{{Short description|British mixed martial artist (born 1990)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2026}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Tuco Tokkos | image = Tuco_Tokkos_potrait_(55116893755).jpg | caption = Tokkos in 2025 | image_size = | other_names = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|06|30}} | birth_place = London, England | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | residence = | nationality = | height = {{height|ft=6|in=4}} | weight_lb = 205 | weight_class = Middleweight <br> Light Heavyweight | reach = 76 in<ref name="UFC Stats">{{Cite web |title=Stats {{!}} UFC |url=http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/3e8118c1ab52f211 |access-date=2026-03-13 |website=ufcstats.com}}</ref> | style = | stance = | fighting_out_of = Deerfield Beach, Florida, U.S. | team = Kill Cliff FC | years_active = 2017–present | mma_kowin = 6 | mma_subwin = 3 | mma_decwin = 2 | mma_koloss = 2 | mma_subloss = 1 | mma_decloss = 3 | mma_draw = | mma_nc = | sherdog = 175999 | footnotes = | updated = }}
'''Tuco Tokkos''' (born 30 June 1990), also known as '''George Tokkos''' is a British professional mixed martial artist who competed in the Light heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).<ref name=rotowire>{{cite web |title=Tuco Tokkos MMA Stats & News |url=https://www.rotowire.com/mma/player/tuco-tokkos-2547 |website=RotoWire |access-date=25 February 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=De Santiago |first1=Christopher |title=Tuco Tokkos goes off on ‘trash’ PFL for kicking UFC fighter out of event for third time |url=https://bloodyelbow.com/2025/08/07/tuco-tokkos-goes-off-on-trash-pfl-for-kicking-ufc-fighter-out-of-event-for-third-time/ |access-date=26 February 2026 |agency=Bloody Elbow |date=}}</ref>
==Background== Tuco Tokkos was born on 30 June 1990 in Camden, London. He is of mixed heritage, with a Brazilian mother and a Greek Cypriot father. His nickname "Tuco" is a from the classic western 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly'. Tokkos spent his early days in North West London before relocating to Deerfield Beach, Florida to join Kill Cliff FC camp under Henri Hooft.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tuco Tokkos Nationality, Ethnicity, and Background |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-tuco-tokkos-nationality-ethnicity-where-is-the-ufc-light-heavyweight-from/ |website=EssentiallySports |access-date=25 February 2026}}</ref>
==Mixed martial arts career== === Early career === Tokkos made his professional debut on 9 September 2017 at UCMMA 52, where he defeated Benjamin Veverita via unanimous decision. He spent his early career primarily on the European circuits, including a stint in Bellator MMA, where he faced Kevin Fryer and Ty Gwerder. He moved to the United States in 2018 to compete for Fury FC and secured first-round TKO victories over Ty Flores and Myron Dennis.
=== Road to UFC === On 9 June 2022, Tokkos participated in the Road to UFC tournament in Singapore. He faced Zhang Mingyang in a light heavyweight bout but lost via first-round knockout. His performance on the regional circuit led to a formal UFC contract in 2024.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Morgan |first1=Joe |title=Zhang Mingyang lands vicious knockout at ‘Road to UFC’ |url=https://www.foxnews.com/sports/zhang-mingyang-vicious-knockout-ufc |access-date=26 February 2026 |publisher=Fox News |date=9 June 2022}}</ref>
=== Ultimate Fighting Championship === Tokkos made his debut against Oumar Sy on 18 May 2024 at UFC Fight Night 241, losing via first-round submission.<ref>{{Cite web|title=UFC Vegas 92: Oumar Sy subs fellow newcomer Tuco Tokkos in debut|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/05/18/ufc-vegas-92-oumar-sy-subs-fellow-newcomer-tuco-tokkos-in-debut/|date=2024-05-18|access-date=2026-03-29|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Shawn Bitter}}</ref> He then faced Navajo Stirling on 14 December 2024 at UFC on ESPN 63, and lost via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Navajo Stirling defends City Kickboxing, wants at least 3 in 2025|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/12/16/navajo-stirling-defends-city-kickboxing-wants-at-least-3-in-2025/|date=2024-12-16|access-date=2026-03-29|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson and Eddie Law}}</ref>
On 12 July 2025, Tokkos faced Junior Tafa at UFC on ESPN 70, securing his first UFC victory by submitting Tafa with an arm-triangle choke in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tuco Tokkos gets first UFC win, submits Tafa in round 2|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2025/07/12/tuco-tokkos-gets-first-ufc-win-submits-tafa-in-round-2/|date=2025-07-12|access-date=2026-03-29|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Eddie Law}}</ref>
Tokkos faced Ivan Erslan on 16 May 2026 at UFC Fight Night 276.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hrvatski UFC borac dogovorio novi meč. Evo protiv koga se bori|url=https://www.index.hr/amp/sport/clanak/hrvatski-ufc-borac-dogovorio-novi-mec-evo-protiv-koga-se-bori/2776226.aspx|date=2026-03-28|access-date=2026-03-29|publisher=index.hr|author=Index Sport}} {{in lang|hr}}</ref> He lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ivan Erslan and Tokkos go to war early, Erslan takes decision|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2026/05/16/ivan-erslan-and-tokkos-go-to-war-early-erslan-takes-decision/|date=2026-05-16|access-date=2026-05-17|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Eddie Law}}</ref>
On 22 May 2026, it was reported that Tokkos was removed from the UFC roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/489870/top-15-ranked-bantamweight-ketlen-vieira-3-more-removed-from-ufc-roster|title=Top 15 ranked bantamweight Ketlen Vieira, 3 more removed from UFC roster|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2026-05-22|access-date=2026-05-22}}</ref>
== Personal life == Tokkos is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt under Daniel Gracie. He has a close relationship with Brendan Allen.
== Mixed martial arts record == {{MMArecordbox |draws= |nc= |ko-wins=6 |ko-losses=2 |sub-wins=3 |sub-losses=1 |dec-wins=2 |dec-losses=3 }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|11–6 |Ivan Erslan |Decision (unanimous) |UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa |{{dts|2026|May|16}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|11–5 |Junior Tafa |Submission (arm-triangle choke) |UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira |{{dts|2025|July|12}} |align=center|2 |align=center|4:25 |Nashville, Tennessee, United States | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|10–5 |Navajo Stirling |Decision (unanimous) |UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley |{{dts|2024|December|14}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Tampa, Florida, United States | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|10–4 |Oumar Sy |Submission (face crank) |UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Murphy |{{dts|2024|May|18}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:43 |Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|10–3 |Myron Dennis |TKO (arm injury) |Fury FC 86 |{{dts|2024|February|23}} |align=center|1 |align=center|1:29 |Dallas, Texas, United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|9–3 |Brian Jackson |TKO (punches) |All In Combat 3 |{{dts|2023|August|19}} |align=center|1 |align=center|0:40 |Mandeville, Louisiana, United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|8–3 |Gabriel Thimoteo |Decision (unanimous) |Shooto Brasil 116 |{{dts|2023|March|17}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|7–3 |Zhang Mingyang |KO (punches) |Road to UFC Season 1: Episode 1 |{{dts|2022|June|9}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:57 |Kallang, Singapore | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|7–2 |Ty Flores |TKO (punches) |Fury FC 59 |{{dts|2022|March|27}} |align=center|1 |align=center|4:39 |Humble, Texas, United States |{{small|Won the vacant Fury FC Light Heavyweight Championship.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|6–2 |Clayton York |Submission (brabo choke) |Fury FC 53 |{{dts|2021|November|14}} |align=center|1 |align=center|3:53 |Houston, Texas, United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|5–2 |Yu Ji |Submission (arm-triangle choke) |Premier FC 31 |{{dts|2021|September|18}} |align=center|4 |align=center|3:31 |Springfield, Massachusetts, United States |{{small|Return to Light Heavyweight. Won the vacant Premier FC Light Heavyweight Championship.}} |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|4–2 |Ty Gwerder |TKO (punches) |Bellator 246 |{{dts|2020|September|12}} |align=center|3 |align=center|1:05 |Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |- |{{no2}}Loss |align=center|4–1 |Kevin Fryer |Decision (unanimous) |Bellator London 2 |{{dts|2019|November|23}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |London, England |{{small|Middleweight debut.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|4–0 |Feng Shun |TKO (punches) |The Big Fight UK: England vs. China |{{dts|2018|April|29}} |align=center|2 |align=center|2:33 |London, England |{{small|Catchweight (190 lb) bout.}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|3–0 |Mike Garrett |TKO (punches) |Ultimate Challenge MMA 54 |{{dts|2018|February|10}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:58 |London, England | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|2–0 |Aaron Jones |TKO (punches) |Ultimate Challenge MMA 53 |{{dts|2017|November|11}} |align=center|1 |align=center|1:07 |London, England | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|1–0 |Benjamin Veverita |Decision (unanimous) |Ultimate Challenge MMA 52 |{{dts|2017|September|9}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |London, England |{{small|Light Heavyweight debut.}} {{end}}<ref>{{cite web|title=George Tokkos MMA Stats & Record|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/George-Tokkos-175999|website=Sherdog|access-date=27 February 2026}}</ref>
==See also== {{portal|Martial arts}} *List of male mixed martial artists
== References == {{reflist|1=30em}}
==External links== * {{Sherdog|175999}} * {{UFC|tuco-tokkos}}
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