Lightweight Contender Series vet Jordan Leavitt, sporting a 2-1 record inside the octagon ahead of UFC Vegas 51 on Saturday, welcomed promotional newcomer Trey Ogden at the event.
Ogden had built up a solid record on the regional scene, making the 32-year-old’s debut against Leavitt a very even match-up on paper.
That’s how it played out in reality as well. Both men opened up feeling out each other, trading kicks back and forth. Leavitt was a lot busier with his kicks but nothing significant was landing from either guy. Ogden did throw a kick but fell to his back and Leavitt jumped on top. Leavitt was content on riding out in the guard of Ogden to end the round. Ogden posted up and locked in a guillotine and it was tight. He rolled Leavitt to his back and Ogden but somehow Leavitt escaped.
That gilly was DEEP 👀
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In round two Leavitt started off throwing a leg kick to the lead leg. The leg of Ogden was red not checking the kicks at all. Leavitt tried for a takedown but Ogden escaped. Ogden would just walk through all the kicks of Leavitt and ended up pressing Leavitt against the cage. Leavitt still kept busy firing the leg kick. Ogden had success putting Leavitt against the cage but wasn’t throwing nearly enough.
Right away in the final round, Leavitt shot in for a takedown. Ogden sprawled and got on top but Leavitt got it right back to the feet. Ogden put Leavitt against the cage and would take Leavitt down. Leavitt rolled to his knees and got back to his feet. When they broke Leavitt landed two good punches. Ogden shot for a sloppy takedown and Leavitt got the top position. Ogden was busier off his back but Leavitt stayed in full guard for the remainder of the round.
The closeness of the fight was reflected by the scorecards, with Leavitt taking the split decision win.
Official Result: Jordan Leavitt def. Trey Ogden by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
