Jordan Leavitt vs Joanderson Brito Pick, 06/06/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 118 Odds
Jordan Leavitt vs Joanderson Brito
UFC Vegas 118
Meta APEX in Las Vegas
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Jordan Leavitt will face off with Joanderson Brito at UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The opener has Leavitt at +146 while Brito is priced at -171.
Jordan "The Monkey King" Leavitt looks to add a win to his record of 13-3-0. The 31-year-old steps on the scale at 145 lbs and stands in at 5'9". The southpaw fighter has an arm span of 71". Joanderson "Tubarao" Brito comes in at 5'8" and steps on the scale at 145 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage holding a record of 18-5-1. The 31-year-old reaches 72". When talking about significant strikes, Jordan Leavitt is landing 2.21 per minute and Joanderson Brito connects on 2.43 significant strikes per min. Leavitt lands 57% of the significant strikes he attempts while Brito is connecting on 51%. Concerning their defense in the Octagon, "The Monkey King" allows 1.59 significant strikes per minute and "Tubarao" takes 2.32. Leavitt also defends against 58% of the significant strikes that are thrown his way and Brito curbs 44% of the shots thrown his way.
| UFC Vegas 118 | Jordan Leavitt | Joanderson Brito |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | +146 | -171 |
| Record | 13-3-0 | 18-5-1 |
| Average Fight Time | 7:09 | 9:20 |
| Height | 5'9" | 5'8" |
| Weight | 145 lbs | 145 lbs |
| Reach | 71" | 72" |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 2.21 | 2.43 |
| Striking Accuracy | 57% | 51% |
Concerning takedowns, Jordan Leavitt is not as efficient of a wrestler as he takes his opponents to the canvas 3.15 times per 15 min. Leavitt is getting his opponent to the mat on 34% of his attempts and thwarting 30% of the takedowns his opponents attempt. Brito is finishing his takedowns on 67% of the takedowns he tries and is stuffing 47% of the tries against him. When it comes to going for the sub, Leavitt is the more able fighter by attempting 1.3 finishes per 3 rds while Brito goes for 1.1 finishes per 3 rounds.
Today’s Featured MMA Best Bet!
You can get this top rated play complimentary when you set up a free $60 account here at Doc’s Sports and use part of it towards his a one day MMA package. Join Now!
|
Get all of our UFC Expert Picks
The last time he stepped into the Octagon, Jordan Leavitt went up against Yadier del Valle and took home the victory via unanimous decision in round 3. Valle ended up landing 76 of 112 of the strikes he threw in total in this fight. Leavitt finished this fight landing 45 of 86 total strikes. When talking about significant strikes, Valle landed 13 of 42, which gave him a percentage of 30%. He ended up landing 4 of 26 significant strikes to the head. On the other side, Leavitt ended up landing 37% of his significant strikes by sticking 17 of 45. Out of those significant strikes, he was 7 of 18 to the head. 53% of the significant strikes connected on by Valle and 70% of them connected on by Leavitt were thrown at a distance.
In the last fight for Joanderson Brito, he faced off with Isaac Thomson and ended up getting the victory by way of unanimous decision in round 3. Thomson landed 66% of his significant strikes at distance while Brito connected on 57% of his significant strikes at distance. Brito ended up connecting on 57% of his significant strikes attempted by connecting on 33 of 57. He ended up landing 16 of 36 significant strikes to the head. Thomson ended up landing 21 of 47 significant strikes in that contest. Looking at the significant strike accuracy, he landed 14 of 33 aimed at the head. When discussing total strikes thrown, Thomson ended up landing 127 of 164 while Brito connected on 66 of 93 of all the strikes he attempted.
Other fights on the card to watch
An additional bout that shouldn't be missed is when Priscila Cachoeira faces off with Chelsea Chandler. Cachoeira holds a career mark of 13-8-0. The 37-year-old will fight at 135 lbs and measures in at 5'7". The orthodox fighter extends her reach 65". Chandler measures in at 5'8" and will fight at 135 lbs. The southpaw fighter comes into this fight with a mark of 6-4-0. The 35-year-old reaches 68". In the grappling category, Priscila Cachoeira is able to score a takedown 0.25 times per 15 minutes and Chelsea Chandler takes her opponents to the canvas 0.87 times per 3 rounds. When it comes to striking, Cachoeira tags his opponents 4.43 strikes per min and connecting on 44% of the strikes that she throws. On the other side we have Chelsea Chandler, who lands 45% of the strikes she attempts and is landing 3.55 per minute.
Another must see fight on the night is when Yuneisy Duben is set to square up in the Octagon with Jeisla Chaves. Chaves will be looking to add a win to her career total of 7-0-0. The 29-year-old will fight at 125 lbs and stands in at 5'6". The orthodox fighter reaches 68". Duben measures in at 5'4" and tips the scales at 125 lbs. The orthodox fighter will be looking to add a win to her career total of 6-1-0 (1 NC). The 29-year-old reaches 65". Concerning wrestling, Jeisla Chaves is able to thwart 75% of the takedowns her opponents go for and is getting her opponent to the mat on 15% of her tries. Duben is taking her opponents down on 15% of her tries and is able to curb 15% of the takedowns her opponents attempt. With reference to striking, Chaves takes 4.27 strikes/minute while she is dealing 5.67 strikes/min. Duben, in contrast, absorbs 10.75 strikes/minute and is dishing out 13.53 per minute.
Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?
Josh Schonwald's Pick: Take Jordan Leavitt (+146)
Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here
Get all of Today's Free UFC Picks
Get all of Today's Expert UFC Picks
Most Recent UFC Picks
- Ketlen Souza vs Ariane Carnelossi Pick, 06/06/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 118 Odds
- Priscila Cachoeira vs Chelsea Chandler Pick, 06/06/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 118 Odds
- Matt Schnell vs Alessandro Costa Pick, 06/06/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 118 Odds
- Marcus McGhee vs John Yannis Pick, 06/06/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 118 Odds
- Bryce Mitchell vs Santiago Luna Pick, 06/06/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 118 Odds
- Iwo Baraniewski vs Junior Tafa Pick, 06/06/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 118 Odds
- Brendan Allen vs Edmen Shahbazyan Pick, 06/06/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 118 Odds
- Jeisla Chaves vs Yuneisy Duben Pick, 06/06/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 118 Odds
- Bruno Silva vs Edgar Chairez Pick, 06/06/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 118 Odds
- Jordan Leavitt vs Joanderson Brito Pick, 06/06/2026 Predictions UFC Vegas 118 Odds