Adam Livingston talked trash about his past training with Tommy Gantt ahead of their battle for a UFC contract at Dana White’s Contender Series 82, but the reality was much different.

Gantt (11-0) was relentless in his pursuit of the takedown from the opening bell of the lightweight bout Tuesday at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Livingston (5-1) did all he could to defend them, grabbing the fence three times and getting a point deduction. Gantt got him down, though, and quickly locked in a guillotine choke from top position for the tap at 2:47 of Round 1.

Check out the replay of Gantt’s impressive finish below (via X):

“OH THAT’S NASTY” 😤

Thomas Gantt gets the first round submission #DWCS! pic.twitter.com/yeGNQtjEYt

— UFC (@ufc) September 17, 2025

After the win, the proud 32-year-old was met outside the octagon by his coach Daniel Cormier, then made his case to UFC CEO Dana White for a contract.

“Usually I don’t go for the submission and I try to beat the guy up, but a win is a win,” Gantt said in his post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier. “I think I bring a little bit of everything. Striking, grappling or whatever it takes to get a guy out of there. Let’s do it.”

Up-to-the-minute DWCS 82 results:

• Tommy Gantt def. Adam Livingston via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:47
• Paddy McCorry def. In Soo Hwang via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Cody Chovancek def. Raphael Uchegbu via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 0:10

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: DWCS 82 video: Tommy Gantt taps out Adam Livingston after fence grabs

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