DARRICK 'THE BUCK' GATES
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PLAZAOLA vs GATES
February 2, 2024 8:00 PM
February 2, 2024 8:00 PM


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Division
Featherweight
Reach
73in / 185cm
height
1.7526
1.7526
nickname
THE BUCK
age
04/1989
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Nationality
United States of America
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Montana's own Darrick Gates has never gone past round two in any of his five BKFC bouts. "The Buck" as he's known has had some struggles against high level BK competition, but he stays ready and always fights with a pressure-heavy style.
Gates out throws his opponents in a majority of his fights within the organization. His losses against champion Kai Stewart and Dylan Schulte were the only exceptions. Especially in the case of the Schulte fight, we learned very little as Gates essentially got caught. "The Buck" is looking to get back into the win column at BKFC 57 and he has all the ability to do so but he will have to utilize every tool he possesses and focus more on defense over offense.
Gates has a great way of learning from losses while also staying eager to toe the line and redeem himself. After his first three fights not going his way, (two losses and a no contest) he came in and stopped Koda Greenwood in round one like he was on a 12-fight win streak.
Bottom line with Gates, his opponents can never expect an easy fight. You aren't going to scare the man away from throwing hands. Just take it from him, himself. When asked about his losses in both MMA and in the BKFC he replied, "I just really enjoy fighting. No matter how many times I get beat up, I still want to do it.” He has his eyes set at a title shot and with his determination and willpower, who can question him?
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PLAZAOLA vs GATES
February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024 8:00 PM
Hollywood, FL
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Staley vs Gates
October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023 8:00 PM
Columbia, SC
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Entenberg vs Gates
August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023 8:00 PM
Albuquerque, NM
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Greenwood vs Gates
June 9, 2023
June 9, 2023 8:00 PM
Great Falls, MT
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Tierney vs Gates
July 23, 2022
July 23, 2022 8:00 PM
Tampa, FL
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Schulte vs Gates
April 30, 2022
April 30, 2022 8:00 PM
Great Falls, MT
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Stewart vs Gates
October 9, 2021
October 9, 2021 8:00 PM
Billings, MT
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