T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, Nevada
A gritty lightweight matchup hits the UFC 117 early prelims as relentless wrestler‑grappler Tommy Gantt meets crafty veteran technician Trey Ogden. This is a classic clash of physicality vs. finesse: Gantt brings suffocating pressure and chain wrestling, while Ogden brings slick grappling, strong counters, and a deep bag of veteran tricks. Both men need a win to build momentum in a crowded 155‑pound division.
This fight has real potential to be a tactical grappling showcase.
VENUE & EVENT DETAILS
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Early Prelims Start: 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
Gantt vs. Ogden: Expected around 6:40 PM ET / 3:40 PM PT
Cage Size: 30‑foot Octagon
Altitude: Sea level
INJURY REPORT & CAMP NOTES
Tommy Gantt
- No reported injuries
- Full camp at Team Elevation
- Focus on chain wrestling, cage pressure, and top‑position control
- Coaches emphasize avoiding extended scrambles with Ogden
Trey Ogden
- Recovered from minor elbow soreness early in camp
- Camp at Marathon MMA
- Emphasis on counter‑grappling, guillotine setups, and striking volume
- Added more wrestling rounds to prepare for Gantt’s pressure
Both fighters enter healthy and with complete camps.
RECENT FORM & MOMENTUM
Tommy Gantt — Last 5 Fights
- Record: 3–2
- Wins: 2 decisions, 1 submission
- Losses: 1 KO, 1 decision
- Trend: Strong wrestling, improving striking, vulnerable to counters
Trey Ogden — Last 5 Fights
- Record: 2–3
- Wins: 2 decisions
- Losses: 2 decisions, 1 submission
- Trend: Technical but inconsistent, thrives in slower-paced fights
FIGHTER MATCHUP BREAKDOWN
Striking
- Gantt: Basic but improving boxing, uses strikes to enter takedowns
- Ogden: Cleaner technique, better jab, strong counters Edge: Ogden
Grappling
- Gantt: Strong double‑leg, heavy top control, relentless pressure
- Ogden: Dangerous guard, slick submissions, strong scrambles Edge: Gantt (control), Ogden (submission threat)
Cardio
- Gantt: Excellent 3‑round engine
- Ogden: Good cardio but slows under heavy pressure Edge: Gantt
Fight IQ
- Gantt: Straightforward but disciplined
- Ogden: More tactical, but sometimes too patient Edge: Ogden
FIGHT HISTORY & CONTEXT
This is the first meeting between the two fighters.
Tommy Gantt’s UFC Trajectory
- A grinding wrestler with strong physicality
- UFC sees him as a potential problem for mid‑tier lightweights
- A win could push him toward more experienced opponents
Trey Ogden’s UFC Trajectory
- A veteran technician with a deep grappling arsenal
- Needs a win to stabilize his UFC run
- A victory over a strong wrestler like Gantt would be a major statement
BETTING TRENDS
Tommy Gantt Trends
- 4–1 when securing 3+ takedowns
- 3 of last 4 wins by decision
- 0–2 when opponents land early knockdowns
Trey Ogden Trends
- 6 of last 8 fights have gone to decision
- 3–0 when landing 50+ significant strikes
- 0–3 when controlled for 5+ minutes
Matchup Trends
- Gantt thrives in grindy, wrestling‑heavy fights
- Ogden thrives in slow, technical battles
- Whoever dictates pace likely wins
FIGHT ODDS
Tommy Gantt – 240
Trey Ogden + 205
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 15, 2026
