age
- 26
- Height
- 5′9″1.75 m
- Reach
- 70″178 cm
- Weight class
- Lightweight
- Nationality
- United States
- Team
- Ignite Jiu Jitsu & MMA
- Active
- 2020–present
Record
Tap expandable fights for their breakdowns.
LossRecord after fight: 11-4-0DEC
Young was the stronger fighter through the opening round. Dorsainvil found his footing in round two and began evening out the fight. Dorsainvil landed the better shots in the final round to seal a gutsy unanimous decision — his first UFC win.
Key moments
- Young was the stronger fighter through the opening round.
- Dorsainvil found his footing in round two and began evening out the fight.
- Dorsainvil landed the better shots in the final round to seal his first UFC win by unanimous decision.
WinRecord after fight: 11-3-0DEC
Opponent: Thiago MoiséssplitR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Malott
18 Apr 2026
18 Apr 2026
WinRecord after fight: 10-3-0DEC
Opponent: Maheshate HayisaerunanimousR3 5:00
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang
23 Aug 2025
23 Aug 2025
LossRecord after fight: 9-3-0DEC
Opponent: Evan ElderunanimousR3 5:00
UFC on ESPN: Machado Garry vs. Prates
26 Apr 2025
26 Apr 2025
WinRecord after fight: 9-2-0TKO
Opponent: Eric GrantpunchesR2 0:11
FAC 27: Young vs. Grant
6 Dec 2024
6 Dec 2024
LossRecord after fight: 8-2-0DEC
Dana White's Contender Series 70
3 Sep 2024
3 Sep 2024
WinRecord after fight: 8-1-0TKO
Opponent: Josh TulleypunchesR1 5:00
FAC 24
3 May 2024
3 May 2024
WinRecord after fight: 7-1-0TKO
Opponent: Brexton EverettpunchesR1 2:41
FAC 22
1 Dec 2023
1 Dec 2023
WinRecord after fight: 6-1-0TKO
Opponent: Luis MuropunchesR2 0:55
FAC 20
28 Jul 2023
28 Jul 2023
LossRecord after fight: 5-1-0SUB
Opponent: Bobby LeearmbarR3 3:10
FAC 17
9 Dec 2022
9 Dec 2022
WinRecord after fight: 5-0-0TKO
Opponent: Demagio SmithpunchesR1 1:27
FAC 15
29 Jul 2022
29 Jul 2022
WinRecord after fight: 4-0-0KO
Opponent: David EvanspunchesR1 1:46
FAC 12
6 Feb 2022
6 Feb 2022
WinRecord after fight: 3-0-0SUB
Opponent: Cliff Wrightarm-triangle chokeR1
FAC 10
8 Oct 2021
8 Oct 2021
WinRecord after fight: 2-0-0DEC
Opponent: Chase KueblerunanimousR3 5:00
FAC 8
7 May 2021
7 May 2021
WinRecord after fight: 1-0-0DEC
Opponent: Shea ConleyunanimousR3 5:00
FAC 5
11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020
The Read
Style, strengths, and defining traits.
Gauge Young began wrestling at 12 and added kickboxing a few years later before pursuing MMA after high school. He holds a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt and names the overhand right as his favorite striking technique.