Jordan Leavitt

Jordan Leavitt (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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Leavitt faced Matt Sayles on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus. 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.

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

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

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

Leavitt was scheduled to face Elves Brenner on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48. 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. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Professional grappling career
Leavitt competed against Ethan Crelinsten at Pit Submission Series 5 on May 30, 2024. He lost the match by decision.

Championships and accomplishments

 * Ultimate Fighting Championship
 * Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Matt Wiman and Victor Martinez