Gavin Tucker
Guv'nor
Canada
Set to retire
Tucker has retired from the UFC, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The UFC announced earlier in the day on Thursday that Tucker was set to fight in April, though Dorff now reports that Tucker never signed a contract and has announced his retirement. Tucker scheduled five fights over the last five years but withdrew from four of them for undisclosed reasons, and in his one appearance he only lasted 98 seconds before submitting to Diego Lopes. He's set to turn 40 years old in June, so the announcement of his retirement isn't a shocking revelation. He finishes his UFC career with a 13-3-0 record
The UFC announced earlier in the day on Thursday that Tucker was set to fight in April, though Dorff now reports that Tucker never signed a contract and has announced his retirement. Tucker scheduled five fights over the last five years but withdrew from four of them for undisclosed reasons, and in his one appearance he only lasted 98 seconds before submitting to Diego Lopes. He's set to turn 40 years old in June, so the announcement of his retirement isn't a shocking revelation. He finishes his UFC career with a 13-3-0 record
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No longer fighting at UFC 315
Tucker (undisclosed) is no longer scheduled to fight Jeong Yeong lee at UFC 315 on May 10, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear what forced Tucker's withdrawal, but he'll lose out on an opportunity to fight in his home country with the event set to take place in Montreal. Daniel Santos will step in to fight Lee in his stead.
It's unclear what forced Tucker's withdrawal, but he'll lose out on an opportunity to fight in his home country with the event set to take place in Montreal. Daniel Santos will step in to fight Lee in his stead.
Scheduled to fight in home country
Tucker (undisclosed) is scheduled to compete against fellow featherweight Jeong Yeong Lee at UFC 315 in Montreal on May 10, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Tucker, a Canadian native, will fight in one of Canada's biggest cities for his next fight. He takes on Lee, who was supposed to fight Trevor Peek and is fighting off a TKO loss to Hyder Amil.
Tucker, a Canadian native, will fight in one of Canada's biggest cities for his next fight. He takes on Lee, who was supposed to fight Trevor Peek and is fighting off a TKO loss to Hyder Amil.
Will not fight Jack Jenkins
Tucker will not fight Jack Jenkins at UFC 305, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Currently, it is unknown why Tucker withdrew from UFC 305. At least for Jenkins, he has found another opponent to fight then in Herbert Burns. Unfortunately for Tucker, he does not have a timeline for his return.
Currently, it is unknown why Tucker withdrew from UFC 305. At least for Jenkins, he has found another opponent to fight then in Herbert Burns. Unfortunately for Tucker, he does not have a timeline for his return.
Scheduled for 2024 debut
Tucker will take on Jack Jenkins at UFC 305 on August 17, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The Canadian featherweight has struggled to be a consistent UFC fighter, fighting just once since 2021 where he was submitted by Diego Lopes. Tucker will fight for his first victory since 2020, taking on Jenkins, who has been in the UFC for just two years since his contender series win.
The Canadian featherweight has struggled to be a consistent UFC fighter, fighting just once since 2021 where he was submitted by Diego Lopes. Tucker will fight for his first victory since 2020, taking on Jenkins, who has been in the UFC for just two years since his contender series win.
Quickly taps in return from layoff
Tucker lost to Diego Lopes via submission (armbar) at 1:38 of Round 1 at UFC on ESPN 50 on Saturday in Nashville.
ANALYSIS
Fighting for the first time since March 2021, Tucker lasted 98 seconds. He landed an easy, single-leg takedown, but Lopes immediately tried for a triangle before transitioning to the armbar that ended the fight. Tucker turned 37 years of age this past June. He won three in a row from July 2019 to December 2020, including two via submission, but he's now been stopped in under a minute in his two bouts since. When you combine Tucker's age with his lack of activity and recent struggles, it's easily to envision a scenario in which the UFC decides to move on.
Fighting for the first time since March 2021, Tucker lasted 98 seconds. He landed an easy, single-leg takedown, but Lopes immediately tried for a triangle before transitioning to the armbar that ended the fight. Tucker turned 37 years of age this past June. He won three in a row from July 2019 to December 2020, including two via submission, but he's now been stopped in under a minute in his two bouts since. When you combine Tucker's age with his lack of activity and recent struggles, it's easily to envision a scenario in which the UFC decides to move on.