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UFC's Jordan Leavitt knocks opponent out cold in seconds with body slam

There are so many ways a UFC fight can end, like punches, kicks, elbows, knees, submissions and decisions, but rare is the day you see a bout end with a full-on, wrestling-style body slam.

UFC Vegas 16 supplied such an ending on Saturday, and the scene was even more wild than you’d expect. As well as frightening.

Jordan Leavitt lands body slam at UFC Vegas 16

A lightweight fight between Matt Wiman and Jordan Leavitt ended after less than 30 seconds in the first round. The ending began in odd fashion, with Leavitt grabbing Wiman around the torso and lifting him into the air.