Combat Edge Intelligence

Evan Elder vs Gauge Young

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Evan Elder
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Evan Elder

“The Phenom”

10-2-0LightweightUFC

1651Good
Gauge Young
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Gauge Young

“Gee Money”

11-4-0LightweightUFC

1625Solid

Tale of the tape

10-2-0Record11-4-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'9"
72"Reach70"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Nick Diaz Academy· 1669 avg Elo · 3 ratedTeamIgnite Jiu-Jitsu

What's at stake

Evan Elder is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Gauge Young carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Evan ElderNow 1651
If they win+15→ 1666
If they lose-17→ 1634
Gauge YoungNow 1625
If they win+17→ 1642
If they lose-15→ 1610

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1545 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1567 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.66
Sig. strikes / min
6.32
51%
Strike accuracy
52%
4.94
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
5.12
57%
Strike defense
49%
0.48
Takedown avg.
0.75
15%
Takedown accuracy
0%
40%
Takedown defense
77%
0.48
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Evan ElderGauge Young
16001650202420252026

Win method breakdown

4 (40%)
KO/TKO
6 (55%)
2 (20%)
Submission
1 (9%)
4 (40%)
Decision
4 (36%)

Combat Edge model read

Gauge Young60%
Evan Elder 40%Elo baseline: 46%

The Combat Edge model makes Gauge Young a 60% favorite over Evan Elder in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Evan Elder's way (46%).

Evan Elder holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1651 to 1625, a 26-point edge.

Evan Elder enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Evan Elder finishes 60% of wins inside the distance, Gauge Young 64%.

Evan Elder carries a 2-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.