Combat Edge Intelligence

Gauge Young vs Reza Madadi

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

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Gauge Young

“Gee Money”

11-3-0LightweightUFC

1643Solid
Reza Madadi

Reza Madadi

“Mad Dog”

14-6-0LightweightUFC

1645Solid

Tale of the tape

11-3-0Record14-6-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'9"Height5'11"
70"Reach72,0"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Ignite Jiu-JitsuTeamAllstars Training Center

What's at stake

The ratings are close, so the Elo swings are near-symmetric — the winner and loser trade a similar number of points either way.

Gauge YoungNow 1643
If they win+16→ 1659
If they lose-16→ 1627
Reza MadadiNow 1645
If they win+16→ 1661
If they lose-16→ 1629

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.

1557 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1611 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

5.71
Sig. strikes / min
2.51
52%
Strike accuracy
47%
5.82
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
3.31
48%
Strike defense
67%
1
Takedown avg.
3.17
30%
Takedown accuracy
34%
72%
Takedown defense
89%
0
Submission avg.
0.50

Trajectory

Gauge YoungReza Madadi
16001650170020162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Win method breakdown

6 (55%)
KO/TKO
2 (15%)
1 (9%)
Submission
8 (62%)
4 (36%)
Decision
3 (23%)

Combat Edge model read

Gauge Young70%
Reza Madadi 30%Elo baseline: 50%

The Combat Edge model makes Gauge Young a 70% favorite over Reza Madadi in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Reza Madadi's way (50%).

Their Combat Edge Elo ratings are nearly level (1643 vs 1645), separated by just 2 points.

Gauge Young enters on a 2-fight win streak.

Reza Madadi enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Gauge Young finishes 64% of wins inside the distance, Reza Madadi 77%.

Reza Madadi 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.