Jordan Leavitt

Jordan Leavitt
Born (1995-06-02) June 2, 1995 (age 29)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Other namesThe Monkey King
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)[1]
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofLas Vegas, Nevada
TeamSyndicate MMA
RankPurple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins11
By knockout2
By submission6
By decision3
Losses3
By submission2
By decision1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Jordan Leavitt (/ˈlɛvɪt/; born June 2, 1995) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Leavitt's MMA journey began in high school as part of the wrestling team. Initially quitting during his first year, he stumbled across The Ultimate Fighter on TV and immediately fell in love with the sport, re-joining the wrestling team and competing for the next three years.[3]

As of August 2018, Leavitt majors in political science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and has dreams of law school and a career in family law. He postponed these dreams in favor of his fighting career, but with hopes to pursue law school once again after that.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Making his MMA debut at Gladiator Challenge Fight Club, Leavitt would win his first bout after submitting Tony Martinez via Peruvian Necktie in the second round. Leavitt would go on to defeat Lucas Neufeld at Tuff N' Nuff Fight Night via unanimous decision, Roy Ostrander at Final Fighting Championship 36 via arm-triangle choke, John Walker via heel hook in round one at Gladiator Challenge Holiday Beatings, and finally Isaiah William via unanimous decision at BCM Promotions Fight Night 8 to pick up his second decision win as a professional.[5]

In his debut promotional appearance with Legacy Fighting Alliance at LFA 85, he submitted Levion Lewis via anaconda choke in the second round.[6]

Leavitt was invited to Dana White's Contender Series 27 on August 4, 2020. He won the fight via arm-triangle choke in the first round and was subsequently awarded a UFC contract.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Leavitt made his UFC debut against Matt Wiman on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori.[8] He won the bout via slam knockout in round one.[9] This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.[10]

Leavitt faced Claudio Puelles in his sophomore performance on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai.[11] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[12]

Leavitt faced Matt Sayles on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus.[13] He won the bout via submission due to an inverted triangle choke in the second round, being only the third fighter in UFC history to do so.[14]

Leavitt was scheduled to face Victor Martinez on April 16, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 34.[15] However, Martinez withdrew from the event for unknown reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Trey Ogden.[16] Leavitt won the bout via split decision.[17]

Leavitt next faced Paddy Pimblett on July 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 208.[18] Leavitt lost the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round.[19]

Leavitt faced Victor Martinez on February 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 220.[20] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[21] This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.[22]

Leavitt was scheduled to face Elves Brenner on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48.[23] However, the fight did not happen when Leavitt withdrew from the bout.

Leavitt faced Chase Hooper on November 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 232.[24] He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[25]

Leavitt was scheduled to face Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady on February 1, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 250.[26] However, Leavitt withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Bolaji Oki.[27]

Professional grappling career

Leavitt competed against Ethan Crelinsten at Pit Submission Series 5 on May 30, 2024.[28] He lost the match by decision.[29]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
14 matches 11 wins 3 losses
By knockout 2 0
By submission 6 2
By decision 3 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 11–3 Chase Hooper Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig November 18, 2023 1 2:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 11–2 Victor Martinez TKO (elbows and knees) UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen February 25, 2023 1 2:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 10–2 Paddy Pimblett Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall July 23, 2022 2 2:46 London, England
Win 10–1 Trey Ogden Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 April 16, 2022 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 9–1 Matt Sayles Submission (inverted triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus December 18, 2021 2 2:05 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 8–1 Claudio Puelles Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai June 5, 2021 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–0 Matt Wiman KO (slam) UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori December 5, 2020 1 0:22 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 7–0 Jose Flores Submission (arm-triangle choke) Dana White's Contender Series 27 August 4, 2020 1 4:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6–0 Leivon Lewis Submission (anaconda choke) LFA 85 July 17, 2020 2 2:01 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Win 5–0 Izzy William Decision (unanimous) BCM Promotions: Fight Night 8 February 22, 2020 3 5:00 Mansfield, Ohio, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 4–0 Johnny Walker Submission (heel hook) Gladiator Challenge: Holiday Beatings December 14, 2019 1 0:17 Hemet, California, United States
Win 3–0 Ray Ostrander Submission (arm-triangle choke) Final Fight Championship 36 May 9, 2019 1 1:30 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 2–0 Lucas Neufeld Decision (unanimous) Tuff-N-Uff: Fight Night September 14, 2018 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 1–0 Tony Martinez Submission (Peruvian necktie) Gladiator Challenge: Fight Club October 7, 2017 2 2:43 El Cajon, California, United States Featherweight debut.

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See also

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