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← DWCS 10: Week 4
Lightweight

Adam Livingston VS Hunter Smith

Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Tale of the Tape

Adam Livingston VS Hunter Smith
6-1-0 Record 8-2-0
25 Age 27
188 cm Height 175 cm
orthodox Stance unknown
67% Finish rate 75%
50% KO rate 75%
17% Sub rate 0%

Result Summary

Adam Livingston def. Hunter Smith Decision (split) · R3 5:00

Adam Livingston defeated Hunter Smith by split decision in a lightweight bout at DWCS Season 10, Week 4 on September 1, 2026. Two judges scored the three-round contest 29-28 for Livingston, while the third had it 28-29 for Smith. Livingston, a DWCS returnee who previously lost via submission in an earlier appearance on the show, rebounded to earn the victory as the pre-fight favorite. Smith entered the bout on a four-fight win streak but fell short in his Contender Series debut.

Fight Overview

A high-stakes lightweight scrap closes out our analysis, featuring Long Island MMA's Adam 'Bomb' Livingston against Hunter 'Headshot' Smith. Livingston is making a highly anticipated return for a second chance on the Contender Series, riding the momentum of a recent wild knockout victory and showcasing a willingness to step up under any circumstances. Facing him is the sharp-shooting Hunter Smith (8-1), whose nickname hints at his devastating accuracy on the feet. With both men desperate to prove they belong in the UFC, this bout will be a true test of Livingston's grappling and durability against Smith's elite precision striking.

Keys to Victory

Adam Livingston

  1. Rely on his Long Island MMA grappling pedigree to threaten submissions and control the pace if the fight hits the mat.
  2. Stay composed under the intense Apex lights; use his previous DWCS heartbreak as driving motivation rather than added pressure.
  3. Keep range with his long 6'2" lightweight frame, repeatedly popping a stiff jab to disrupt Smith's striking rhythm and obscure his vision.

Hunter Smith

  1. Live up to the 'Headshot' moniker by utilizing precise, sharp boxing combinations to consistently find the chin of Livingston.
  2. Use chopping calf kicks to break down Livingston's lead leg and limit his mobility in the large Apex cage.
  3. Force a frantic, high-output pace early to see if Livingston's short-notice readiness and cardio hold up under intense pressure.

Last 5 fights

Adam Livingston

  1. L Thomas Gantt Submission · R1 2:47 · 16 SEPT 2025
  2. W Hugo Oyarzun KO · R2 5:00 · 20 JUN 2025
  3. W Jake Hixenbaugh KO · R1 1:50 · 18 OCT 2024
  4. W Clint Patterson KO · R2 3:13 · 21 OCT 2023
  5. W Daniel Mahoney Decision · R3 5:00 · 16 JUN 2023

Hunter Smith

  1. W Elliot Hebert TKO · R1 1:16 · 7 MAR 2026
  2. W Aleko Saghliani TKO · R2 2:06 · 22 NOV 2025
  3. W Nico Echeverry Decision · R3 5:00 · 18 JUL 2025
  4. W Juan Chavana Decision · R3 5:00 · 23 NOV 2024
  5. L Elliot Hebert Submission · R2 0:56 · 22 JUN 2024

AI-generated This analysis was generated with AI and may contain errors.

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