MMA Preview – Dan Ige vs Gavin Tucker at UFC Vegas 21
DAN IGE VS GAVIN TUCKER FACTS
When is UFC Vegas 21? Saturday 13th March, 2021 - 23:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC Vegas 21? UFC APEX, Enterprise, Nevada (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC Vegas 21? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC events
What channel is UFC Vegas 21 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC Vegas 21? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
DAN IGE VS GAVIN TUCKER LOWDOWN
Dan Ige (14-3) finally got derailed by Calvin Kattar back in July which was his third fight of 2020. He quietly compiled an impressive six-fight win streak including split decisions over Mirsad Bektic and Edson Barboza although we still do not know how two of the judges gave Ige the nod. He then met Kattar and got outclassed on the feet, but he is back to gate keep the top tier.
Gavin Tucker (13-1) is the prospect eyeing up the top 10 rankings and he is riding a three-fight win streak after suffering the first loss of his career. He rose to 10-0 after his debut but then lost a unanimous decision to Rick Glenn. He has only got better since by submitting Seung Woo Choi and Justin Jaynes before coming off his latest win and unanimous decision over Billy Quarantillo back in December.
DAN IGE VS GAVIN TUCKER PREDICTION
At one point Tucker was preparing for Cub Swanson and Ige was preparing for Ryan Hall so they have a very different match-up, but it is still an exciting one.
They are both very well-rounded and with only three rounds to play with, they are going to bring a furious pace for 15 minutes and this should mainly be contested on the feet. Tucker mixed in his takedowns superbly in his fight with Quarantillo and as he is unlikely to knock Ige out, they could be key to stealing the rounds.
However, Ige is solid everywhere. He has a judo base and a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu so he will not let Tucker dictate the fight with takedowns, but it is his experience on the feet that should help him earn the decision.
Although Barboza and Kattar got the better of him, they are elite strikers and he made it competitive. His five-inch reach advantage over Tucker should also help him win the exchanges setting the tone with his strong jab.
Prediction: Ige via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
