Kurt Holobaugh vs Jordan Leavitt

Kurt Holobaugh and Jordan Leavitt are set to square off in this lightweight matchup. With each man looking to bounce back from a recent loss, this is a compelling fight that could turn into a technical battle—or end quickly if one catches an opening.

Core Stats Comparison

*** This analysis does not include stats from DWCS/TUF/Road to UFC

Striking Breakdown:

Jordan Leavitt holds the technical edge in striking with a 62% accuracy and a solid 57% striking defense, compared to Kurt Holobaugh’s 45% accuracy and 49% defense. However, Holobaugh makes up for it with sheer volume—he lands 4.73 significant strikes per minute (vs Leavitt’s 2.69) and absorbs 4.59, while Leavitt absorbs just 1.96.

So while Leavitt is more efficient, Holobaugh is much busier, which could sway judges in close rounds—especially early on. Holobaugh’s pace could make him a minute-winner by volume if Leavitt doesn’t find control time or meaningful damage.

Grappling Breakdown:

Neither man is dominant in traditional wrestling, but grappling is where Leavitt becomes dangerous. While Holobaugh owns better takedown accuracy (33%) and defense (38%), Leavitt attempts 2.07 takedowns per 15 minutes, and notably, he has attempted a takedown in every UFC fight.

Leavitt also holds a slight edge in submission danger, averaging 0.89 submission attempts per 15 minutes, just ahead of Holobaugh’s 0.78. Both have multiple wins and losses via submission, so grappling exchanges could be wild and high-risk on either side.

Summary:

The stats paint a picture of pace vs precision. Kurt Holobaugh's higher output (4.73 strikes/min) and aggression could win him minutes upon simply being active, while Jordan Leavitt offers superior efficiency (62% striking accuracy, 57% defense) and a consistent grappling threat (2.07 takedowns per 15 minutes) with solid submission skills.