This lightweight matchup at UFC Fight Night is a classic veteran vs prospect clash. Thiago Moisés enters with a wealth of UFC experience, having faced high-level competition and developed a dangerous submission game. Gauge Young, on the other hand, is still early in his UFC run but has already shown promise with a win over Maheshate.
Thiago Moisés
Last 3 bouts:
Lose Jared Gordon – TKO
Win. Trey Ogden – Unanimous Decision
Lose. Ludovit Klein – Unanimous Decision
Fighting style:
Well-rounded grappler with a strong Brazilian jiu-jitsu base. Moisés blends submission hunting with improving striking, often looking to control fights on the ground.
Strengths:
High-level submission game (multiple submission wins)
Experience against elite UFC competition
Solid fight IQ and composure
Ability to control pace in grappling exchanges
Weaknesses:
Striking defense can be inconsistent
Vulnerable to early finishes (recent KO loss)
Can struggle against high-pressure fighters
Keys to victory:
Close distance and initiate grappling exchanges
Avoid prolonged striking battles
Drag the fight into deeper rounds and test Young’s experience
Gauge Young
Last 3 bouts:
Win. Maheshate – Decision
Lose. Evan Elder — Decision
Win. Eric Grant — TKO
Fighting style:
Technical striker with a composed and measured approach. Young prefers to work at range, picking shots and using clean combinations.
Strengths:
Youth and athleticism (25 years old)
Technical striking and composure
Hunger and motivation to climb rankings
Slight betting favorite heading into the fight
Weaknesses:
Limited experience compared to Moisés
Grappling ability not fully tested
Still developing at UFC level
Keys to victory:
Keep the fight standing and control range
Defend takedowns and avoid the ground
Use speed and volume to outpoint Moisés
Odds
Thiago Moises +102
Gauge Young -130
