History of Jordan Leavitt in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 31, 2025

Jordan Leavitt is an American mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is known for his wrestling-based style and entertaining personality.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 2, 1995: Jordan Leavitt's Birth

On June 2, 1995, Jordan Leavitt was born. He is an American mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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August 2018: Majoring in Political Science

In August 2018, Jordan Leavitt was a political science major at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with aspirations of attending law school and pursuing a career in family law. He put these aspirations on hold to focus on his fighting career but hoped to return to law school afterward.

August 4, 2020: Dana White's Contender Series Win

On August 4, 2020, Jordan Leavitt participated in Dana White's Contender Series 27. He won the fight in the first round via arm-triangle choke and was awarded a UFC contract.

December 5, 2020: UFC Debut and Performance of the Night

On December 5, 2020, Jordan Leavitt made his UFC debut against Matt Wiman at UFC on ESPN: Hermansson vs. Vettori. He won the fight via slam knockout in the first round and earned the Performance of the Night award.

June 5, 2021: Loss Against Claudio Puelles

On June 5, 2021, Jordan Leavitt faced Claudio Puelles at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs. Sakai. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

December 18, 2021: Submission Victory via Inverted Triangle Choke

On December 18, 2021, Jordan Leavitt fought Matt Sayles at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus. He won the bout by submission in the second round using an inverted triangle choke, becoming only the third fighter in UFC history to achieve this.

April 16, 2022: Victory Against Trey Ogden

On April 16, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 34, Jordan Leavitt was initially scheduled to fight Victor Martinez, but Martinez withdrew and was replaced by Trey Ogden. Leavitt won the fight via split decision.

July 23, 2022: Loss Against Paddy Pimblett

On July 23, 2022, Jordan Leavitt faced Paddy Pimblett at UFC Fight Night 208. He lost the fight via rear-naked choke in the second round.

February 25, 2023: Victory and Performance of the Night Bonus

On February 25, 2023, Jordan Leavitt fought Victor Martinez at UFC Fight Night 220. He won the fight via technical knockout in the first round and received the Performance of the Night bonus.

July 1, 2023: Fight Withdrawal

On July 1, 2023, Jordan Leavitt was scheduled to face Elves Brenner at UFC on ESPN 48, but the fight was canceled due to Leavitt's withdrawal.

November 18, 2023: Loss Against Chase Hooper

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

May 30, 2024: Loss at Pit Submission Series 5

On May 30, 2024, Jordan Leavitt competed against Ethan Crelinsten at Pit Submission Series 5. He lost the match by decision.

February 1, 2025: Withdrawal from Fight Against Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady

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