Jon Tuck
| Jon Tuck | |
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| Born | Jonathan Cruz Tuck August 28, 1984 Chalan Pago-Ordot, Guam, United States |
| Other names | Super Saiyan |
| Nationality | Chamorro American |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 73.0 in (185 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Guam, USA (Hagatna, Guam) |
| Team | Kings MMA |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
| Medal record | ||
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Representing  United States
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| Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu | ||
| World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Cup | ||
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2010 Abu Dhabi, UAE | Open Light |
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2010 Abu Dhabi, UAE | -78 kg |
Jonathan Cruz Tuck (born August 28, 1984) also known as Super Saiyan is a Chamorro American professional mixed martial artist. Tuck is the first Chamorro native from Guam to be signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and competes Lightweight division.
Tuck grew up with a love of martial arts, which he attributes to being from the culture of warriors, the Chamorros. Tuck began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA with his cousin, about six years before coming to the UFC. Tuck attended college at the University of Guam and was studying physical education before dropping out because of his career in fighting. However, he does plan on finishing his college education in the near future. Before becoming a professional MMA fighter, Tuck also worked as a power plant operator.
Tuck made his professional debut in 2007, earning his first win over Joe Nauta via rear-naked choke early in the first round. 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.
On November 21, 2009 he made his debut in Gorilla Warfare, in a Superfight against his toughest opponent yet, URCC Welterweight Champion, Martial Combat Champion, ONE FC Lightweight Champion Eduard Folayang. He defeated Folayang via KO in just eight seconds.
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