"This time, UFC officials announced Gavin Tucker vs. Doo-Ho Choi for UFC Winnipeg on April 18. A fight almost certain to be a fan-pleasing affair full of fireworks, only there was just one problem: Tucker hadn't signed his bout agreement, and was later reported to be retired."
"Tucker (13-3) was being lined up for a bout at UFC Ottawa, which would have put him closer to home. 'The Guv'nor' hails from Newfoundland on the east coast. Tucker last fought in 2023, losing to two-time featherweight title challenger Diego Lopes."
The UFC faced another announcement mishap when officials announced a featherweight bout between Gavin Tucker and Doo-Ho Choi for UFC Winnipeg on April 18. However, Tucker had not signed his bout agreement and was subsequently reported to be retired. Doo-Ho Choi confirmed the promotion is seeking a replacement opponent. Tucker, a Canadian fighter from Newfoundland, compiled a 4-3 UFC record and last competed in 2023, suffering consecutive losses to Diego Lopes and Dan Ige. He previously earned a Performance of the Night bonus in 2020.
Read at Cageside Press
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]