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.

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.

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 19. 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 189. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

Leavitt faced Matt Sayles on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 199. 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.

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

Leavitt faced The Ultimate Fighter 31 Lightweight Tournament Winner Kurt Holobaugh on May 31, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 68. He won the fight via an anaconda choke submission in the first round. This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.

In his move to the featherweight division, Leavitt faced Yadier del Valle on February 21, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 267. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Leavitt was scheduled to face Joanderson Brito on May 16, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 276. However, for undisclosed reasons, the bout was moved to UFC Fight Night 278 on June 6, 2026. Leavitt lost the fight via a front 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.

Personal life Leavitt and his wife got married in 2019. Their daughter was born on November 16, 2023.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Three times) UFC.com Awards 2020: Ranked #8 Knockout of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Joanderson Brito Submission (ninja choke) UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Yadier del Valle Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez

Houston, Texas, United States Win

Kurt Holobaugh Technical Submission (anaconda choke) UFC on ESPN: Gamrot vs. Klein

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Chase Hooper Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Victor Martinez TKO (elbows and knees) UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Paddy Pimblett Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall

London, England Win

Trey Ogden Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Matt Sayles Submission (inverted triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Claudio Puelles Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Matt Wiman KO (slam) UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jose Flores Submission (arm-triangle choke) Dana White's Contender Series 27

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Leivon Lewis Submission (anaconda choke) LFA 85

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States Win

Izzy William Decision (unanimous) BCM Promotions: Fight Night 8

Mansfield, Ohio, United States Win

Johnny Walker Submission (heel hook) Gladiator Challenge: Holiday Beatings

Hemet, California, United States Win

Ray Ostrander Submission (arm-triangle choke) Final Fight Championship 36

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Lucas Neufeld Decision (unanimous) Tuff-N-Uff: Fight Night

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Tony Martinez Submission (Peruvian necktie) Gladiator Challenge: Fight Club

El Cajon, California, United States