Jordan Leavitt

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.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-02|title=Making their mark: Jordan Leavitt {{!}} MMA UK|url=http://mmauk.net/2020/12/02/making-their-mark-jordan-leavitt/|access-date=2021-12-18|language=en-GB}}

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.{{Cite web|date=2018-08-27|title=Tuff-N-Uff's Jordan Leavitt Discusses Balancing Budding MMA Career with College|url=https://mmasucka.com/2018/08/27/tuff-n-uffs-jordan-leavitt-discusses-balancing-budding-mma-career-with-college/|access-date=2021-12-18|website=MMA Sucka|language=en}}

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.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-20|title=Across The Pond Profile: Legacy Fighting Alliance fighter Jordan Leavitt {{!}} MMA UK|url=http://mmauk.net/2020/07/20/across-the-pond-profile-legacy-fighting-alliance-fighter-jordan-leavitt/|access-date=2021-12-18|language=en-GB}}

In his debut promotional appearance with Legacy Fighting Alliance at LFA 85, he submitted Levion Lewis via anaconda choke in the second round.{{Cite web |date=2020-07-18|title=LFA 85 Results: Vanessa Demopoulos Claims Title in Style|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/18/lfa-85-hughes-vs-demopoulos-results/|access-date=2021-12-18|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/8/4/21354162/contender-series-season-4-week-1-results|title=Jordan Leavitt, Uros Medic and Dustin Jacoby win contracts at Contender Series Season 4: Week 1|date=2020-08-04|website=MMA Fighting|access-date=2020-08-04}}

Leavitt made his UFC debut against Matt Wiman on December 5, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori.{{Cite web |author=Marcel Dorff |date=2020-11-19|title=Matt Wiman treft ongeslagen Jordan Leavitt tijdens UFC evenement op 5 december |website=MMA DNA |language=nl |url=https://mmadna.nl/matt-wiman-treft-ongeslagen-jordan-leavitt-tijdens-ufc-evenement-op-5-december/|access-date=2020-11-19}} He won the bout via slam knockout in round one.{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2020-12-05|title=UFC Vegas 16 Results: Matt Wiman Knocked Out by Jo rdan Leavitt Slam|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/12/05/ufc-vegas-16-results-matt-wiman-vs-jordan-leavitt/|access-date=2020-12-06|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}} This fight earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|author=Dan Hiergesell|date=2020-12-06|title=Official UFC Vegas 16 bonuses: Jordan Leavitt's KO slam leads $50K winners|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/12/6/22156034/official-ufc-vegas-16-bonus-winners-results-hermansson-vettori-espn-mma-leavitt-benitez-post-fight|access-date=2020-12-06|publisher=MMAmania.com}}

Leavitt faced Claudio Puelles in his sophomore performance on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai.{{Cite web |date=2021-04-01 |title=Hay 'Niño' para rato: Claudio Puelles renovó contrato con UFC y ya tiene fecha y rival para su próxima pelea |website=Depor |language=es |url=https://depor.com/full-deportes/contacto/ufc-claudio-puelles-renovo-contrato-con-la-empresa-por-cuatro-peleas-mas-y-enfrentara-a-jordan-leavitt-el-5-de-junio-noticia/ |access-date=2021-04-02}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Behunin|first=Alex|date=2021-06-05|title=UFC Vegas 28 Results: Claudio Puelles Takes Jordan Leavitt's 0 via Unanimous Decision|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/05/ufc-vegas-28-results-claudio-puelles-takes-jordan-leavitts-0-via-unanimous-decision/|access-date=2021-06-06|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Leavitt faced Matt Sayles on December 18, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus.{{Cite web |author=Marcel Dorff |date=2021-09-19 |title=Matt Sayles vs. Jordan Leavitt toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 18 december |website=MMA DNA|language=nl |url=https://mmadna.nl/matt-sayles-vs-jordan-leavitt-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-18-december/ |access-date=2021-09-20}} 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.{{Cite web|last=Evanoff|first=Josh|date=2021-12-18|title=UFC Vegas 45: Jordan Leavitt Submits Matt Sayles With An Inverted Triangle|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/12/18/ufc-vegas-45-jordan-leavitt-submits-matt-sayles-inverted-triangle/|access-date=2021-12-19|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US}}

Leavitt was scheduled to face Victor Martinez on April 16, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 34.{{Cite web|last=ATSteveDuncan|date=2022-02-19|title=Victor Martinez vs. Jordan Leavitt agregado a UFC Fight Night del 16 de abril|url=https://mma.uno/?p=190752|access-date=2022-02-19|website=MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español.|language=es}}{{dead link|date=March 2023}} However, Martinez withdrew from the event for unknown reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Trey Ogden.{{Cite web |last=Dorff |first=Marcel |date=March 28, 2022 |title=UFC Vegas 51 Ogden Makes UFC Debut Against Leavitt on April 16 |url=https://www.eurosport.nl/mixed-martial-arts/ufc/2022/ufc-vegas-51-ogden-maakt-ufc-debuut-tegen-leavitt-op-16-april_sto8863352/story.shtml |access-date=March 28, 2022 |website=Eurosprt}} Leavitt won the bout via split decision.{{Cite web |last=Bitter |first=Shawn |date=2022-04-16 |title=UFC Vegas 51: Jordan Leavitt Claims Split Decision Over Newcomer Trey Ogden |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/04/16/ufc-vegas-51-jordan-leavitt-vs-trey-ogden/ |access-date=2022-04-16 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Leavitt next faced Paddy Pimblett on July 23, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 208.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/05/ufc-london-paddy-pimblett-vs-jordan-leavitt-uk-england-liverpool-mma-fight-booking-announcement|title=Paddy Pimblett returns at UFC London vs. Jordan Leavitt|website=USA Today |date=2022-05-27|access-date=2022-05-27}} Leavitt lost the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-07-23 |title=UFC London: Paddy Pimblett First to Finish Jordan Leavitt, Locks Up Rear-Naked Choke |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/23/ufc-london-paddy-pimblett-vs-jordan-leavitt/ |access-date=2022-07-24 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Leavitt faced Victor Martinez on February 25, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 220.{{Cite web |last=Riggs |first=Drake |date=2022-11-10 |title=Jordan Leavitt draws Victor Martinez for late February showdown |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/11/10/23452312/jordan-leavitt-draws-victor-martinez-in-late-february-showdown-ufc |access-date=2022-11-11 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}} He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-02-25 |title=UFC Vegas 70: Jordan Leavitt Brutally Slumps Victor Martinez with Clinch Knees |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/02/25/ufc-vegas-70-jordan-leavitt-brutally-slumps-victor-martinez-with-clinch-knees/ |access-date=2023-02-26 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night bonus.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-fight-night-220-las-vegas-bonuses-tatiana-suarez-leavitt-brendan-allen-malott-peek-solecki|title=UFC Fight Night 220 bonuses: All finishers get $50,000 in Las Vegas|website=USA Today|author=Matt Erickson|date=26 February 2023|access-date=}}

Leavitt was scheduled to face Elves Brenner on July 1, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 48.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-05-05 |title=UFC: Jordan Leavitt Signs New Four-Fight Deal, Books Fight with Elves Brenner on July 1 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/05/05/ufc-jordan-leavitt-signs-new-four-fight-deal-books-fight-elves-brenner-july-1/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Desk |first=ITN News |date=2023-08-17 |title=Jordan Leavitt vs Chase Hooper Reported for UFC Vegas 82 Event |url=https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/jordan-leavitt-vs-chase-hooper-reported-ufc-vegas-82/ |access-date=2023-08-17 |website=www.itnwwe.com |language=en-US}} He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2023-11-19 |title=UFC Vegas 82: Chase Hooper Lands Slick Sub on Jordan Leavitt, Notches Second Straight Win |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/18/ufc-vegas-82-chase-hooper-lands-slick-sub-on-jordan-leavitt-notches-second-straight-win/ |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}

Leavitt was scheduled to face Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady on February 1, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 250.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/11/ufc-saudi-arabia-terrance-mckinney-vs-damir-hadzovic-lightweight-february|title=Terrance McKinney vs. Damir Hadzovic joins February's UFC Saudi Arabia card|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2024-11-29|access-date=2024-11-29}} However, Leavitt withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by Bolaji Oki.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-10 |title=Bolaji Oki replaces Jordan Leavitt at UFC Saudi Arabia vs. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2025/01/ufc-news-bolaji-oki-vs-abdul-kareem-al-selwady-jordan-leavitt |access-date=2025-01-10 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}

Leavitt faced The Ultimate Fighter 31 Lightweight Tournament Winner Kurt Holobaugh on May 31, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 68.{{Cite web|url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/kurt-holobaugh-vs-jordan-leavitt-154529544.html|title=Kurt Holobaugh vs. Jordan Leavitt joins UFC on ESPN 68 lineup|publisher=sports.yahoo.com|author=Farah Hannoun and Nolan King|date=2025-04-30|access-date=2025-04-30}} He won the fight via an anaconda choke submission in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2025/05/31/ufc-vegas-107-jordan-leavitt-impresses-in-return-chokes-out-kurt-holobaugh/|title=UFC Vegas 107: Jordan Leavitt Impresses in Return, Chokes Out Kurt Holobaugh|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Staff|date=2025-05-31|access-date=2025-05-31}} This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-vegas-107/ufc-vegas-107-bonus-report-ramiz-brahimaj-one-of-four-potn-winners/|title=UFC Vegas 107 Bonus Report: Ramiz Brahimaj one of four POTN winners|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Chris Taylor|date=2025-05-31|access-date=2025-05-31}}

Leavitt competed against Ethan Crelinsten at Pit Submission Series 5 on May 30, 2024.{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Phil |title=Full Lineup Announced For Pit Submission Series 5 |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/full-lineup-announced-for-pit-submission-series-5/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=23 May 2024 |access-date=23 May 2024}} He lost the match by decision.{{cite web |title=Elite Grapplers Dominate UFC Veterans In Pit Submission Series 5 Results |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/elite-grapplers-dominate-ufc-veterans-in-pit-submission-series-5-results/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=31 May 2024 |access-date=1 June 2024}}

• Ultimate Fighting Championship
• Performance of the Night (Three times) {{small|vs. Matt Wiman, Victor Martinez and Kurt Holobaugh}}
• UFC Honors Awards
• 2020: Fan's Choice Debut of the Year Nominee {{small|vs. Matt Wiman}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/honors/fans-choice|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200610211636/https://www.ufc.com/honors/fans-choice|url-status=dead|archive-date=2020-06-10|title=UFC Honors 2020 Fan's Choice Awards (have to copy data fast)|publisher=ufc.com|author=UFC Staff|date=2020-03-10|access-date=2025-01-13}}
• UFC.com Awards
• 2020: Ranked #8 Knockout of the Year {{small|vs. Matt Wiman}}{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/10-best-knockouts-2020|title=The 10 Best Knockouts of 2020|date=December 25, 2020|author=Thomas Gerbasi|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship}}

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|UFC on ESPN: Gamrot vs. Klein

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|Victor Martinez

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|UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen

|{{dts|2023|February|25}}

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|style="text-align:center"|2:27

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|UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall

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|UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2

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| Matt Sayles

|Submission (inverted triangle choke)

|UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus

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| style="text-align:center"|2:05

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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| Claudio Puelles

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|UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai

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| Matt Wiman

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|UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori

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|style="text-align:center"|0:22

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| {{yes2}}Win

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| Jose Flores

|Submission (arm-triangle choke)

|Dana White's Contender Series 27

|{{dts|2020|August|4}}

|style="text-align:center"|1

|style="text-align:center"|4:15

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

|style="text-align:center"| 6–0

|Leivon Lewis

|Submission (anaconda choke)

|LFA 85

|{{dts|2020|July|17}}

|style="text-align:center"|2

|style="text-align:center"|2:01

|Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

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|Izzy William

|Decision (unanimous)

|BCM Promotions: Fight Night 8

|{{dts|2020.02.22}}

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|Mansfield, Ohio, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

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| Johnny Walker

|Submission (heel hook)

|Gladiator Challenge: Holiday Beatings

|{{dts|2019.12.14}}

|style="text-align:center"|1

|style="text-align:center"|0:17

|Hemet, California, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

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| Ray Ostrander

| Submission (arm-triangle choke)

| Final Fight Championship 36

| {{dts|2019.05.09}}

| style="text-align:center"| 1

| style="text-align:center"| 1:30

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

| style="text-align:center"|2–0

| Lucas Neufeld

| Decision (unanimous)

|Tuff-N-Uff: Fight Night

|{{dts|2018.09.14}}

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| style="text-align:center"|5:00

|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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| {{yes2}}Win

| style="text-align:center"|1–0

| Tony Martinez

| Submission (Peruvian necktie)

|Gladiator Challenge: Fight Club

|{{dts|2017.10.07}}

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|El Cajon, California, United States

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