UFC Vegas 16: Jordan Leavitt Inflicts one of the most unusual knockouts in the history of UFC

Jordan Leavitt inflicted one of the most unusual knockouts in the history of UFC against Matt Wiman at UFC Vegas 16.

A knockout is not a unique maneuver but when one slams his opponent to closeout the match then those who witness can only wonder the rareness of the such occurrence. UFC Vegas 16 testified similar scenes.

At the event, a promising Lightweight prospect Jordan Leavitt made his professional debut in UFC and knocked his opponent unconscious after a brutal slam.

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The match could only last till 22 seconds of round-1 and ended after Wiman’s back head hit the ground hard.

That was a thud. RT @BSSportsbook: Jordan Leavitt (-450 ML) with a slam KO (+950 to win by KO) at #UFCVegas16 pic.twitter.com/aEKSPRso83

— PHSports LiveScores (@LiveScoresPH) December 6, 2020

There were concerns initially about the well-being of Wiman but the veteran MMA fighter regained consciousness and walked out on both feet.

In the post-match interview with Jon Anik, Leavitt also spared a thought for his fallen opponent but also weighed-in on the fact that this is an intense game.

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Jordan Leavitt Paid Respect To Mat Wiman’s Wife

Before the interview, Leavitt met with Wiman’s wife as well and seemingly apologized for the damage he had to inflict in order to get the victory over her husband.

True sportsmanship on display 🙏

After the fight, @JoJo_MonkeyKing paid his respects to Matt Wiman’s wife. #UFCVegas16 pic.twitter.com/XaQXjc2sFs

— UFC (@ufc) December 6, 2020

With this impressive win Leavitt is 8-0 in MMA and thus it can be asserted that the Monkey King has successfully outsourced a great first impression for the UFC audience, and now it would be intriguing to witness in which way his trajectory heads at the leading MMA promotion in the world.