Tommy Gantt
USA
Leans on wrestling in debut win
Gantt defeated Artur Minev via TKO (punches) at 2:51 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
A 33-year-old newcomer who trains with Daniel Cormier and crew in Gilroy, California, Gantt was making his UFC debut here after a first-round submission win on Dana White's Contender Series last September. Like any good DC protege, Gantt leaned on his wrestling to the tune of 17 takedown attempts. Only six landed for 5:15 worth of control time, but the constant pressure served to tire Minev out and allow Gantt to eventually earn the knockout win midway through Round 2. It's abundantly clear that Gantt is going to stick with the game plan moving forward. It will be interesting to see how he fares if his opposition is able to remain upright throughout.
A 33-year-old newcomer who trains with Daniel Cormier and crew in Gilroy, California, Gantt was making his UFC debut here after a first-round submission win on Dana White's Contender Series last September. Like any good DC protege, Gantt leaned on his wrestling to the tune of 17 takedown attempts. Only six landed for 5:15 worth of control time, but the constant pressure served to tire Minev out and allow Gantt to eventually earn the knockout win midway through Round 2. It's abundantly clear that Gantt is going to stick with the game plan moving forward. It will be interesting to see how he fares if his opposition is able to remain upright throughout.
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Finds new opponent
Gantt will face Artur Minev in a lightweight bout at UFC Vegas 117 on May 16, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Gantt was at risk of not being part of the UFC Vegas 117 card after his previous opponent, Trey Ogden, withdrew from the bout due to injury. Gantt should be considered the overwhelming favorite against this new opponent, as Minev will make his UFC debut on this card.
Gantt was at risk of not being part of the UFC Vegas 117 card after his previous opponent, Trey Ogden, withdrew from the bout due to injury. Gantt should be considered the overwhelming favorite against this new opponent, as Minev will make his UFC debut on this card.
Needs new opponent
Gantt needs a new opponent after Trey Ogden was forced to back out of their fight at UFC Vegas 117 on May 16 due to injury, per Nolan King of USA Today.
ANALYSIS
Gantt, like his originally scheduled opponent Ogden, was set to make his UFC debut this Saturday. Now, he'll need to wait for the UFC to find a new fighter on extremely short notice, which isn't a guarantee.
Gantt, like his originally scheduled opponent Ogden, was set to make his UFC debut this Saturday. Now, he'll need to wait for the UFC to find a new fighter on extremely short notice, which isn't a guarantee.
UFC debut scheduled
Gantt will fight fellow lightweight Trey Ogden at UFC Vegas 117 on May 16, according to Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Gantt earned a UFC contract after submitting a fellow lightweight in the first round of a matchup in Dana White's Contender Series. The former, undefeated across 11 pro bouts, will take on a multi-year UFC veteran but one trying to establish some consistency in his results.
Gantt earned a UFC contract after submitting a fellow lightweight in the first round of a matchup in Dana White's Contender Series. The former, undefeated across 11 pro bouts, will take on a multi-year UFC veteran but one trying to establish some consistency in his results.
Earns contract with quick finish
Gantt defeated Adam Livingston via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:47 of Round 1 at Dana White's Contender Series on Tuesday. After the show, he was one of four fighters to be officially awarded a UFC contract.
ANALYSIS
Gantt wasted no time showing his skills as an All-American wrestler, clinching Livingston during their first exchange and eventually bringing him to the ground. The 32-year-old established control before snatching his opponent's neck when he attempted to return to his feet. Gantt's wrestling pedigree makes him one to watch at lightweight, but the fact that he grabbed a clinch in the opening seconds of the fight may be an indication that his striking is still developing. It's also worth noting that he began his MMA career in 2023. This raises legitimate questions as to how he will fare once he is put in difficult situations by top competition. He moves to 11-0-0 (1 NC) in professional MMA as a result of the victory.
Gantt wasted no time showing his skills as an All-American wrestler, clinching Livingston during their first exchange and eventually bringing him to the ground. The 32-year-old established control before snatching his opponent's neck when he attempted to return to his feet. Gantt's wrestling pedigree makes him one to watch at lightweight, but the fact that he grabbed a clinch in the opening seconds of the fight may be an indication that his striking is still developing. It's also worth noting that he began his MMA career in 2023. This raises legitimate questions as to how he will fare once he is put in difficult situations by top competition. He moves to 11-0-0 (1 NC) in professional MMA as a result of the victory.