Brito Defeats Leavitt by First-Round Ninja Choke at UFC Vegas 118

Joanderson Brito may have earned his biggest UFC win to date earlier tonight at UFC Vegas 118. The event was held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, and broadcast live on Paramount+ from inside UFC's Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Brito put a stop to veteran Jordan Leavitt with a crafty first-round ninja choke submission. The submission finish came despite Leavitt's grappling prowess and Octagon experience. Leavitt, recognized as a veteran with established grappling skills, was unable to prevent Brito from securing the crafty technique.

The ninja choke submission ended the bout in the first round at UFC Vegas 118. For Brito, the victory may represent his biggest UFC win to date in his career with the promotion. The event aired live on Paramount+ from inside UFC's Meta Apex venue located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 marked the date of UFC Vegas 118, where Brito faced veteran Jordan Leavitt. Despite Leavitt's grappling prowess and Octagon experience, Brito put a stop to his opponent with a crafty first-round ninja choke submission—potentially earning his biggest UFC win to date.