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UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues
vs Gauge Young · Aug 22, 2026
Tale of the Tape
Age
31
Height
5' 9"
Reach
71"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
USA
Key Stats
89%
Win Rate
75%
Finish Rate
4
KO/TKO Wins
2
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
9
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at lightweight. Kody Steele has built a 8-1 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving the United States's regional scene.
A balanced operator — 4 wins by KO, 2 by submission, 2 on the scorecards. No single weapon to game-plan around, which is exactly the problem.
Most recent outing: a win over Dom Mar Fan via submission (heel hook) r1. Business handled.
Next up: Gauge Young at UFC Fight Night: Hernandez vs. Rodrigues on August 23, 2026. Circle the date.
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