Joanderson Brito submits Jordan Leavitt at UFC Vegas 118

Joanderson Brito submitted Jordan Leavitt in the first round of their featherweight bout at UFC Fight Night 278, held at Meta APEX in Las Vegas on June 6, 2026. Brito used a ninja choke to secure the victory with 41 seconds remaining in the round. Leavitt, known for his grappling skills, came out aggressively but was ultimately overpowered by Brito, who celebrated by removing his shorts and laying in the cage. The event also featured other matches including Jeisla Chaves winning by unanimous decision and Ketlen Souza achieving a knockout.

• 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 118 video: Joanderson Brito taps Jordan Leavitt, removes pants