Gavin Tucker vs Justin Jaynes Odds and Prediction, UFC Vegas 6 Prelims

Rugged featherweights join UFC Vegas 6 Prelims action when Gavin Tucker and Justin Jaynes square off.

Justin Jaynes (16-4, +115)

Xtreme Couture trainee Justin Jaynes makes his second Octagon entrance this weekend after recently punishing Frank Camacho with fight-ending strikes. The aggressive measures brought Jaynes an eighth paid TKO and 13th stoppage in 16 professional wins. The 30-year-old veteran of 20 MMA wars has spent seven years plying his craft for the moment Saturday night presents.

Overall, “Guitar Hero” has won five consecutive bouts, all by TKO or submission. The top-level training, explosive Octagon debut and chance for greater reward make Jaynes dangerous competition this weekend.

Jaynes is the #77 lightweight in the world and is dropping to 145 for the first time in his career at UFC Vegas 6.

Gavin Tucker (11-1, -135)

After running his then-unbeaten record into the Octagon with a debut win over Sam Sicilia, 34-year-old Tucker experienced his first paid setback vs. Rick Glenn. Humbled by defeat, Tucker regrouped and stormed Seung Woo Choi last July to collect his fifth submission in 12 bouts. Well-rounded, Tucker also boasts four TKO’s to compile a high stoppage rate.

Overall, the Titan MMA product lands 2.66 significant strikes per minute and 2.08 takedowns per 15 minutes. A believer in working smarter not harder, Tucker wields 1.04 submissions per 15 minutes.

Gavin ‘Guv’Nor’ Tucker is the world’s #74 ranked featherweight.

The Prediction: Both fighters share similar dimensions and come forward, aggressive styles. Jaynes may be a bit thicker, however, Tucker is more technically sound and has proven his wares vs. stiffer competition. For that reason, I’ll take Gavin Tucker with the slim decision victory to top a matchup which should become an all action UFC Vegas 6 Prelims affair.

The Pick: Gavin Tucker by decision

Odds courtesy of BestFightOdds.com