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Gavin Tucker: 10 Fast Facts About The MMA Fighter

August 4, 2023
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Gavin Tucker, a Canadian professional mixed martial artist was introduced to taekwondo and judo while growing up before switching to MMA years later. At the age of 24, he began competing as a professional MMA before joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2017 and presently competes in the promotion’s featherweight division.

Outside of the cage, he studied jazz, the music industry, and performing, and he is the owner of Tower 1 Combat Sports in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. He also has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitus. Here are some of the most fascinating facts about the MMA fighter.

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  • 10 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Gavin Tucker
    • 1. Tucker Hails From Ship Cove, Newfoundland, And Labrador
    • 2. He Was Introduced To Combat Sports In His Teenage Days
    • 3. Gavin Studied Jazz At The University
    • 4. After University, He Reignited His Interest In Martial Arts
    • 5. He Made His Pro MMA Debut At A Few Months Before His 25th Birthday
    • 6. The 38-Year-Old Signed A UFC Deal In 2017
    • 7. Ricky Glenn Dealt Him His First Professional Defeat
    • 8. He Owns Tower 1 Combat Sports, A Gym In Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
    • 9. Is He Married?
    • 10. Gavin Tucker’s Net Worth Is Approximately $1 Million

10 Interesting Facts You Should Know About Gavin Tucker

1. Tucker Hails From Ship Cove, Newfoundland, And Labrador

Gavin Tucker was born on June 17, 1986, in Ship Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He is 38 years old now.

At the moment, it is unclear if he is the only child of his parents, or if there are others.

2. He Was Introduced To Combat Sports In His Teenage Days

While growing up, Tucker showed interest in traditional mixed martial arts such as taekwondo and judo and started practicing. However, he discontinued when it was time for him to move to Nova Scotia for school.

3. Gavin Studied Jazz At The University

Gavin Tucker left his native town of Ship Cove, Newfoundland, and Labrador for Nova Scotia to study at St. Francis Xavier University. At the end of his study, he graduated with a degree in jazz, the music industry, and performance.

4. After University, He Reignited His Interest In Martial Arts

Tucker moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, after finishing his university education. It was here that he rekindled his interest in martial arts and joined a gym to train.

He honed his talents and began competing in mixed martial arts in 2009, at the age of 23. He fought largely in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, all in Eastern Canada, at the time.

5. He Made His Pro MMA Debut At A Few Months Before His 25th Birthday

Tucker made his MMA pro debut in February 2011 under Extreme Cage Combat (ECC), four months before turning 25. In his debut, he defeated Ryan Connor by unanimous decision in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Aside from his debut fight, he fought in 8 ECC bouts, winning all of them, including a vacant ECC Featherweight Championship in 2015. In July 2016, he had his final bout under the promotion.

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6. The 38-Year-Old Signed A UFC Deal In 2017

He inked a contract with the American MMA promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), in early 2017. In February 2017, he made his UFC promotional debut at UFC Fight Night 105, defeating Sam Sicilia by unanimous decision.

7. Ricky Glenn Dealt Him His First Professional Defeat

Tucker has never lost a fight in the cage since turning professional in 2011, but that changed six years later. On September 9, 2017, American MMA fighter Ricky Glenn defeated him by a unanimous decision, ending his unbeaten streak.

Following this setback, the Canadian returned to form, defeating Choi Seung-woo in July 2019, Justine Jaynes in August 2020, and Billy Quarantilo in December 2020.

His second professional defeat came in March 2021, when he was knocked out by Dan Ige in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tucker’s MMA record stands at 13 wins and 2 losses as of August 4, 2023.

8. He Owns Tower 1 Combat Sports, A Gym In Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Tucker launched Tower 1 Combat Sports, a gym in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, in August 2022. The gym believes in developing its trainees’ skills, competence, and confidence by mixing old and new school techniques. Muay Thai, Grappling, Mixed Martial Arts, and Boxing Drills classes are available at the facility.

9. Is He Married?

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At the moment, it is unclear whether the Canadian MMA fighter is married, but he is involved with a woman. Whilst he has not revealed the woman’s name, he has shared numerous photos of her on his Instagram page. The images show that the pair has a wonderful relationship.

10. Gavin Tucker’s Net Worth Is Approximately $1 Million

Tucker’s net worth is thought to be approximately $1 million. He made a good living from his pro-MMA career, which began in 2011. Gavin first competed for Extreme Cage Combat (ECC) until signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in 2017.

He earns money from endorsements and his gym in addition to his career earnings. He is said to have a deal with Reebok, Warrior Fight Store,

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