Gavin Tucker Explained

Gavin Tucker
Nickname:Guv'Nor
Birth Name:Gavin Scott Tucker
Birth Date:17 June 1986
Birth Place:St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Residence:Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Weight Lb:145
Weight Class:Featherweight
Reach In:66
Fighting Out Of:Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Team:Titans MMA 2010–2021
Tower One 2021- [1]
Rank:Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2] [3]
Years Active:2011–present
Mma Kowin:4
Mma Subwin:6
Mma Decwin:3
Mma Koloss:1
Mma Subloss:1
Mma Decloss:1
Sherdog:78469

Gavin Scott Tucker[4] (born June 17, 1986) is a Canadian professional mixed martial artist. Tucker currently competes in the featherweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He had previously won the Extreme Cage Combat promotion championship in the featherweight category.[5] [6] [7]

Background

Tucker was born in St. Anthony, NL, and raised in Ship Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, on June 17, 1986. He started practicing traditional martial arts like taekwondo and judo in his teens, before leaving for Nova Scotia to study.[8] He graduated from St. Francis Xavier University after studying jazz, music industry and performance. After stationing permanently in Halifax, he got interested in martial arts and found a gym to train at. Tucker began competing in mixed martial arts in 2009. He competed on the regional scene, almost exclusively in the Maritimes of Canada.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Tucker was the reigning Extreme Cage Combat Featherweight Champion when he was signed to the UFC in early 2017.[9]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Tucker made his promotional debut on February 19, 2017 against Sam Sicilia at UFC Fight Night 105.[10] Tucker won the fight via unanimous decision.[11]

Tucker faced Ricky Glenn on September 9, 2017 at UFC 215.[12] Tucker suffered his first professional loss in this fight by unanimous decision.[13] The referee was criticized by many observers, who felt that the fight should have been stopped earlier, as Tucker was clearly exhausted and had absorbed 142 significant strikes. UFC president Dana White tweeted, "This ref SUCKS" during the fight and tweeted after the fight, "Look at the poor kid's face!!! The ref needs his ass whooped!!!!" Other commentators blamed Tucker's corner for not throwing in the towel to stop the fight.[14] Despite Tucker suffering 4 broken bones in his face as a result of the fight, he defended the referee's, Kyle Cardinal,[15] decision on his Facebook.

Tucker was expected to face Andre Soukhamthath in a bantamweight bout on October 27, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 138.[16] However, Tucker pulled out of the fight in early October, citing an undisclosed injury, and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Jonathan Martinez.[17]

Tucker faced Seung Woo Choi on July 27, 2019 at UFC 240.[18] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round three.[19]

Tucker was scheduled to face Billy Quarantillo on April 25, 2020.[20] However, on April 9, Dana White, the president of UFC announced that this event was postponed to a future date.[21]

Tucker faced Justin Jaynes on August 8, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 174.[22] Tucker won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round three.[23] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[24]

Tucker faced Billy Quarantillo on December 12, 2020 at UFC 256.[25] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[26]

Tucker was briefly linked to a bout against Cub Swanson on May 1, 2021 at UFC on ESPN 23.[27] However, Tucker was tabbed as a short notice replacement to face Dan Ige on March 13, 2021 at instead.[28] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[29]

Tucker was scheduled to face Pat Sabatini on November 20, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 198.[30] However, Tucker had to pull out of the bout in late October,[31] and the pair was rescheduled on April 9, 2022 at UFC 273.[32] However, Tucker pulled out due to unknown reasons.[33]

Tucker faced Diego Lopes at on August 5, 2023.[34] He lost the bout via an armbar submission in the first round.[35]

Tucker was scheduled to face Jack Jenkins on August 17, 2024 at UFC 305.[36] However, Tucker withdrew from the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Herbert Burns.[37]

Championships and accomplishments

Professional titles

Mixed martial arts record

|-|Loss|align=center|13–3|Diego Lopes|Submission (armbar)|||align=center|1|align=center|1:38|Nashville, Tennessee, United States||-|Loss|align=center|13–2|Dan Ige|KO (punch)|||align=center|1|align=center|0:22|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|13–1|Billy Quarantillo|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 256||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|12–1|Justin Jaynes|Submission (rear-naked choke)| ||align=center|3|align=center|1:43|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States||-|Win|align=center|11–1|Choi Seung-woo|Submission (rear-naked choke)|UFC 240 ||align=center|3|align=center|3:17|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada||-|Loss|align=center|10–1|Ricky Glenn|Decision (unanimous)|UFC 215 ||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Edmonton, Alberta, Canada||-|Win|align=center|10–0|Sam Sicilia|Decision (unanimous)|||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada||-|Win|align=center|9–0|Chris Coggins|KO (head kick)|ECC 25 ||align=center|1|align=center|0:37| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada||-| Win| align=center| 8–0| David Harris| TKO (punches)| ECC 22 | | align=center| 2| align=center| 2:02| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada||-| Win| align=center| 7–0| Lyndon Whitlock| Submission (rear-naked choke)| ECC 15 | | align=center| 3| align=center| 3:09| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada| |-| Win| align=center| 6–0| Robert Rende| TKO (punches)| ECC 14| | align=center| 3| align=center| 2:27| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada||-| Win| align=center| 5–0| Jeremy Henry| Submission (rear-naked choke)| ECC 13| | align=center| 1| align=center| 5:00| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada| |-| Win| align=center| 4–0| Christopher Corporon| Submission (armbar)| Elite 1: Wild Card 2| | align=center| 1| align=center| 1:35| Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada||-| Win| align=center| 3–0| David Spence | Submission (armbar)| ECFP: Resurgence| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:09| Trenton, Nova Scotia, Canada| |-| Win| align=center| 2–0| Michael Waugh| TKO (punches)| ECC 12: Rage| | align=center| 1| align=center| 3:02| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada| |-| Win| align=center| 1–0| Ryan Connor| Decision (unanimous)| ECC 11: Redemption| | align=center| 3| align=center| 5:00| Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada| [38]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Long road leads Gavin Tucker from playing music to mixed martial arts. February 16, 2017. lethbridgenewsnow.com. Neil Davidson.
  2. Web site: Gavin Tucker UFC. UFC.com. 14 September 2018 . March 14, 2021.
  3. Renzo Gracie Gives UFC Fighter Gavin Tucker Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu . Aaron Van Tassel BJJ. YouTube. May 19, 2019.
  4. http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2020_Results/08-08-20MMA%20.pdf Mixed martial arts show results Date: August 8, 2020
  5. Web site: Newfoundland's Gavin Tucker wins UFC debut in Halifax, as Mom leaves the Rock for the 1st time . CBC News . May 14, 2017.
  6. Web site: Gavin Tucker shines in UFC debut, brutal knockout ends Fight Night card in Halifax . Metro News . May 14, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180318183435/http://www.metronews.ca/news/halifax/2017/02/19/live-coverage-of-ufc-fight-night-105-in-halifax.html . March 18, 2018 . dead.
  7. Web site: Halifax's Tucker 'buzzed' about UFC debut . The Chronicle Herald . May 14, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180318183858/http://thechronicleherald.ca/sports/1438141-halifax%E2%80%99s-tucker-%E2%80%98buzzed%E2%80%99-about-ufc-debut . March 18, 2018 . dead.
  8. Web site: Gavin Tucker is hungry for a fight . Jonathan Briggins. March 3, 2016. The Coast.
  9. Web site: UFC signs Canadian featherweight prospect Gavin Tucker. bloodyelbow.com. Fernando Quiles Jr.. 2017-01-22. 2017-01-22.
  10. Web site: 'Ramped up the intensity:' Hometown favourite Gavin Tucker gearing up for UFC debut in Halifax. metronews.ca. Jonathan Briggins. 2017-01-29. 2017-01-29. 2017-02-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202054310/http://www.metronews.ca/news/halifax/2017/01/29/gavin-tucker-gearing-up-for-ufc-debut-in-halifax.html. dead.
  11. News: UFC Fight Night 105 results: Gavin Tucker runs circles around Sam Sicilia for easy UFC debut win. mmajunkie.com. Steven Marrocco. 2017-02-19. 2017-02-19.
  12. News: Gavin Tucker vs. Rick Glenn first fight added to UFC 215 on Sept. 9 from Edmonton. mmamania.com. Dan Hiergesell. 2017-05-27. 2017-05-27.
  13. News: UFC 215 results: Rick Glenn overwhelms Gavin Tucker, who earns no mercy from referee. 2017-09-10. MMAjunkie. 2017-09-10.
  14. Web site: Despite many being upset with ref in Gavin Tucker vs Rick Glenn bout, Tucker says 'stop blaming the ref'. Russell. Ess. BJ Penn.com. September 11, 2017.
  15. Web site: Gavin Tucker. Tapology. September 12, 2017.
  16. Web site: Andre Soukhamthath meets Gavin Tucker during UFC Moncton. mmadna.nl. Marcel Dorff. 2018-08-07. 2018-08-07. nl.
  17. Web site: Jonathan Martinez replaces Gavin Tucker against Andre Soukhamthath during UFC Moncton. mmadna.nl. Marcel Dorff. 2018-10-10. 2018-10-10. nl.
  18. Web site: Gavin Tucker meets Seung Woo Choi during UFC 240 in Edmonton. Marcel Dorff. mmadna.nl. 2019-06-04. 2019-06-04. nl.
  19. Web site: UFC 240 Results: Gavin Tucker Submits Seung Woo Choi Late in the Third Round. Fortune. Ryan. 2019-07-27. Cageside Press. 2019-07-28.
  20. Web site: Billy Quarantillo vs. Gavin Tucker added to UFC on ESPN+ 31. 2020-03-05. MMA Junkie. 2020-03-05.
  21. Web site: Dana White says UFC 249 will not happen April 18. espn.com. Brett Okamoto. 2020-04-09. 2020-04-09.
  22. Web site: Justin Jaynes vs. Gavin Tucker added to UFC event on August 8. Marcel Dorff. mmadna.nl. 2020-07-19. 2020-07-21.
  23. Web site: Doherty. Dan. 2020-08-08. UFC Vegas 6 Results: Gavin Tucker Batters, Submits Justin Jaynes. 2020-08-08. Cageside Press.
  24. Web site: 2020-08-09. UFC Fight Night: Lewis Vs. Oleinik Bonuses. 2020-08-09. lowkickmma.com. Ryan Galloway.
  25. Web site: Billy Quarantillo and Gavin Tucker get their wishes, booked to fight at UFC 256. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2020-10-28. 2020-10-28.
  26. Web site: Anderson. Jay. 2020-12-12. UFC 256 Results: Gavin Tucker Puts On Impressive Technical Display Against Billy Quarantillo. 2020-12-13. Cageside Press.
  27. Web site: Boussenaf. Jamal. 2021-02-04. BREAKING: Cub Swanson treft Gavin Tucker op 1 mei. 2023-07-24. MMA DNA. nl.
  28. Web site: With Ryan Hall out, Gavin Tucker steps in to fight Dan Ige at UFC Fight Night 187. mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Nolan King. 2021-02-22. 2021-02-22.
  29. Web site: Doherty. Dan. 2021-03-13. UFC Vegas 21 Results: Dan Ige Silences Gavin Tucker in 20 Seconds. 2021-03-14. Cageside Press.
  30. Web site: Dorff. Marcel. 2021-09-23. Pat Sabatini treft Gavin Tucker tijdens UFC evenement op 20 november. 2023-07-24. MMA DNA. nl.
  31. Web site: Dorff. Marcel. 2021-10-29. Gavin Tucker out, Tucker Lutz in tegen Pat Sabatini op 20 november in Las Vegas. 2023-07-24. MMA DNA. nl.
  32. Web site: SportZ. Pat Sabatini vs. Gavin Tucker booked for April 9. 2022-01-18.
  33. Web site: Anderson . Jay . 2022-03-22 . UFC: TJ Laramie Replaces Fellow Canuck Tucker, Faces Pat Sabatini on April 16 . 2022-03-25 . Cageside Press.
  34. Web site: Breaking: Featherweight banger added to UFC Nashville card in August . Manjit Sarmah. June 22, 2023. sportskeeda.com.
  35. Web site: Law . Eddie . 2023-08-05 . Full Camp Diego Lopes Submits Gavin Tucker In First Round, Earns First UFC Victory . 2023-08-06 . Cageside Press.
  36. Web site: UFC 305: Kai Kara-France books return against Steve Erceg in Perth; seven more bouts confirmed. nzherald.co.nz. Christopher Reive. 2024-07-01. 2024-07-01.
  37. Web site: Jack Jenkins Returns to UFC 305, Set to Face Herbert Burns After Elbow Injury. Mitchell Tinley. australianmma.com.au. 2024-07-19. 2024-07-26.
  38. Web site: Sherdog.com. Gavin. 2021-03-14. Sherdog.

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