“Monkey King” is dropping weight classes.
Leavitt announced the matchup via Instagram.
After 11 bouts at Lightweight, Leavitt (12-3) is returning to Featherweight for the first time in his UFC career. The 30-year-old competed just once in 2025, but made it count by running through Kurt Holobaugh in under two minutes, securing an anaconda choke submission (watch highlights).
“The Monkey King” currently sits at 5-3 inside the Octagon with four finishes and has alternated wins and losses over his last five appearances.
Leavitt represents the toughest test of Del Valle’s young career and will immediately challenge the Cuban’s grappling credentials.
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