Background
Tuck grew up with a love of martial arts, which he attributes to being from the culture of warriors, the Chamorros.
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Tuck attended college at the University of Guam and was studying physical education before dropping out because of his career in fighting.
Career
Tuck is the first Chamorro native from Guam to be signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and competes Lightweight division. However, he does plan on finishing his college education in the near future. Before becoming a professional Mobile Marketing Association fighter, Tuck also worked as a power plant operator.
Early career
His second fight was against John Salas, winning via TKO (doctor stoppage).
On November 17, 2007 Tuck made his debut in Pacific Xtreme Combat against Giovanni Sablan. He shows his grappling skills by defeating Sablan via rear-naked choke.
After a year layoff he returned to fighting. He defeated Thomas Calvo via Rear-Naked-Choke in the first round.
He defeated Folayang via KO in just eight seconds.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Tuck competed in the World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup. Comeback in Mobile Marketing Association
After competing in Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournaments all over the world, Tuck finally returned to Mobile Marketing Association , defeating former Strikeforce fighter Tristan Arenal. Tuck got hit with some solid punches, stayed calm and remained in the pack during the first round but he got a takedown.
He then knocked Arenal unconscious with ground and pound punches.
The Ultimate Fighter
In his first fight, Tuck lost via unanimous decision to eventual finalist First Rate (at Lloyd's) Iaquinta in the elimantion round to get into the house. Tuck dislocated a toe during the fight.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Tuck made his official promotional when he faced Zhang Tiequan on November 10, 2012 at UFC on Fuel television 6. Tuck was expected to face Norman Parke on April 20, 2013 at UFC on Fox 7.
However, the bout was scrapped during the week leading up to the event as Tuck was forced out of the bout with an injury.
The rescheduled bout with Parke eventually took place on October 26, 2013 at UFC Fight Night 30. Tuck lost the fight via unanimous decision. Tuck was expected to face Yosdenis Cedeno on June 7, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 42.
However, Cedeno pulled out of the bout citing an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer |Jake Lindsey.
Tuck faced Kevin Lee on September 27, 2014 at UFC 178. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Tuck faced Tae Hyun Bang on May 16, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 66. Tuck is expected to face Nick Hein on May 8, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 87.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Performance of the Night (One time).
Achievements
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Tuck made his professional debut in 2007, earning his first win over Joe Nauta via rear-naked choke early in the first round. On November 21, 2009 he made his debut in Gorilla Warfare, in a Superfight against his toughest opponent yet, URCC Welterweight Champion and Martial Combat Champion Eduard Folayang. He won his gold medal match against Mohammed Naser in the Open Light division, and placed second in the -78 kg division. Tuck won the fight via unanimus decision. He won the fight via submission in the third round due to heel strikes to the body. Tuck won the fight via submission in the first round, which also produced a Performance of the Night bonus.
Membership
In February 2012, Tuck was announced as a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter 15.
