Jordan Leavitt vs Matt Sayles — Fight recap

Jordan Leavitt submitted Matt Sayles via submission in the second round at 2:05 on December 18, 2021. Despite being outstruck 13-to-9 in significant strikes, Leavitt controlled the pace with 2:48 of dominance time and converted three submission attempts to secure the finish.

Sayles landed the more accurate striking at 38% compared to Leavitt's 45%, but struggled to maintain momentum after securing his sole takedown attempt. Leavitt's grappling pressure and superior cage control ultimately proved decisive in a matchup where submission threat overwhelmed striking volume.

The victory reinforced Leavitt's submission-heavy approach in the lightweight division.