Jordan Leavitt (/ˈlɛvɪt/; born June 2, 1995) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
[4] 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.
[10] Leavitt faced Claudio Puelles in his sophomore performance on June 5, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs.
[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.
[15] However, Martinez withdrew from the event for unknown reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Trey Ogden.