"The Monkey King", Jordan Leavitt returns with an easy win after 18 months in the octagon, at UFC Vegas 107. He submitted Kurt Holobaugh in the first round with a slick anaconda choke, putting him to sleep.
The lightweight bout took place on Saturday, May 31, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Leavitt, known for his aggressive and unusual fighting style and grappling skills, wasted no time showing his strengths. From the opening bell, he pushed forward, looking for a takedown.
After a brief exchange on the feet, Leavitt dragged Holobaugh to the mat. He quickly locked in an anaconda choke, a tight submission that cuts off blood flow to the brain. Holobaugh tried to escape but failed. The referee stepped in at 1:29 minutes of Round 1 after Holobaugh went unconscious.
This was Leavitt’s second win in a row and a strong reminder of his submission skills. The 29-year-old now has a record of 12 wins and two losses. He is best known for his 2022 loss to Paddy Pimblett, but he has bounced back well since then.
Speaking after the fight, Leavitt said he was happy with the finish. “I knew he’d come out aggressive, so I waited for my moment,” he said. “Once I had the grip, I knew it was over.”
Holobaugh, a former "The Ultimate Fighter" finalist, dropped to 20 wins and eight losses. He had come into the fight with high hopes but had no answer to Leavitt’s ground game.
The win could open new doors for Leavitt in the UFC's stacked lightweight division.
UFC Vegas 107 featured several exciting finishes, but Leavitt’s submission stood out as one of the best. It also served as a reminder that he is still a dangerous fighter with the ability to end fights quickly.
With this aggressive performance, Leavitt may be eyeing a rematch with old rival Paddy Pimblett, whom he lost to in 2022, or a shot at a top-15 opponent next.
The lightweight bout took place on Saturday, May 31, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Leavitt, known for his aggressive and unusual fighting style and grappling skills, wasted no time showing his strengths. From the opening bell, he pushed forward, looking for a takedown.
After a brief exchange on the feet, Leavitt dragged Holobaugh to the mat. He quickly locked in an anaconda choke, a tight submission that cuts off blood flow to the brain. Holobaugh tried to escape but failed. The referee stepped in at 1:29 minutes of Round 1 after Holobaugh went unconscious.
This was Leavitt’s second win in a row and a strong reminder of his submission skills. The 29-year-old now has a record of 12 wins and two losses. He is best known for his 2022 loss to Paddy Pimblett, but he has bounced back well since then.
Speaking after the fight, Leavitt said he was happy with the finish. “I knew he’d come out aggressive, so I waited for my moment,” he said. “Once I had the grip, I knew it was over.”
Holobaugh, a former "The Ultimate Fighter" finalist, dropped to 20 wins and eight losses. He had come into the fight with high hopes but had no answer to Leavitt’s ground game.
The win could open new doors for Leavitt in the UFC's stacked lightweight division.
UFC Vegas 107 featured several exciting finishes, but Leavitt’s submission stood out as one of the best. It also served as a reminder that he is still a dangerous fighter with the ability to end fights quickly.
With this aggressive performance, Leavitt may be eyeing a rematch with old rival Paddy Pimblett, whom he lost to in 2022, or a shot at a top-15 opponent next.
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